Looking for a comprehensive guide to the Vatican Museums? This is likely the most elaborate free guide on the internet detailing the must-see treasures of the Vatican Museums. Written by a licensed Vatican tour guide, Brandon Shaw, this valuable resource contains everything you need to know and more about what to see at the Vatican […]
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There’s a lot to see in the Eternal City of Rome, but a few days in the surrounding regions can truly take your Rome trip into an adventure to remember. From Pompeii and Sorrento to the Pope’s Summer Home, we’ve put together a list of our most popular day trips from Rome, so you can […]
The crusades were a series of violent religious wars with the set objective of conquering the “Holy Land” of Ancient Palestine and retake Jerusalem from Islamic Rule in the early 11th century. It would take a Pope with iron determination and masterful political cunning to influence so many Christians to risk their lives in this […]
In the 16th century, the Jewish population of Venice was forced to live in the world’s first ghetto. In the face of severe discrimination, they built their synagogues in secret. Today, these places of worship are some of the most beautiful and best-kept secrets of Venice. Find out about the secret synagogues of the Jewish […]
Rome is full of incredible things to visit, but if you want something really exclusive, there’s only one place to go: the Vatican Scavi. Also known as the Vatican City Necropolis, The Tomb of the Dead, or St. Peter’s Tomb, the Scavi is famous for being the final resting place of one of Jesus’ 12 […]