Stained Glass Windows of Milan Cathedral

The Magnificent Stained Glass Windows of Milan Cathedral

Milan Cathedral (locally known as Duomo di Milano) was under construction when the architects in charge of the project decided it was time to create a set of windows to fill the apse.  This was at the beginning of the fifteenth century. The first pieces bear the signature of master glassmaker Michelino Da Besozzo.  At … Read more

Best places for Christmas holidays with family

Best cities for Christmas holidays

Going on holiday during Christmas is the perfect gift you can give your kids and rest of the family. Traveling with the family means introducing your kids to new cultures, new food, and new languages – the kind of education schools don’t impart. While choosing a spot for your Christmas holiday with family you can … Read more

Golf holidays in Italy

Golf holidays in Italy

History, cuisine, and culture make Italy a great vacation destination, no matter what you are looking for. Apart from regular tourists, Italy also is a fantastic option for golf holidays. Golf holidays in Italy can include diverse options. For example, you can choose to center your vacation in and around the vibrant and historical city … Read more

Colosseum – tickets, prices, discounts, hours, night tours

Colosseum in Rome

The Colosseum is an oval-shaped amphitheater that depicts Roman history’s beauty and tragedy. Every year, more than seven million tourists visit this 2000-year-old attraction, used for gladiatorial contests and other spectator sports. Tourists usually visit the Colosseum along with the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. In this article, we explain everything you need to know … Read more

Colosseum Facts – interesting info about Roman Colosseum

Roman Colosseum facts

Counted among the Seven Wonders of the World, the Colosseum Amphitheatre is the most popular tourist attraction in Rome. It is estimated that more than 4 million tourists visit the Roman Colosseum every year. Imagine the number of Colosseum tickets the Romans are selling! The Colosseum was originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre, named after the … Read more

25 Pompeii graffiti that are raunchy, bawdy and totally hilarious

Graffiti in Pompeii

Someone once said, “historians first learn to write on the walls.”  This statement is most accurate for the ruins of Pompeii, located at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius near Rome.  In 79 A.D. Mt Vesuvius had erupted, destroying the whole town of Pompeii and killing around ten thousand people.  The city remained buried under volcanic … Read more

Roman Forum – tickets, prices, guided tours, Roma Pass

Roman Forum

Roman Forum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome. Since one ticket gets you access to Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, tourists almost always see them together.  These three attractions get more than 4 million tourists every year. In this article, we explain everything you must know before buying Roman Forum tickets. … Read more