Blockbuster Raphael Exhibit
Blockbuster Raphael Exhibit Gets Extended Lease on Life Italy celebrates its geniuses in a big way...
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Rome is big on Baroque. Ornate, imposing masterpieces abound, from the marble-adorned, opulent...
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March is upon us and Spring is around the corner! This is the time one starts dreaming and planning...
Read moreCarmen's Corner: Christmas Music, Roman Style
Places look different from each other. But have you ever noticed differences from place to place in...
Read moreMantua: where noble patrons of the arts held sway for centuries
While a handful of cities dominate tourism in Italy — Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples and Venice are...
Read moreNew Year's in Italy is celebrated in a big way
In the Italian language, adding one” to the end of a word makes something bigger. So, if “cena”...
Read moreCarve out time to admire Canova in Rome
Cities in Italy often have their “signature” sculptures Michelangelo’s towering David, in the...
Read moreCarmen's Corner: Autumn in Italy
Autumn is nice almost anywhere. However, if you are accustomed to the chilly, even frosty nights...
Read moreCarmen's Corner: Outdoors in Rome
Since Italy is a long, svelte peninsula, it’s easy for residents to head directly east or west...
Read moreUrbino—Hilltop Heart of the Renaissance
Urbino, hilltop heart of the Renaissance that is home to Raphael and harmonious architecture How...
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