How Keith Haring Came to Pisa
An old mural and a new exhibit reunite Keith Haring and Pisa.
Museums and Exhibits
Italy and the Written Word: Places to Celebrate Writing History
From ancient Latin script to modern fonts, Italy has contributed greatly to the history of the written word. Visit these places to learn more.
Best Places in Italy for Modern and Contemporary Art
Put modern art on your Italian itinerary. Here are the best museums, galleries, and parks, for modern and contemporary art in Italy.
Anno Dantesco: Celebrating Dante in 2021
In 2021, Italy will commemorate the 700th anniversary of the passing of Dante Alighieri, known worldwide as the father of the Italian language.
Florence to Open First Museum Dedicated to the Italian Language
The city that gave birth to Dante will soon give birth to the first museum dedicated to the Italian language. Construction on the Museo della Lingua Italiana begins in 2021.
Mausoleum of Augustus to Reopen in Rome
One of the most important monuments of Ancient Rome, the Mausoleum of Augustus, will reopen to the public in 2021.
The Triumph of Death: Mysterious Plague Painting in Palermo
Throughout the long, lonely months of our modern pandemic, I’ve been thinking about a dark and mysterious painting in Palermo known as “The Triumph of Death.” Known in Italian as Il Trionfo della Morte, the painting hangs in Palazzo Abatellis, a regional gallery in the Kalsa quarter of the Sicilian capital. Measuring 6 m x…
Caravaggio Guide to Rome
There are few artists in history who inspire intrigue quite like Caravaggio. Here’s where to find his works in Rome.
What Will Italy’s Museums Look Like After the Lockdown?
After a two-month lockdown, Italy’s museums are set to reopen. The reopening will bring both challenges and opportunities.
Virtual Visits to Italy’s Museums and UNESCO Sites
Many Italian museums and galleries have made it easier to take virtual visits of their works of art and historical relics.
Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini
A close-up detail from Simone Martini’s “Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus.”
These Were the Most-Visited Museums in Italy in 2019
The latest list of the top 30 most-visited museums in Italy includes archeological parks, castles, and world-class galleries across 10 out of 20 regions.
Raphael: Where to See His Works in Italy
Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.
Bernini: The Baroque Artist Whose Designs Define Rome
Get to know the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Baroque artist whose works are some of the most famous pieces of art in Rome.
Femmina Accabadora: The Legend of Sardinia’s Lady of the Good Death
Learn more about Sardinia’s Femmina Accabadora, a witch-like figure who is also known as the Lady of the Good Death.
Leonardo da Vinci: Where to See His Works in Italy
Leonardo da Vinci created many paintings, sketches, and engineering projects in his lifetime. Here’s where to find them in Italy.
Sightseeing in Milan: 3 Places to Go Beyond the Duomo
The Duomo is magnificent. But do you know what else to do in Milan? Here are three ideas for first time visitors to Milan.
If You Love Rome, This May Be the Best Museum You’ve Never Visited
I’ve always meant to visit the Museo di Roma. But in a city like Rome, where so many more sites and monuments are vying for attention, it was easy to put off a visit until “next time.”