Libreria Piccolomini – A Stunning Room of Renaissance Art

Piccolomini Library

Pinturicchio's Paintings in the Libreria Piccolomini are Simply Stunning: Connected to the Siena Duomo is the Libreria Piccolomini (Piccolomini Library), a small room with the most stunning frescoes and a magnificent collection of hymn books. If you're visiting  Siena and its beautiful cathedral, do not miss seeing this outstanding library whose artwork and colours are as alive as the day they were painted over 500 years ago. Piccolomini Library As you enter the Siena Duomo, the … [Read more...]

Uffizi Gallery – Florence

Uffizi has the Unusual Problem of Having too Many Masterpieces: There are plenty of world-class art galleries in Italy but the Uffizi Gallery in Florence (Galleria degli Uffizi) has one of the finest treasure troves of art anywhere in the world. For art lovers, the Uffizi alone is a good enough reason to visit Florence. Millions of other visitors are attracted to visit due to the Uffizi's reputation which in turn makes the Uffizi one of Florence's most popular attractions. The Uffizi's … [Read more...]