Architecture
by csabino |
From the 13th century to Italian unification in 1861 Naples was the seat of far-reaching kingdoms, whose territories included the regions of Southern Italy.…
by csabino |
Venice is filled with palazzi—most famously the Doge’s palace—flanking the city’s numerous canals.
While many of these palazzi are still in private hands, the…
by csabino |
Palaces built by Sicily’s nobles were meant to showcase their wealth and appreciation for the finest architectural styles and decorative arts of the day…
by Silvia Donati |
Emilia-Romagna offers a wealth of architectural masterpieces that may not be as famous as those found in other regions, but are no less beautiful or…
by Orna |
Vicenza is a small jewel of a city in the Veneto located half way between the cities of Verona and Venice; two spectacularly popular tourist destinations. The…
by Georgette Jupe |
In a city like Florence as jam-packed with cultural heritage as it is, it can be hard to choose between the myriad of activities that beckon to its Renaissance…
by Myra Robinson |
Visiting Rome, especially at the height of the tourist season, can be a frustrating experience. All the “must see” venues are besieged, and you have to fight…
by Silvia Donati |
We continue this month’s focus on Piedmont with a look at the top three Roman sites in the region.
With its north-western location, Piedmont was in a strategic…
by Myra Robinson |
There’s a programme about art and architecture on Rai 5 Italian TV called Passepartout, presented by the indomitable Phillipe Daverio. One evening the…
by rosemarie.scavo |
In 1562, Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoy, moved his capital across the Alps from Chambéry (present-day France) to Turin. It was during this time that Turin,…
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