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Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second,Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second
florence • uffizi • accademia • rome • italy
Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second,Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second
florence • uffizi • accademia • rome • italy
The Two Top Museums in Florence
Florence is home to two of the world's most famous museums, the Accademia and the Uffizi. Both are very popular; I recommend booking tickets when you plan your vacation.
two tops best very most popular famous favorites r • galleria dell accademia degli uffizi • recommend reserves orders booking books completes • michelangelo michealangelos buonarroti david maste • tourists strolls halls lines
Florence is home to two of the world's most famous museums, the Accademia and the Uffizi. Both are very popular; I recommend booking tickets when you plan your vacation.
two tops best very most popular famous favorites r • galleria dell accademia degli uffizi • recommend reserves orders booking books completes • michelangelo michealangelos buonarroti david maste • tourists strolls halls lines
18th-Century European Portraitists
Which 18th-century European artist suddenly went blind, created coronation portraits of Queen Charlotte, or painted famous beauty Emma Hamilton in historical poses?
rosalba carriera • allan ramsay • george romney • queen charlotte • emma hamilton
Which 18th-century European artist suddenly went blind, created coronation portraits of Queen Charlotte, or painted famous beauty Emma Hamilton in historical poses?
rosalba carriera • allan ramsay • george romney • queen charlotte • emma hamilton
Find Tuscan Treasures in Florence and Beyond
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.
italy • tuscany • florence • siena • cortona
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.
italy • tuscany • florence • siena • cortona
Italy – Visit Florence, the Rennaisance City
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.
italy • florence • pisa • leaning tower of pisa • tuscany
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.
italy • florence • pisa • leaning tower of pisa • tuscany
Learn Little-Known Art Facts
Which painting - from 1280, 1503, or 1517 - was carried through Florence, was stolen by an Italian nationalist, or was the first obtained by the National Gallery, London?
13th-century artist • cimabue • sebastiano del piombo • leonardo da vinci • renaissance artist
Which painting - from 1280, 1503, or 1517 - was carried through Florence, was stolen by an Italian nationalist, or was the first obtained by the National Gallery, London?
13th-century artist • cimabue • sebastiano del piombo • leonardo da vinci • renaissance artist
Spring Vacation in Florence, Italy
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.
spring vacation florence italy • best museums restaurants renaissance art • history luxury travel • recommended activities tourists trips • historic piazzas parks
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.
spring vacation florence italy • best museums restaurants renaissance art • history luxury travel • recommended activities tourists trips • historic piazzas parks
Top Tourist Sites in Florence
The Uffizi gallery, Piazza della Signoria, Michaelangelo's David , Botticelli's Venus, the Famous Duomo - all these make Florence a must-see for visitors to Italy.
tourist sites in florence • boboli gardens • italian art • piazza della signoria • uffizi gallery
The Uffizi gallery, Piazza della Signoria, Michaelangelo's David , Botticelli's Venus, the Famous Duomo - all these make Florence a must-see for visitors to Italy.
tourist sites in florence • boboli gardens • italian art • piazza della signoria • uffizi gallery
Which Early Painters Are These?
Test your knowledge of famous 15th- and 16th-century Flemish and Italian painters. Learn intriguing new facts about them.
piero di cosimo • jan van eyck • filippo lippi • masaccio • renaissance
Test your knowledge of famous 15th- and 16th-century Flemish and Italian painters. Learn intriguing new facts about them.
piero di cosimo • jan van eyck • filippo lippi • masaccio • renaissance
Must See Attractions To Visit in Florence, Italy
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.
florence travel • must see in florence • renaissance city • florence museums • florence uffuzi
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.
florence travel • must see in florence • renaissance city • florence museums • florence uffuzi
Best Smaller Museums in Florence
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.
best most popular favorite smaller works by master • if never lines too long awe-inspiring with no wait • museo archeologico egyptian artifacts rivals met n • luxury your vacations travels checks lists leisure • tourists dont need orders tickets planning italian
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.
best most popular favorite smaller works by master • if never lines too long awe-inspiring with no wait • museo archeologico egyptian artifacts rivals met n • luxury your vacations travels checks lists leisure • tourists dont need orders tickets planning italian
Florence - Italy's Art Capital
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.
florence • italy • renaissance • arts • museums
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.
florence • italy • renaissance • arts • museums
Florence in the Fall
Some online resources for the Florence-bound traveller.
