What to see in Prato: museums, exhibitions and places you should visit

Thursday January 11th, 2024 , Cities of Art

TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND I WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO SEE

Museums Churches Places of interest Events and Exhibitions How to get around

Have you ever wondered what Tuscan city contains a heritage of art, history and gastronomy still little explored by mass tourism? With this post, I invite you to discover what to see in Prato, a pearl nestled in the hills of Tuscany, where fine fabrics mingle with ancient flavours.

On this page you will find all the suggestions for exploring every corner of the Tuscan city. Here you will find a collection of the museums in Prato that I consider unmissable; some of the most evocative palaces to visit; churches and places of interest that you absolutely must see and also photograph.

Discovering the Ancient Kitchens of the Castle of Miramare in Trieste

Wednesday January 10th, 2024 , Cities of Art, Museums

What secrets are hidden in the service rooms of a castle, and above all what do the Ancient Kitchens of Miramare Castle in Trieste have to reveal?
In the heart of Trieste, the Castle of Miramare has finally reopened the doors of its kitchens, revealing the secrets of a history also made up of scents and flavours.

In this post I take you on a tour of a new wing of the Miramare Castle accessible to the public, a place where you can discover what was prepared in these kitchens and what dishes Maximilian of Habsburg and Charlotte of Belgium liked to enjoy with their guests. A new stage of the visit to the Miramare Castle in Trieste.

The Ancient Kitchens of the Castle of Miramare in Trieste

Treasure of San Gennaro: how to get tickets?

Tuesday January 9th, 2024 , Museum Tickets

Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro

Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro

Centuries and centuries of devotion to the patron saint of the Neapolitan city, San Gennaro, have led to the creation of a veritable treasure trove, housed in the museum of the same name, which has been open to the public since 2003. To visit the Treasure of San Gennaro, tickets can be purchased conveniently online while planning your trip to Naples. Among the city’s various monuments, you cannot miss a visit to the Duomo, whose Royal Chapel is dedicated to San Gennaro and represents the Neapolitans’ strong bond with their patron saint. And to see an alternative version of the city, the underground Naples route gives a glimpse of what once existed on the streets of the historic centre.

Tickets for the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

The Visitation by Pontormo: description and curiosities

Monday January 8th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Pontormo’s The Visitation is a masterpiece that has captured the imagination of generations of art lovers over the centuries. In this post, we will delve into this fascinating work, exploring its creation, its significance and its lasting impact on art history.

The Visitation by Pontormo: description and curiosities

De Stijl: what it is and why it is associated with Neoplasticism

Friday January 5th, 2024 , Schools & Periods

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the minimalist and abstract essence of certain works of art? Let me introduce you to the magical world of Neoplasticism and the profound meaning of De Stijl.