Archive for Category: In the museum

Unprecedented, accessible and spectacular, the Corridoio Vasariano reopened to the public in late 2024 after an eight-year restoration that now allows visitors to walk the entire length of this historic passageway: 750 covered metres linking the former Medici residence of Palazzo Pitti with the seat of government, Palazzo Vecchio.
The brainchild of Giorgio Vasari, the “passetto fiorentino”—as it was known at the time of its construction—offers visitors a truly unique experience. Here’s what to expect.

To those unfamiliar with Florence, the name may not ring a bell. Yet the Martelli were a powerful noble family well known in the city

Located in the monumental complex of the Dominican convent, the Museo di San Marco houses the largest collection of works by Beato Angelico, who lived and worked here for many years.
But that’s just one reason to visit.
Inside, you’ll also find masterpieces by Fra Bartolomeo, Paolo Uccello, and Domenico Ghirlandaio, among others. Meanwhile, the building itself – designed by Michelozzo – epitomizes the formal and spatial harmony typical of early Renaissance architecture. A treasure trove awaits. Here’s what to see at the Museo di San Marco in Florence

If, while strolling through the narrow streets of Florence’s historic center, you’ve ever wondered what it was like to live during the time of the guelfi and ghibellini or the Renaissance, then you must not miss a visit to Palazzo Davanzati on the ancient Via di Porta Rossa. This authentic 14th century residence, which has remained almost intact, still preserves traces of the families that inhabited it over the centuries and houses an exceptional Museo d’arte e artigianato. Let’s discover it together.

Palazzo Pitti is not just the largest of the Florentine palaces; it is also one of the city’s most stimulating locations. Housing five museums spread across its three floors, it boasts artistic treasures and ancient artifacts of diverse origins and priceless value. Through its numerous collections, visitors can trace the key stages of art and culture history, from the Renaissance to the contemporary era: here’s what to see at Palazzo Pitti and the artworks you shouldn’t miss.

Nestled a short distance from the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano and from Stazione Termini, in Rome, stands the Samoggia building, formerly the caserma Principe di Piemonte. It houses one of the capital’s most important museums: the Museo Nazionale degli Strumenti Musicali, which boasts a remarkable collection of ancient and contemporary instruments of all types from around the world.

The magnificent Giardino di Boboli in Florence extends behind the Palazzo Pitti and is a true open-air museum where architecture and nature intertwine. Born as a park of the Medici’s 16th century regal estate, it still hosts sculptures, grottoes, and monumental fountains.

Let’s retrace together the main works of the Giardino di Boboli among tree-lined avenues, citrus trees, flowers, and fragrant hedges.

Famous worldwide for being the home of the David by Michelangelo, an absolute masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, few know that the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence was originally created to house the paintings of the great Florentine masters.
In this article, we will guide you through the works that, along with the sculpture by Buonarroti, you simply must see: here is what to view at the Galleria dell’Accademia.

The realm of design and architecture boasts names like Gae Aulenti, Paola Navone, Zaha Hadid, and Patricia Urquiola, highlighting that women have always been integral to design.
Let us recognize five such women. Five laureates of the Compasso d’Oro for their outstanding merits and individual projects that underline the role of women in the evolution of Italian industrial design.

Palazzo Spada is characterised by its architecture that blends Renaissance and Roman Baroque and today houses the Council of State.
The Spada Gallery, which became a state museum in 1927, exhibits an extensive collection of Baroque art and artefacts collected by the Spada family over the centuries.
This historic building offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the patrician atmosphere of the 17th century and admire artistic masterpieces in the heart of Rome.