I've been a tour guide in Italy for 17 years. My top recommendation is an incredible ancient port city that's way less crowded than Rome.
I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...
The world’s smallest nation has some astonishing sights
The world’s smallest nation has an outsized history as the seat of the Catholic Church, and an incredible collection of art ...
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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Drawings Make First U.S. Visit
During the four years he spent painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Michelangelo executed hundreds of preparatory drawings, ...
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Michelangelo’s Drawings for the Sistine Chapel Visit the U.S. for the First Time
Dozens of drawings Michelangelo made while planning the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel will go on view at the Muscarelle ...
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Vatican Library exhibition traces historic journeys during jubilee year
By AC Wimmer As pilgrims make their way to Rome during the 2025 Jubilee Year, the Vatican Apostolic Library announced a new ...
An ailing Pope Francis – and the vultures circling in the Vatican
Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a ...
Pope Francis stumbles while walking into Jubilee audience at the Vatican as his walking stick snaps
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis tripped while entering the Vatican auditorium for an audience Saturday after the handle of his walking stick snapped, but he avoided falling. The 88-year-old pope ...
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A fashion designer, Italian singer and Icelandic illustrator team up on Vatican exhibition
The Vatican’s Apostolic Library tapped Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, Italian singer Jovanotti and Icelandic ...
City break in Munich: Where to stay and what to see in Bavaria
If there’s one thing Munich is famous for it’s Oktoberfest. But if beer-swilling stag parties aren’t your thing, visit the ...
Rome is a surprisingly family-friendly city - here's what to do on a budget
Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city break – ...