Articles related to "Duomo"

The Duomo in Florence, Italy, is a paragon of Renaissance architecture. The history of the Duomo's architecture includes involvement by Da Vinci and Brunelleschi.

Churches throughout Italy provide a view into the history of religion, and its influence on art and architecture.

Romanesque, Baroque and Renaissance churches are each within a few steps of Piazza del Duomo, and all are must-see sights for travellers in Milan.

Follow a walking tour from below Piazza Duomo to the roof of Milan's cathedral, a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece whose history dates back to the early Christian Saints

If the line is too long at the Uffizi, there are other art museums in Florence that are also awe-inspiring, with no wait to get in. The best of these are described here.

The Virgin enthroned was a staple subject of religious art but had equally strong civic implications for Late Medieval Tuscan city states.

Most travelers know about the beautiful Amalfi Coast, but only recently has the region's major town become a thriving port of call for ships sailing around Italy.

Tour the must-see sights on foot in a two-hour itinerary from the Duomo and La Scala opera house through the fashionable shopping streets of the Quadrilatero della Moda.

Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.

An overview of the art and architecture of Florence, Italy. This town is home to the largest collection of Renaissance art and architecture in the world.

Whether it's Verona's arena by candlelight before the opera or St Mark's Square in high water, the travel highlights of northern Italy are more than just sightseeing.

When you look down from the hillsides above Florence the domes of Santa Maria del Fiore and Il Tempio Maggiore Israelitico stand out against the picturesque skyline.

Siena Cathedral, the monument to the city's identity, is a testimony to how religious and civic concepts blended in Tuscan art of fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.

Italy's Siena is a fascinating medieval city oozing with history and filled with traditional narrow streets to explore. Discover the history of the Palio and Contrades.

This energetic business hub is still tourist friendly: think splendid architecture, incomparable art, world-class opera, fabulous food, and shopping to-die-for.

Visit Orvieto's 13th-century Duomo, explore hundreds of underground caves and shop in the medieval streets for Umbria's traditional and beautiful ceramics.

Florence has much to recommend it including some of the finest renaissance architecture in the world. Pisa and its famous leaning tower is just a short train ride away.

Spoleto was a Roman colony and there are remains of Roman building and a well-preserved Roman theatre, one of Umbria's finest cathedrals and Medieval streets to explore.

Beat the tour buses to the best photo spot outside the famous tower in the Campo dei Miracoli, Tuscany, Italy - but beware of fake designer merchandise and rip-off cafes.

Florence is known as the Renaissance city and boasts some of the most famous sculptures, artwork, and architecture. The must-sees will still require some time to explore.

The famous Tower is Pisa's icon. Explore the Cathedral, historic Borgo Street and great Tuscan cuisine, plus ancient streets to explore. Check out the Botanical Garden

Florence is the best world destination for Renaissance art and architecture. Spring is a lovely time for a vacation here, and these top activities make it memorable trip.

Florence, Italy's history is steeped in rich art and architecture. While visiting, one place that is a must see is the Cupola of Church of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Brief review of four 4-star hotels in Florence, Italy. Luxury abounds for elite travel, and for art and architecture history buffs as well.

Como, set between mountains at the foot of Lake Como, combines a rich Roman and Medieval history with scenery, gardens, shopping and some of Lake Como's best restaurants.

The city centre is a brash, noisy, rundown and poor area. But it is full of wonderful art and interesting buildings and definitely rewards the inquisitive visitor.

Padua's historic center spans seven centuries of architecture and holds several must-see sights, including the University, Café Pedrocchi, the Duomo and Baptistery.

The best restaurants in Florence, Italy, run the gamut from formal and ornate, to informal and fun. Whatever your style, you are sure to enjoy a fine Italian meal.

The western side of Italy's largest lake drops sharply from the mountains that frame it; its must-see sights include the lake's most elegant towns and splendid villas.

When planning a trip to Italy, don't forget to explore Florence. Here is an index of Florence basics to help with your vacation travel plans.

Information on Barbarossa, Scylla and Charydbis, Bellini, The Godfather, Teatro Massimo, Archimedes, St Agata, Garibaldi, Aeolian islands and Doric temples in Italy.

These are not the secret little places - these are the must-see sights, the best of the best, the icons of Italian travel, from Venice to Turin and the lakes.

Taking children to Italy doesn't have to mean standing in line at theme parks or constant searching for "kiddy" amusements. Try these places the whole family will enjoy.

Tip - Pack comfortable walking shoes for your trip to Florence, Italy. If you're planning to stay in the city, other transportation options are few, and not often needed.

Stay in luxurious Florence, Italy - even on a budget. Here are tips from Suite's Luxury and Resort Travel writer.

Test your knowledge with this overview of select works of art from the 13th- through 15th-centuries and the museums where they currently reside.

Planning on a visit to Italy? Don't miss one of the great tourist attractions, Florence, and all that this charming city has to offer.

From church feast days to the religions of fashion, food and film, Italy's financial and business capital offers a full calendar of events and reasons to visit in winter.

If you're in Venice, take a side trip to nearby Padua, where artistic, culinary and religious treasures await

Planning a city break in Florence? Then why not spend a few nights in the city's newest five star hotel, the luxurious Four Seasons.

The best B&Bs, guesthouses and quality doubles, plus where travellers can find street-side snacks, cheap café food, pizza, seafood meals and traditional Sicilian dishes.

To see the substance behind the sights, enrolling in a language school is one of the best ways to experience the Florentine way of life in Dante's infamous home.

On a budget? Stretch those shrinking dollars in northern Italy by visiting free attractions and find everything from cutting-edge Italian design to dinosaur tracks.

Frescoes from the 14th century, paintings by Titian and Tiepolo and Venetian architecture compete with good restaurants and the United Colors of Benetton

Seasoned travelers to Italy are more likely to opt for a regional visit, like to Tuscany, rather than one that leaves them with only a taste of the great country.

For centuries, the city of Florence in Italy has been celebrating the Easter holiday with the traditional Scoppio del Carro festival, dating back from Medieval times.

See masterpieces by the world's greatest painters and sculptors, treasures of Renaissance and Medieval art and architecture, palaces, a castle and more - free.

The presepio, a life-sized crèche scene that retells the nativity story, is not found just in southern Italy. Towns between Verona and the Dolomites share this custom.

Throughout Italy, the holidays are observed with scenes of the first Christmas, but in some towns living people replace statues and the scene takes on a life of its own.

The ATMosfera moving restaurants take discerning diners on a sightseeing tour of Milan by night while serving gourmet food and fine wine in early 20th century tram cars.