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 …
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.
Like the Frescoes of the Sistine Chapel? Then You’ll Love These
There’s nothing like Michelangelo’s world-famous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. But as special as the Sistine Chapel is, it isn’t the only architectural space in Italy where you can find …
Virtual 360 Tour: Basilica di Santa Croce, Florence
Get a 360 degree view of the exceptional church of Santa Croce in Florence, on this immersive virtual experience.
The 10 Best Things To Do in Vatican City
At just 44 hectares, Vatican City is officially the smallest sovereign state in the world. But don’t let that fool you. It might only have a population of 1,000 within its …
Fact vs Fiction: The Story Behind the Two Popes
The resignation of Pope Benedict from the Papal office in 2013 didn’t just make headlines, it made history. For the first time in over 600 years two popes were alive at the same time. For the first time since 1294 a pope had resigned of his own will. And for the first time ever the Vatican became home to two popes.
Vatican on Screen: Behind the Scenes of The Two Popes
One of the most important aspects about a film is the scenery, and as filming locations go there are few places that could be more impressive than those featured in Netflix’s The Two Popes.
The Walks Guide to Mantua
Mantua is a tiny medieval city that punches way above its weight in history, architectural splendor, and delicious cuisine. Considered one of the main artistic and cultural hubs in Northern …
Inside Assisi, Italy – Umbria’s Jaw Dropping World Heritage Town
Pilgrims have been coming to Assisi, Italy since the 13th century to venerate St. Francis, who was born and buried here, but you don’t have to be religious to enjoy …