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Discover Federico da Montefeltro’s Studiolo in Urbino: a Renaissance masterpiece of wooden intarsia, restored and returned to its original splendor.

Luca Signorelli’s frescoes in Orvieto Cathedral: a Technicolor blockbuster of chiseled abs and eternal damnation

Discover Giotto’s revolutionary fresco cycle in the Scrovegni Chapel of Padua — a masterpiece of early 14th-century art that marks the dawn of the Italian Renaissance. Plan your visit and explore its history, symbolism, and breathtaking colors.

The Ark of Saint Dominic in Bologna: the extraordinary masterpiece created over two centuries by the most extraordinary dream team of Italian sculpture.

The Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Niccolò dell'Arca: four penitent Magdalenes, a lifeless Messiah, a photobomber, and a mourner. Come and discover the marvel wrought by Niccolò dell'Arca.

A PDF list, complete with a map, of all the major artworks in Florence.

Eat like the locals in Bologna: All’Osteria Bottega: the unsurpassed, unrivaled, superlative temple of traditional Bolognese cuisine.

Review of Trattoria Le Antiche Carampane in Venice — a stronghold of authentic lagoon cuisine.

Review of the exhibition “Corpi Moderni” at the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice — a show rich in graphic and bibliographic treasures, from Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man to Michelangelo’s Libyan Sibyl, including rare incunabula and sixteenth-century printed books.

The Archiginnasio Palace in Bologna: from the historic seat of the world’s first university to a renowned center of learning and excellence as a library.

Experiencing the Angelus at St. Peter’s Square: A Journey Through Faith, Security, and Spectacle

The fresco: a quintessentially Italian artistic marvel, embodying the highest expression of technical virtuosity.

Pictures from the set of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in Favignana (Sicily)

*The Rape of Proserpina* by Gian Lorenzo Bernini at the Galleria Borghese in Rome; an unsurpassable marvel of Baroque sculpture.

Parlor Restaurant in Bologna, a reliable and well-established choice for a business lunch, a romantic dinner, or an aperitif.

Where to eat seafood in Bologna: Sabbia di Mare restaurant. Dry-aged fish and innovative seafood cuisine at competitive prices.

Procacci’s irresistible sandwiches. An unavoidable and costly stop in Florence.

Visit to the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, main artworks, building description, review

Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper: An Ephemeral Masterpiece That Survived Risks and Adversities

Michelangelo’s David: A Masterpiece of Technique and Innovation. Visiting Tips for the Accademia and Personal Reflections on the Experience