florence • firenze • tuscany • italy • travel
Some online resources for the Florence-bound traveller.
florence • firenze • tuscany • italy • travel
Art Museum Quiz
How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?
world art museums • 16th-century art • 1500 • masterpieces • art museum
How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?
world art museums • 16th-century art • 1500 • masterpieces • art museum
CaixaForum Madrid: New Art Gallery
Joining the fabled Prado, the Thyssen Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía art museums, CaixaForum Madrid adds another contemporary link in the Paseo del Arte (Art Walk).
caixaforum madrid new art gallery • contemporary museum • madrid’s mile of art • prado thyssen bornemisza • reina sofía art museum
Joining the fabled Prado, the Thyssen Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía art museums, CaixaForum Madrid adds another contemporary link in the Paseo del Arte (Art Walk).
caixaforum madrid new art gallery • contemporary museum • madrid’s mile of art • prado thyssen bornemisza • reina sofía art museum
Four 4-star hotels in Florence
Brief review of four 4-star hotels in Florence, Italy. Luxury abounds for elite travel, and for art and architecture history buffs as well.
florence • italy • four • 4 star hotels • art
Brief review of four 4-star hotels in Florence, Italy. Luxury abounds for elite travel, and for art and architecture history buffs as well.
florence • italy • four • 4 star hotels • art
Meaning in "The Birth of Venus"
Alessandro Botticelli depicts the pagan goddess of love - Venus - as the harbinger of spring and owes his inspiration to the Classical ideals of ancient Greek art.
sandro botticelli • symbols in art • medici art • sandro botticelli and birth of venus • venice art travel
Alessandro Botticelli depicts the pagan goddess of love - Venus - as the harbinger of spring and owes his inspiration to the Classical ideals of ancient Greek art.
sandro botticelli • symbols in art • medici art • sandro botticelli and birth of venus • venice art travel
Serial Killer Museum in Florence
Listen to grisly stories on audioguides amongst waxwork models of mass murderers like Albert Fish and Andrei Chikatilo at the Museo Criminale in Tuscany, Italy.
serial killer museum • florence tuscany • museo criminale • mass murderers italy • jack the ripper
Listen to grisly stories on audioguides amongst waxwork models of mass murderers like Albert Fish and Andrei Chikatilo at the Museo Criminale in Tuscany, Italy.
serial killer museum • florence tuscany • museo criminale • mass murderers italy • jack the ripper
The Enigma of Da Vinci's The Virgin of the Rocks
This strange and magical altarpiece is made all the more mysterious because, although pictures by Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) are rare, two versions exist.
art • painting • paris • da vinci’s the virgin of the rock • sfumato
This strange and magical altarpiece is made all the more mysterious because, although pictures by Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) are rare, two versions exist.
art • painting • paris • da vinci’s the virgin of the rock • sfumato
Titian’s "Venus of Urbino”
The female naked body - a "nude" - is frequent subject matter of Renaissance painting. The nude body portrayed truth, beauty, friendship, and love.
titian venus of urbino • renaissance • renaissance painting • titian • nude
The female naked body - a "nude" - is frequent subject matter of Renaissance painting. The nude body portrayed truth, beauty, friendship, and love.
titian venus of urbino • renaissance • renaissance painting • titian • nude
World Museum Quiz
Test your knowledge with this overview of select works of art from the 13th- through 15th-centuries and the museums where they currently reside.
world museum quiz • badia of florence • pinacoteca di brera • uffizi • musee de l’hotel-dieu in beaune
Test your knowledge with this overview of select works of art from the 13th- through 15th-centuries and the museums where they currently reside.
world museum quiz • badia of florence • pinacoteca di brera • uffizi • musee de l’hotel-dieu in beaune
Canaletto: A.K.A. Giovanni Antonio Canal
An Italian painter and etcher who specialized in "city views."
art • artist • graphic • paint • painting
An Italian painter and etcher who specialized in "city views."
art • artist • graphic • paint • painting
Touring the World’s Great Art Galleries
Take a virtual tour of the world’s greatest art galleries. Plus additional tips on making the most of a museum visit in real time!
museums • galleries • exhibits. art galleries • art repositories • art
Take a virtual tour of the world’s greatest art galleries. Plus additional tips on making the most of a museum visit in real time!
