The gap-year tour offering the keys to Venice’s cultural riches
Like a modern Grand Tour, the John Hall Venice course promises to open (wealthy) young minds to Italy’s artistic treasures ...
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8 Video Game Locations Inspired by Real Places You Can Visit
A lot of them are made up, but just as many are real places—or inspired by real places—that you can visit today. ...
The stunning European city that is as beautiful as Florence but without the crowds
The heart of Siena is Piazza del Campo, which is a shell-shaped square and one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is home to ...
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‘Islamesque’: The Story Of The Forgotten Craftsmen Who Built Europe’s Religious Monuments
Researcher and author Diana Darke argues that the connections between Islamic and Christian cultures during the medieval period were much stronger than commonly believed. This cross-fertilization of ...
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Renaissance Art: From Medieval to Medici - European Painting & Humanism
The film "Recognition of Man" explores the Renaissance era, highlighting the revival of classical ideals and the emergence of ...
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A new National Gallery exhibition shines a light on Siena’s brief, but dazzling golden age
In the space of 100 years, Siena's artists redefined painting as an art form and laid the foundations for Renaissance.
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Portraits of Florence: musical reflections on a timeless city
Florence, with its timeless art, history, and culture, has inspired creators for centuries. For me, this inspiration ...