The story of Saint Cecilia, from her conversion to where she is today, is one of the most touching in terms of her as an individual and...

The church of Santa Sabina is a wonderful surprise that perfectly embodies the flavor of Rome. The beautifully classical building...

The Central Market is the best place in Florence to grab a bite to eat. As the name suggests, it is located centrally and there is...

The Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence is the perfect example of Renaissance architecture. The interior was designed by Brunelleschi,...

Michelangelo called the doors to Florence's baptistery the Gates of Paradise. Over a quarter of a century in the making, the bronze...

If you are able and time permits, I strongly encourage you to take the opportunity to climb the steps to the top of the Cupola of the...

Orsanmichele leads my list of sights to see in your flash visit to Florence. If you were to look at the outside of the building, you...

Rome was lost. Citizens were dying. This was 1522 and not the black death of 1348, Nevertheless the cultural memory must have been...

In the middle of Padua there is a building that I find, well, mysterious! In other words, looking at this building, I can't tell you...

If sightseeing in Padua has worn you out, take the time to relax at the Prato delle Valle. The Italian word ”prato” means "meadow", and...

The abbey church of St. Giustina in Padua honors the young Christian woman, Giustina (Justine), stabbed in the chest with a sword during...

Every city needs a story - and Padua has a story that matches up with the greatest of them, tracing its founding to Antenor, a refugee...