museums • galleries • exhibits. art galleries • art repositories • art
Italian Art at the North Carolina Museum of Art
The art of Italy at the NC Museum of Art spans over 2,000 years with exhibits of pottery, statues, paintings, and period pieces.
italian art • art of italy • nc museum of art • north carolina museum of art • raleigh
The art of Italy at the NC Museum of Art spans over 2,000 years with exhibits of pottery, statues, paintings, and period pieces.
italian art • art of italy • nc museum of art • north carolina museum of art • raleigh
Italy Trip Report, Part Two – Florence Favorites
Florence highlights, Spring 2000
florence • firenze • italy • italia • hotel il bargellino
Florence highlights, Spring 2000
florence • firenze • italy • italia • hotel il bargellino
Florence: Millenium Series 15
An exciting visit to Florence, city of flowers, elegant churches,ornate palaces and museums. A work of art itself, the city is a treasure trove of priceless paintings, sculpture and architecture, including the works of Leanardo,Michelangelo.Donatello,Giotto to name just a few. Come with us on a tour of the Accademia to meet "David" one of the most famous and beautiful sculptures of all time. There was also a moment " close to heaven," Check out the numerous photos of David, the city and other works of art. Great links.
florence • firenze • the david • palestrina pieta • giotto's belltower
An exciting visit to Florence, city of flowers, elegant churches,ornate palaces and museums. A work of art itself, the city is a treasure trove of priceless paintings, sculpture and architecture, including the works of Leanardo,Michelangelo.Donatello,Giotto to name just a few. Come with us on a tour of the Accademia to meet "David" one of the most famous and beautiful sculptures of all time. There was also a moment " close to heaven," Check out the numerous photos of David, the city and other works of art. Great links.
florence • firenze • the david • palestrina pieta • giotto's belltower
Free Rick Steves Podcast Tours
Why pay for a tour of attractions like the Sistine Chapel and the Louvre? Travel icon Rick Steves is now offering free podcast tours for download.
free • podcasts • self-guided tours • france • italy
Why pay for a tour of attractions like the Sistine Chapel and the Louvre? Travel icon Rick Steves is now offering free podcast tours for download.
free • podcasts • self-guided tours • france • italy
Airline Deals For February 2007
Everybody loves a bargain, and these deals will get you to your next adventure travel experience for less money.
adventure and exotic and off-beat travel • airfare and airline bargains and deals • travel new zealand and italy and guatemala • and rome and venice and florence and naples • mayan ruins and tikal and guatemala
Everybody loves a bargain, and these deals will get you to your next adventure travel experience for less money.
adventure and exotic and off-beat travel • airfare and airline bargains and deals • travel new zealand and italy and guatemala • and rome and venice and florence and naples • mayan ruins and tikal and guatemala
British Museum – Leonardo da Vinci Coming Soon
The British Museum is planning shows which will explore West African Sculptures from the Kingdom of Ife, Italian Renaissance Drawings, and the Egyptian Book of the Dead.
leonardo da vinci • fra angelico • kingdom of ife sculptures from west africa • west african art sculptures • british museum
The British Museum is planning shows which will explore West African Sculptures from the Kingdom of Ife, Italian Renaissance Drawings, and the Egyptian Book of the Dead.
leonardo da vinci • fra angelico • kingdom of ife sculptures from west africa • west african art sculptures • british museum
Early Renaissance Painters
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 15th-century Dutch and Italian masters and where can art enthusiasts see these paintings today?
st. louis of toulouse • simone martini • museo di capodimonte in naples • robert campin • merode altarpiece
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 15th-century Dutch and Italian masters and where can art enthusiasts see these paintings today?
st. louis of toulouse • simone martini • museo di capodimonte in naples • robert campin • merode altarpiece
Italian Artists Nicknames
Famous Western artists in 13th to 17th centuries have celebrated nicknames more famous than their given names.
european renaissance artist nicknames • italian artist nicknames • sodoma • botticelli • cimabue
Famous Western artists in 13th to 17th centuries have celebrated nicknames more famous than their given names.
european renaissance artist nicknames • italian artist nicknames • sodoma • botticelli • cimabue
Marie-Henri-Beyle (1783-1842)
This French writer and practitioner of realism, is more commonly known by his pen name Stendhal and has a syndrome named after him.
marie-henri-beyle biography • stendhal biography • stendhal writer • stendhal and realism • stendhal syndrome
This French writer and practitioner of realism, is more commonly known by his pen name Stendhal and has a syndrome named after him.
