Renaissance thinkers saw their own era as a reenactment of the great dramas of Greek history. What drove this comparison?

A picture of a 16th-century grocery list, sketched by legendary Italian sculptor and painter Michelangelo, has gone viral.

Where Michelangelo's David stands as a sentinel ... From the grand, sculpted terraces of Boboli Gardens Florence Italy, ...

Italy's frescoes provide unique insights into cultural, religious, and intellectual history, showcasing the nation's artistic ...

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A mural commissioned in 1503 for the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence has been the subject of controversy and debate for more than ...

Explore the best things to do in Florence in 3 days based on recommendations ... from its perch in the Oltrarno district, the Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the most popular viewpoints in the ...

May is the perfect time to visit this picturesque region of Italy. In spring, Umbria hosts many interesting festivals, traditional fairs and exhibitions. For example, in May, Gubbio hosts the famous ...

It boasts works by legendary artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Caravaggio. Italy also plays an important role ... are covered walkways that date back to the 12th century.

Italy’s most celebrated ... included in the price. Many of Florence’s most notable citizens are buried in the huge medieval Church of Santa Croce, including Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Ugolino ...

With frescoes by Giotto and Ghirlandaio, canvases by Botticelli and Bronzino, and sculptures by Michelangelo and ... State museums all over Italy (in Florence this includes the Uffizi, the ...