There are many things to take advantage of while spending time in Italy, the change in culture and cuisine allow for you to experience something different and authentic and the richest way. The restaurants and street shops here will have your mouth watering with all their local taste assortments. However,[…]
The name of this well-known dessert is actually Italian for ‘pick me up’ which is no doubt a reference to the coffee in here and the fact that this dessert is terribly tasty, meaning it can brighten anyone’s day at any given time. This Italian wonder is primarily made with[…]
The Raphael Rooms Colloquially known simply as the Stanze (which simply means room) this series of rooms that have become a reception area in one of the public areas of the Vatican; is plastered (quite literally) with images by the famous painter Raphael. Just like many of the rooms and[…]
When we talk about world fashion certain cities spring to mind, Paris, New York, London, and of course Milan. Milan is perfect to be classed as a fashion capital, it history, architecture, and culture all point to class. It is a place associated with gastronomy, fine art galleries and of[…]
St Peter’s Known as Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican, this enormous structure act as a focal point in Vatican City, drawing in the gaze and bodies of those nearby with its immense scale and of course its famously domed roof. Designed by key artists and architects of[…]
Vatican city is a unique place for so many reasons. Not simply because it is the smallest state in the world, governed and overseen by the leaders of Catholicism, meaning this area that is technically separate from the surrounding environment of Rome is an iconic marker for religion. Where else[…]
Greg Jager With a skill for creating fun and sharp shapes, the MACRO had Jager design one of the museums walls, which would serve as a place where other exhibits would be displayed. Eager to continue his aesthetic obsession with late 20th century style bold shapes, the squares, parallel lines[…]
Italy has, and needs, a successful transport network. It is a long country and relies on millions of tourists arriving in the country every year. However, many of the visitors who visit wish to see a variety of attractions up and down the country, so Italy has needed to provide[…]
Gonzalo Borondo Showing in November is Gonzalo Borondo’s NON PLUS ULTRA which will undoubtedly catch the eye of visitors as they enter the darkened room and view this wonderfully made piece. Constructed out of 52 glass plates, the double-sided panels show an image of an almost Christ-like pose. Each on[…]
Rome, the word itself may already be conjuring up the images of a time gone by, of large pale stone buildings and leaders in togas. This isn’t necessarily anyone’s fault and it isn’t even incorrect; indeed all these things did happen here and of course there is a great deal[…]