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Palazzo Altemps Tours
Palazzo Altemps Tours Featuring Greek and Roman antiquities that once belonged to Rome’s nobility, the Palazzo Altemps offers a glimpse into the past — as well as into Rome’s Renaissance. The collection contains many marble statues in addition to frescoes, mosaics, and intricately decorated ceilin
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Palazzi dei Rolli
Palazzi dei Rolli Its often said that all of Genoas historic center is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but in truth the designation is more specific. It includes the citys “Strade Nuove,” or new streets, and the system of “Palazzi dei Rolli.” The collection is made up of 42 palaces, al
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Palatine Chapel (Capella Palatina)
Palatine Chapel (Capella Palatina) The Palatine Chapel was once the private royal chapel of the Sicilian kings, located inside their royal palace. Today, it is an absolute must-see attraction for any visitor to Palermo who likes Byzantine mosaics.The original royal chapel inside the Palazzo Reale
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Orvieto Duomo
Orvieto Duomo One of the main attractions in the hilltop town of Orvieto is the its cathedral, or Duomo. Construction began in 1290, but the cathedral wasnt complete until more than 300 years later, and today, the often-photographed facade is covered in artwork, from gold mosaics to multi-colored
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Opera Metropolitana Museum (Museo dell’Opera Metropolitana)
Opera Metropolitana Museum (Museo dell’Opera Metropolitana) Also known as the Duomo Museum, the building was intended to be part of the Nuovo Duomo, the expansion of Siena’s cathedral to become the largest in Italy in the 14th century. However, the plague of 1348 put a stop to such grand plans and
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Opera Dei Pupi (Rod-Marionette Theatre)
Opera Dei Pupi (Rod-Marionette Theatre) One of the cultural traditions of Sicily is a type of puppet show in which marionettes are used to enact legendary tales of knights, pirates, and saints. This type of puppet show - or “Opera dei Pupi” - was even added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural
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Neapolis Archaeological Park
Neapolis Archaeological Park Just outside Syracuses city center lies the Neapolis Archaeological Park, where the bulk of the citys ancient Greek and Roman structures can be seen.The buildings inside the archaeological park date from the 5th century B.C.E., and include a stunning amphitheater calle
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National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme Tours
National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme Tours The National Roman Museum has four locations in Rome, Italy, and one of them is housed in the 19th century Palazzo Massimo alle Terme near Termini train station. It contains one of the worlds most important collections of Classical art. The
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National Gallery of Bologna
National Gallery of Bologna The artworks of painters from the Emilia region are highlighted at Bologna’s pinacoteca, or picture gallery, focusing on the Early Renaissance to Baroque periods.The source of the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna’s fine collection came initially from the artworks looted
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National Cinema Museum (Museo Nazionale del Cinema)
National Cinema Museum (Museo Nazionale del Cinema) Turins iconic Mole Antonelliana building is more than just its most recognizable landmark—its also home to one of the citys top museums.Italys National Cinema Museum was founded in 1953 with a private collection of film memorabilia. In 2000, the
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National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale)
National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale) If you go to one archeological museum in the world, make it this one in Naples. They have incredible finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, lots of classical sculpture and a treasure trove in the Gabinetto Segreto (Secret Chamber)!The muse
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Museo Cappella Sansevero
Museo Cappella Sansevero Located on the vibrant street of Spaccanapoli, which cuts through the heart of Naples’ centro storico, the ethereal Cappella Sansevero had its origins in the tail end of the 16th century, when it was the mausoleum of the patrician Di Sangro dynasty. The name translates int
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Murgia National Park (Parco della Murgia Materana)
Murgia National Park (Parco della Murgia Materana) The Murgia National Park is one of 24 national parks in Italy, located in the Puglia region with both natural and archaeological points of interest. The park covers more than 260 square miles of land in central Puglia, a little over 30 miles west
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Mt Terminio
Mt Terminio Monte Terminio is located near Avellino, in the small town of Serino. One of the taller peaks of the Picentini Mountains, it’s a popular place for outdoor enthusiasts and families to spend a morning or afternoon.Hiking is popular activity, and there are numerous well-marked trails to c
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Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale)
Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale) Some cemeteries are like small cities, such as the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Its the second-largest cemetery in Milan, and its paths are adorned with a fantastic array of sculptural tombs.Milans Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale in Italian) wa
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Monreale
Monreale Overlooking the Golden Valley (Conca d’Oro) on top of Mons Regalis, the medieval village of Monreale earns a spot on the travel map for its magnificent mosaic-filled cathedral, built by William II and completed in 1184. The grand Duomo, considered to be one of the best examples of Norman
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Monastero dei Benedettini
Monastero dei Benedettini Not only one of Catania’s most prized buildings, but also one of Europe’s largest Benedictine Monasteries and a UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s little surprise that the Monastero dei Benedettini, otherwise known as the Monastery of San Nicolò l’Arena, is among the city’s
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Mergellina
Mergellina The historic center of Naples tumbles so effortlessly downhill toward the sea that you might not know the seafront area actually has a different name all its own—Mergellina.Mergellina actually used to be a separate town, but when Naples grew it was eventually subsumed by the expanding m
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Matera
Matera Deep in isolated Basilicata, right on the toe of Italy and accordingly well off the tourist trail, Matera exists today in two halves, with the modern upper district coexisting with the UNESCO World Heritage-listed lower half of town. The latter forms a haunting district known for its sassi,
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Marsala
Marsala You might be familiar with the name “Marsala” because of the famous fortified wine that originates in the city - and in fact, one of Marsala’s nicknames is the “Città del Vino,” or city of wine. It would be a shame to get to this city on the western coast of Sicily and not try its namesake
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