St. Peter’s Basilica
All the superlatives still don’t quite do justice to the vastness and grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica. The most important, and arguably most magnificent church in Catholic Christendom took 120 …
The Trevi Fountain in Rome
The story of the Trevi Fountain, one of Rome’s most famous fountains, starts with a young girl. According to legend, the source of Acqua Vergina aqueduct, which feeds the Trevi, …
6 Fascinating Facts About St. Mark’s Basilica
St. Mark’s Basilica is one of the most-visited sights in Venice, and a must-see on any traveler’s Italy itinerary! But with a history that stretches all the way back to the 9th century A.D., it’s also a church with a lot of interesting stories and legends behind it.
The Colosseum, an iconic symbol of Rome
There is no more enduring symbol of Rome than the Flavian Amphitheater, aka the Roman Colosseum. It was built by the Flavian Dynasty – Emperors Vespasian, Titus, and Domition – …
The Florence Cathedral: What to see, tips for visiting and more
The Florence Cathedral has been called “both the birthplace and proving ground of the Renaissance”. A building that combines extreme scientific innovation with sublime religious art could not help but …
What to see along the Grand Canal, Venice
In a city built on the sea, the most important street isn’t a street at all, it’s a Canal. The Grand Canal in Venice is the city’s main artery, a …
Visit the Colosseum Underground at Night
The only thing better than the Colosseum underground… is the Colosseum underground at night! That’s when the Colosseum and its hypogeum—the tunnels beneath the arena where gladiators and animals waited …
Rome Attractions: Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most beautiful piazzas, was not so much built as it was remodeled in the mid-17th century on the site of the old Stadium of Domitian, …
Rome attractions: The Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps, or Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, were designed and executed in an era when people still took a holistic view of city planning (and the Vatican still …
The 14 Italian Piazzas that Every Traveler Should See
Italian piazzas, or squares, are the beating hearts of every Italian town and city. They can be big or small, intimate or dramatic, humble, opulent, old, new and everything in between. …