marie-henri-beyle biography • stendhal biography • stendhal writer • stendhal and realism • stendhal syndrome
Overcome Your Fear of Flying and Eat in Italy
If you're scared of flying, perhaps you've never dared fly to Italy to enjoy its delicious cuisine. If so, a new book offers some practical suggestions that may help.
overcome your fear of flying • eat in italy • flight phobia • italian holiday • self help book
If you're scared of flying, perhaps you've never dared fly to Italy to enjoy its delicious cuisine. If so, a new book offers some practical suggestions that may help.
overcome your fear of flying • eat in italy • flight phobia • italian holiday • self help book
Tech Museum in San Jose California
Visit the Tech Museum in downtown San Jose with its interactive exhibits for people to engage in, Imax screen, and their new unique traveling exhibit this fall 2008.
tech museum of innovation • san jose california • tourist attraction san francisco california • things to do • museum attraction
Visit the Tech Museum in downtown San Jose with its interactive exhibits for people to engage in, Imax screen, and their new unique traveling exhibit this fall 2008.
tech museum of innovation • san jose california • tourist attraction san francisco california • things to do • museum attraction
What To See In Potsdam, Germany
For beautiful architecture, a taste of Germany's royal past, and a look at the movies of today, Potsdam, Germany is a fantastic day trip out of Berlin.
babelsberg studios • what to see in potsdam germany • prussian kings • beautiful architecture • taste of germany's royal past
For beautiful architecture, a taste of Germany's royal past, and a look at the movies of today, Potsdam, Germany is a fantastic day trip out of Berlin.
babelsberg studios • what to see in potsdam germany • prussian kings • beautiful architecture • taste of germany's royal past
Italian Basics
Before I went to Italy, several friends asked where I was going and what I intended to see. When I mentioned the length of time that I planned staying in several places, they were more than surprised.
italy • florence • firenze • venice • rome
Before I went to Italy, several friends asked where I was going and what I intended to see. When I mentioned the length of time that I planned staying in several places, they were more than surprised.
italy • florence • firenze • venice • rome
Rachel Ruysch – Female Dutch Flower Painter
This article briefly examines the life of Rachel Ruysch, the female still life flower painter who produced some of the finest work to emerge from the Dutch Golden Age.
rachel ruysch • female dutch flower painter • 16th century female painter of flowers • tulip bulb • still life flower painter
This article briefly examines the life of Rachel Ruysch, the female still life flower painter who produced some of the finest work to emerge from the Dutch Golden Age.
rachel ruysch • female dutch flower painter • 16th century female painter of flowers • tulip bulb • still life flower painter
"When I Can"
This artist once wrote "My beard points to heaven. . . my paintbrush all the day does drop a rich mosaic on my face." What was he talking about?
michelangelo • sistine chapel • pope julius ii • renaissance • renaissance artists
This artist once wrote "My beard points to heaven. . . my paintbrush all the day does drop a rich mosaic on my face." What was he talking about?
michelangelo • sistine chapel • pope julius ii • renaissance • renaissance artists
Decorative Rapes
Garden ornaments which depict violence towards women and children.
pluto • persephone • apollo • diana • leto
Garden ornaments which depict violence towards women and children.
pluto • persephone • apollo • diana • leto
Gardens of Nudes - Part Two
Nude statues in the gardens of Imperial Rome
statues • roman • rome • imperial gardens • antinous
Nude statues in the gardens of Imperial Rome
statues • roman • rome • imperial gardens • antinous
Have toddler, will travel!
Reflections on planning a major trip to Italy with a two-year-old.
travel • children • italy • train • plane
Reflections on planning a major trip to Italy with a two-year-old.
travel • children • italy • train • plane
Italy Trip Report, Part One: travelling with small children
Florence and Venice with a three-year-old? Yes, it can be done!
italy • florence • venice • travel • tourist
Florence and Venice with a three-year-old? Yes, it can be done!
italy • florence • venice • travel • tourist
Italy and Imagination - journeys through the literary landscape
Italy and Imagination -- journeys through the literary landscape
italy • evelyn waugh • brideshead revisited • e.m. forster • room with a view
Italy and Imagination -- journeys through the literary landscape
italy • evelyn waugh • brideshead revisited • e.m. forster • room with a view
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