Davanzati Palace Museum in Florence: what to see

Saturday December 10th, 2022 , Cities of Art, Museums

PALAZZO DAVANZATI MUSEUM: WHAT TO SEE

Seven centuries of history, 2000 square metres of floor space, 450 works (plus some 2000 lace works) spread over three floors. These are the numbers of the Palazzo Davanzati museum, which is an integral part of the Bargello Museums group.

It is one of the oldest and best preserved medieval buildings in the city of Florence. It is a place full of charm and allows visitors to immerse themselves in the ambience of an ancient Florentine residence.

Davanzati Palace Museum

Visit the Mauritshuis: a small jewel of Dutch art

Wednesday November 16th, 2022 , Cities of Art, Museums

MAURITSHUIS: SMALL JEWEL OF DUTCH ART

If you are in the Netherlands and have the chance to pass through Den Haag (The Hague), you cannot miss the artistic gem this city has in store for you.
The Mauritshuis Museum is a small art gallery that houses the major works of the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century.

From Rembrandt’s works to Vermeer’s famous still lifes, for which the Dutch were so admired, in this treasure trove of beauty you will find paintings to suit all tastes in an equally impressive location.
The Mauritshuis in fact owes its name to Johan Maurits, the first occupant of the residence and Count of Nassau-Siegen, who had the building constructed between 1633 and 1644.
You will thus find yourself strolling through the rooms of the museum admiring not only the wonderful paintings, but also the palace itself.

Chiara Bressan visited the Mauritshuis for The ART post Blog this fascinating museum and here she proposes some of the must-see works.

The works of the Fortuny Museum, an artist’s home

Thursday October 27th, 2022 , Cities of Art, Museums

Fortuny Venezia @Fotografie di Massimo Listri

THE WORKS OF THE FORTUNY MUSEUM, THE HOME OF A BRILLIANT ARTIST

What are the works in the Fortuny Museum and why should you visit this Venetian museum at least once in your life?
The gothic Venetian palace that was the home but also the workshop of Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (Granada 1871, Venice 1949) and his wife Henriette Nigrin, was one of the focal points of intellectuals in the early 20th century.

In cosmopolitan and industrious Venice, it was almost a must for the refined elite of the time to visit Mariano Fortuny and his wife, and it is now important to visit these rooms to discover the importance of his creative work in the culture of the early 20th century.

The works of the Fortuny Museum

The must-see works of the Rodin Museum in Paris

Sunday October 9th, 2022 , Cities of Art, Museums

THE MUST-SEE WORKS OF THE RODIN MUSEUM IN PARIS

The works of the Rodin Museum are housed in a building, located in the heart of Paris, which was Rodin’s home during the last years of his life.
Not always those who visit Paris for the first time think of going to see the Rodin Museum, but it is certainly an important stop to make because Rodin was the most important sculptor of the late 19th century and the forerunner of contemporary sculpture.

Works from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

The three unmissable cities of art to visit in Le Marche

Monday September 26th, 2022 , Cities of Art

THE THREE UNMISSABLE CITIES OF ART TO VISIT IN THE MARCHE REGION

The Marche region has for years been a favourite destination for Italian tourists to spend their summer holidays. With its enormous tourist offer linked to the world of summer tourism, consisting of holiday villages, campsites and bathing establishments, this region ranks at the top of Italian tourism.

One of the most popular places is the Riviera del Conero, with its characteristic white beaches and crystal-clear waters, but it is only fair to mention that this region is also one of the major exponents under the artistic and cultural aspect in Italy and the world.

In this article we will discover together three symbols of Marche and Italian art and culture that you absolutely cannot miss during your next holiday and that are also worth visiting outside the classic summer period.

Three cities of art to visit in Le Marche