The romantic Venetian canals can seem inviting for a refreshing dip. So, can you swim in the Venice canals? The simple answer is: no, you are not allowed to swim in the…

  For many, Italy is the first country people travel to when experiencing Europe for the first time. Of course, deciding what to do once you get to Rome in a whole…

If you’re used to eating dinner at 5:30 p.m., then you’re in for a shock. Romans usually eat around 8 p.m., and in summer, later. Take advantage of those extra hours and…

The Vatican City is one of Italy’s most famous tourist attractions, visited by over 4 million people every year. You may not believe that it’s not even part of Italy at all.…

Who has never planned a trip to Italy without thinking about the delicious food you’ll eat when you get there? Yes correct, nobody. Pasta has a strong role in Italian history; it…

It’s an hour after sunrise and you’re surrounded by tens of thousands of people. Everyone is nervous – you can cut the tension with a knife. All of a sudden, the entire…

Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio, was surely one of the most talented painters of his generation. All his works are gifted with extreme realism and expressivity that make the observer feel…

If you want to see everything on display at the Vatican Museums, get ready for a 4.5-mile trek! This is how long it would take to walk through all of the 54…

Italian Renaissance is a historical period marked by political and cultural changes. The state was jumping into a completely new era, leaving the Middle Ages to evolve over time. One dynasty, among…

If you have never been to Rome or the Vatican, the idea seems simple: buy a ticket to the Vatican Museums and make your way into the Sistine Chapel so you can…