Italy, Travel Tips and Inspiration03/02/2012<03/03/2012 What Are You Waiting For? I recently wrote about my intentions for 2012, which included more fun and planning for some big trips now that my baby is getting…
Italy, Art01/30/2012<03/29/2023 Renaissance Frescoes in Florence, Italy When in Italy, especially Florence, you will see lots of Renaissance frescoes. During the Medieval and Early Renaissance, most painting was either an altarpiece for…
Europe, Italy12/26/2011<12/15/2016 The Dome of Florence: 4 Tips to Understanding the Architecture One of the most famous domes in the world is the dome of the Duomo (the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore) that dominates…
Italy, Art08/29/2011<11/03/2017 Reflections of the Renaissance in the Uffizi The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy is the home of the world’s greatest collection of Renaissance art. Because Florence was the center of the…