Italy

St Peter’s Basilica is one of the largest churches in the world. It dominates tourism in Rome and is arguably the most stunning building in the city. More than 5 Million tourists visit this Roman Basilica every year. People from all around the world visit St Peter’s Basilica to experience the grandeur of art, architecture, … Read more

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

Castel Sant’Angelo is a fortress located on the right bank of the river Tiber, just outside of the Vatican City. Built between 135 – 139 AD, Castel Sant’Angelo is also known as Hadrian’s Tomb and the Angel’s Castle. In this article, we explain everything you need to know before buying Castel Sant Angelo tickets. What … Read more

If you love art, you will love Borghese Gallery in Rome. Once a private collection of a wealthy cardinal, today Borghese is one of the most famous art galleries in the World. This highly-rated attraction gets more than half a million tourists every year. In this article, we explain everything you must know before buying … Read more

If you are holidaying in Rome, a visit to Sistine Chapel is a must. The Sistine Chapel, earlier known as Cappella Magna, was restored by Pope Sixtus IV between 1477 and 1480 and is currently named after him. Sistine Chapel is at the end of Vatican Museums, and visitors always see them together.  In this article, … Read more

Pompeii is an ancient Roman city located near the coast of the Bay of Naples, Italy. Once a prosperous city, Pompeii, was buried under the debris of a dreadful volcanic eruption in 79 AD. Mount Vesuvius volcano erupted and in just 24 hours reduced the city to ashes. The port city of Pompeii had attracted … Read more

The Vatican Museum in Rome contains paintings, sculptures and other artworks collected by the Popes through the centuries. The Vatican Museum has 70,000 artifacts, out of which 20,000 are on display in 54 different galleries, with Sistine Chapel being the last gallery. That’s why to visit the Sistine Chapel one needs to go through the … Read more

Capitoline Museum is a collection of many Art and Archaeological Museums, in Rome, Italy. Capitoline Museums have been around since 1471 in some form or the other and hence are also the World’s oldest National museums. The Romans also refer to it as Musei Capitolini. In this article, we explain everything you must know before … Read more

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

Thousands of years ago, Pompeii was a summer holiday destination for the rich and famous of the Roman Empire. However, a deadly volcanic eruption in 79 AD converted Pompeii into a heart-breaking historical showpiece. In less than 24 hours, Mount Vesuvius volcano reduced Pompeii to ashes but preserved it for eternity. And like all Shakespearean … Read more

St Peter’s Basilica sits on top of St Peter’s grave, the first Pope of Christianity. It is almost always seen with Vatican Museums and Sistine chapel because they are all next to each other. Together, they get more than 5 million tourists every year. In this article, we explain everything you must know before buying … Read more