Visiting Italy
Visiting Italy? Lucky you!
For the Artsy Traveler, Italy ranks high. Its churches, museums, and galleries are chock full of art treasures from the Etruscans and Romans, the Byzantines and the Middle Ages, and then on through the Renaissance and Baroque eras to the Futurists in the 20th century.
If you want to see an incredible variety of art, you’ve come to the right country. Check out these posts to help you plan your perfect trip to Italy.
General Posts About Italy
- Amazing Artsy Sightseeing Choices in Italy for the Independent Traveler
- Why Do I Love Italy?
- Favorite Regions in Italy for the Artsy Traveler
Recommended Destinations in Italy
- How Not to Tour the Colosseum in Rome
- The Best of Rome in Three Days
- How to Spend Three Fabulous Days in Venice
- Why Sensational Siena Belongs on Your List of Top Medieval Cities
- Exploring San Gimignano in Tuscany
- Experience the Magic of a Night in Sirmione on Lake Garda
- A Week in Fascinating Little Padua Reveals Hidden Treasures
Recommended Itineraries in Italy
- How to Explore Italy’s Campania in 7 Days
- One Week in Northern Italy: Recommendations for an Artsy Itinerary
- Best Itineraries for Exploring Tuscany, Umbria and La Dolce Vita
Museums and Other Sites in Italy
- Art Masterpieces in Tuscany You Don’t Want to Miss
- Visit Rome’s Best Kept Literary Oasis: The Keats-Shelley House
- Top Ten Favorites at the Uffizi Gallery in Spectacular Florence
- A Hidden Gem: The Church of Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome
- How to See the Art of Pompeii at the National Archeological Museum in Naples
- 12 of the Best Modern Art Museums in Europe
- Best Cathedrals in Europe to Delight the Artsy Traveler
Activities in Italy
- A Visit with Tuscan Artist Silvia Salvadori in Arezzo, Tuscany
- Cooking in Roma with InRome Cooking
- Free Your Inner Floral Artist at Stunning Villa Lena in the Tuscan Countryside
- Pizza, Gelato, Suppli–Oh My! A Fantastic Cooking Class in Rome