Michelangelo’s David in the Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence
If you only see one statue on your trip to Italy, Michelangelo’s David is the one to see. Hailed as an instant classic from the day it was unveiled in …
If you only see one statue on your trip to Italy, Michelangelo’s David is the one to see. Hailed as an instant classic from the day it was unveiled in …
The Florence Cathedral has been called “both the birthplace and proving ground of the Renaissance”. A building that combines extreme scientific innovation with sublime religious art could not help but …
The Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi) is the best single museum in the world to see Renaissance paintings. Housed in a cavernous building designed by Giorgio Vassari, it houses a …
There’s no better way to escape the heat and crowds of Italy’s cities than by seeking out a park. Here are our top choices for the most accessible, and prettiest, …
In this blog series, we get up close and personal with some of Walks’ guides around the world, showcasing some of the amazing people who take Walks with us from Rome to …
Get a 360 degree view of the exceptional church of Santa Croce in Florence, on this immersive virtual experience.
Step into the political heart of Florence as we take you on a guided virtual 360 tour around the key sights of Piazza della Signoria.
In this virtual reality video we give you a taster of what it’s like to walk through the Galleria alone in complete peace, without the noise of crowds.
They say there’s nothing new under the sun, that all ideas have been formulated – and reformulated – countless times. In an age when we are bombarded by content, it’s telling that we are insatiably drawn to the ‘classics’ as a purer form of engagement with art.
If you think Christmas seems to arrive earlier with every passing year, you’re definitely not alone! Indeed, it can feel like festive decorations replace Halloween decorations in the blink of …