Here is a list of things to do before your departure.
Before You Leave
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Pantheon: 2000 years of history
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The Pantheon in Rome is one of the most famous monuments of the city and perhaps the most enigmatic building in Italy. This splendid church dedicated “to all the gods” was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD) and was finally completed in 128 AD by the emperor Hadrian. This makes this amazing construction one of the oldest examples of architecture we have on our planet today. Built about two thousand years ago, it is still there!
How about a cooking class?
THE ART OF COOKING
Taking a cooking class while on vacation in Italy is very popular among travelers, who often choose to take part to one and couple it – say – with a nice wine tasting or a fine (hopefully!) dinner, that they themselves will have prepared following their chef’s instructions.
Christmas Markets in Italy
SEASONAL FESTIVITIES
I Mercatini di Natale (Christmas Markets) are a big tradition in Europe and Italy hosts many of those in either big cities or small villages. They may last for a couple of days to a month or even go on after Epiphany on January 6th.
Espresso, macchiato o cappuccino?
THE ART OF COFFEE
Coffee is undoubtedly one of the most popular beverages in the world. It made its first appearance in Venice in 1570 thanks to Prospero Alpino, a physician from Padova, who returning from a trip to the far East, took a few bags of coffee with him, and had the Venetians taste some of that mysterious black concoction.
In The Footsteps of Händel: A New Tour in Rome!
HISTORY AND MUSIC
Discover the inspirations that catapulted the creative brilliance of Gregor Händel with this 5-day, 4-night tour of Rome. Visit the historical sites and beauty that Händel experienced while enjoying the tastes and sounds that only Rome can offer.
Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” in Milan
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Who is the world’s foremost polymath and artist without any precedent in recorded history? And which among his artworks is the most intriguing one? We all know it is Leonardo Da Vinci. And many of us have heard of his mysterious “The Last Supper” painted in 1498 …
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