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7 things to know to plan your visit to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most famous museums in the world, and with over 1.5 million visitors each year, it is the most visited museum in Italy. Continue reading
Vatican Museums special openings 2016: free admissions and night openings.
Vatican Museums, included the Sistine Chapel, are usually open from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm (exit from rooms half an hour before closing time). Ticket office is open from 9 am to 4 pm. Continue reading
May 16th – European Night of Museums 2015 in Italy
On May 16th several museums and archeological sites all over Europe are open from 8 pm until midnight.
UNESCO is proud to support the European Night of Museums for the 7th consecutive year, and give its high patronage to this event. Continue reading
April 21st: Rome Birthday – Natale di Roma.
On April 21st Rome celebrates its Birthday, or “Natale di Roma”, also known as Dies Romana, commemorating the day when Romulus founded the Eternal City, in 753 BC, drawing the sacred line on the ground of the Palatine Hill. Continue reading
Spring feast days in Rome: Easter, April 21st, April 25th, May 1st, June 29th – What is open and when.
During Spring many feast days are observed in Italy. On these days schools, offices and banks are closed, and in many of them you will find restaurants, shops, and some Museums and Archeological sites closed too. The best thing to do is to check in advance if the place you want to see, or the restaurant you want to try, is open on the day you need. Continue reading
Pope Francis’ schedule for Christmas season 2014
One of the best things to do in Rome during Christmas season is to see the Pope. But how and when you can set up such a thrilling encounter? Here you can find all the details. Continue reading
National day of Archaeology, artistic heritage and restoration: free initiatives all over Italy on December 7th
On December 7th, Italy will celebrate the National day of archaeology, artistic heritage and restoration, an event organized by the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (Ministero dei beni e delle attività culturali e del turismo – MiBACT), to pay homage to the immense and inestimable historical, artistic and archaeological Italian heritage. Continue reading
Vatican Museums special openings 2015: free admissions and night openings.
Vatican Museums, included the Sistine Chapel, are normally open from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm. The ticket office is open from 9 am to 4 pm. Continue reading
What to see in Florence: top 10 tourist attractions.
Considered the “cradle of the Renaissance”, in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Florence is noted for its culture, art, architecture and monuments, it contains numerous wonderful churches, squares, museums and art galleries, elegant buildings and shops, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture, politics and fashion. Due to Florence’s artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Continue reading
