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Perseus with the Head of Medusa

A stunning bronze sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini located in the Loggia dei Lanzi. Tune in to listen to Andrew Graham-Dixon’s story about Medusa. Who was she? How did she become...

Uffizi: Birth of Venus

Botticelli’s Birth of Venus is inarguably one of the most beautiful and sensuous paintings in the world. Inspired by the classical myth of Venus, this painting will transport you to...

Leonardo da Vinci vs. Michelangelo

The two greatest artists of their time faced off in the Salone di Cinquecento, the Room of the Five Hundred, in the Palazzo Vecchio (Florence’s Town Hall). The contest took...

The rape of the Sabine women

This extraordinary marble group by Giambologna, a Flemish master born Jean de Boulogne, depicts a legend from the early days of Rome, when its men committed a mass abduction of...

San Gimignano: the Medieval New York City

Although San Gimignano is a small town tucked into the Tuscan countryside, it’s often earned comparisons to New York City. Why? Well, its many medieval towers can indeed be considered...

Ponte Vecchio

Step onto the historic Ponte Vecchio, a bridge that's a testament to time, triumph, and the transformative power of the Medici family. From Roman roots to medieval makeovers, walk the...

Lucca: City of Miracles

Lucca is a beautiful city, and it’s full of sights that will capture the imagination of its visitors. At the Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro, you’ll see its ancient origins up close...

The death of St. Francis

Painted by Giotto, this fresco at the Bardi Chapel in the church of Santa Croce, is a deeply moving image showing St. Francis laying on his death bed surrounded by...

Saturnia: Heaven at the Portals to Hell

Saturnia is a peaceful spa town that offers rest, relaxation, and repose for travelers weary after long hours of looking at Tuscany’s amazing art and architecture. This captivating town has...