Archive for Category: In the museum

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.

From its origins as a tomb to its incarnations as a castle, prison, papal residence, and now a museum, the Mausoleum of Adriano’s history is as varied as it is rich.
Situated along the right bank of the Tevere River, just steps away from the Vaticano, Castel Sant’Angelo is an essential visit for tourists and art lovers globally.
This guide offers a succinct journey through the pivotal chapters in its history, from inception to modern times, allowing us to fully honor its historic and artistic significance.

Today, the Museo del Bargello holds one of the world’s most significant collections of sculpture and decorative arts, a result of merging the Medici collection with private donations from convents and other museums, including the Uffizi.
Touring all 16 rooms takes about 2 hours: in this guide, we’ve highlighted some of the masterpieces that have marked the history of Florence – and beyond – that we recommend you don’t miss.

The Uffizi is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Florence, particularly for stays of two days or more.
For first-time visitors, we’ve curated a list of 10 essential works that are the highlights of the Uffizi.