2,000-Year-Old Athena Statue Unearthed in Laodikeia’s Western Theater
2,000-Year-Old Athena Statue Unearthed in Laodikeia’s Western Theater A 2,000-year-old marble statue of Athena has been uncovered in the ancient city of Laodikeia in western Türkiye. The discovery was announced by Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, as restoration and excavation work continue at one of Anatolia’s most significant archaeological sites. The figure, nearly […]
Philosopher Emperor Marcus Aurelius on Display in Ankara
Philosopher Emperor Marcus Aurelius on Display in Ankara The International Archaeology Symposium, featuring the “Golden Age of Archaeology” exhibition featuring the statue of Marcus Aurelius, begins in Ankara on August 6th. The events, hosted by the Presidency, will bring together numerous scholars from Turkey and around the world. The nearly two-thousand-year-old statue of Marcus Aurelius […]
The leaning tower of Pisa: a monument of lace
Work began on the construction of the bell tower of the cathedral of S. Maria, which will become the most famous in the world due to its inclined structure, on 9 August 1173.
Art Nouveau Week marked in Italy and across Europe
Another fantastic week of events begins to stay away from smartphones and communicate with real beauty. Italy celebrates its Art Nouveau architecture and design with guided tours of Liberty landmarks as part of the fifth edition of the Art Nouveau Week, from 8-14 July 2023. 150 Art Nouveau villas will be open to the public for a week.
Santa Maria Maggiore: The Basilica of Justice and Miracles
Santa Maria Maggiore: The Basilica of Justice and Miracles by Andira Vitale Do you know that the foundation of Santa Maria Maggiore is a Pagan Basilica where “justice was administered”? This historic site was once the seat of powerful courts, where judges held the authority to dispense justice even over emperors when necessary. And do […]
The fairytale castle overlooking the hills of Oltrepò Pavese
The fairytale castle overlooking the hills of Oltrepò Pavese An ancient medieval castle stands in Mornico Losana, on the first hills of Oltrepò Pavese south of the capital. Mornico Losana Castle is a fortification located in the Italian municipality of Mornico Losana, in the province of Pavia. It is situated in Oltrepò Pavese, on a […]
The mysterious tunnels designed by Leonardo da Vinci discovered
The mysterious tunnels designed by Leonardo da Vinci discovered Another secret in Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks, written in codes and full of mysterious drawings, has been revealed. Mysterious tunnels designed by Da Vinci were discovered under the Sforzesco Castle in Milan around 1495. Scientist, inventor, and artist. But also mathematicians, designers, engineers and much more. […]
The Secret Passageway Of The Medici: Vasari Corridor
The Secret Passageway Of The Medici: Vasari Corridor di Andira Vitale Built during the reign of the Grand Dukes, the Vasari Corridor connected the Pitti Palace, where the Grand Duke resided, with the Uffizi (or offices), where he worked. This structure, approximately 750 meters long, was built by the architect Giorgio Vasari in 1565. Rulers […]
The Vasari Corridor in Florence has reopened to the public
The Vasari Corridor in Florence has reopened to the public The Vasari Corridor, one of the most important elements of Florence, the Renaissance and the Medici period, has been opened to the public today. Today, the Vasari Corridor reopened to the public. A historic elevated corridor in Florence connects the Palazzo Vecchio with the Palazzo […]
The Baths of Caracalla returned to the water after 1500 years
The Baths of Caracalla returned to the water after 1500 years Like Caesar Augustus and Hadrian, Caracalla undertook a series of architectural projects to make himself famous, and this bath complex became one of his favourite projects. Imagine that you are in a place with several units, such as an outdoor pool called a notation, […]