What to see at the Royal Museums of Turin: a journey into the heart of the city

Wednesday July 26th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

If you want to get to know Turin, you cannot miss the Royal Museums of Turin, a treasure hidden in the heart of the ancient city. It is in fact a historical-artistic itinerary that offers the opportunity to take a journey through the centuries, with testimonies ranging from prehistoric to modern times. Imagine immersing yourself in opulent surroundings, surrounded by extraordinary works of art and surrounded by the beauty of royal gardens. That’s it, a visit to the Royal Museums of Turin means taking a plunge into art. It is a unique experience that captivates everyone.

Are you ready to discover the Royal Museums of Turin? Here’s what you absolutely must see!

What to see at the Royal Museums of Turin: a journey through history and art at the heart of the city

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella in Florence: works, history and curiosities

Saturday July 22nd, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

If you arrive in Florence by train, you cannot fail to notice, as soon as you leave the station, a large building. This is the back of the great complex of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, inside which ancient works and great masterpieces are preserved.

Visiting the Basilica is almost compulsory for those who want to see Florence and its masterpieces because, inside, you can breathe history and admire the art of the greatest Florentine artists.
In this post, I will tell you what you can see inside the Basilica and what curiosities you should know about Santa Maria Novella.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella in Florence: works, history and curiosities

The Caruso Museum at the Royal Palace of Naples

Friday July 21st, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

I am thrilled to present a new museum in Naples.
Following the opening to the public in 2021 of the Casa Museo Enrico Caruso, the Museo Caruso at the Palazzo Reale in Naples has now been created. This museum is the first nationwide dedicated to Enrico Caruso, one of the greatest tenors of all time and an outstanding example of Italian artistic genius.

The Museum dedicated to Caruso at the Royal Palace of Naples

Adornesdomein in Bruges: a journey through time between art and history

Friday July 21st, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Dear art lover, I am happy to take you on a discovery tour of extraordinary places and today I am especially happy to introduce you to the Adornesdomein in Bruges. A place that seems to belong to another era.

This time I sent our bookmirror_ Chiara Bressan to explore this place steeped in history and culture, who had already told us about the exhibition The art of Hipgnosis. I am happy to share with you his unforgettable experience, which I am sure will inspire your future travels.

Adornesdomein in Bruges: a journey through time between art and history

The Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence: a treasure to admire

Thursday July 20th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

This is a post for those who are visiting Florence for the first time, those who want to return and those who may only have one day to see the city. That’s right, because not everyone knows that behind the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, in the shadow of Brunelleschi’s grandiose dome, there is a real treasure to be discovered: the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence.

This is not a new museum but a centuries-old institution, rich in history and art. On the occasion of the new exhibition, which opened in 2015, I had the privilege of exploring this enchanting place and I want to share with you all the wonders I discovered. If you are passionate about art and culture, get ready to take an exciting journey through centuries of history and admire the most extraordinary works of art you have ever seen.