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The Sistine Chapel (or Cappella Sistina as it’s known in Italian) is one of the most famous landmarks of Rome. It attracts more visitors than a gelato stand on a hot summer day! And why wouldn’t it? Most people visit to take in Michelangelo’s stunning ceiling frescoes. The frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are intricate […]

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Italy, Travel

July 3, 2025

10 things you (probably) don’t know about the Sistine Chapel

The front of St. Peter's Basilica and the dome, designed by Michelangelo, at dusk. The darkening sky behind the dome is turning pink.

The Florence Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as the Florence Duomo, is one of my favorite buildings in the world. It’s where I spent my college internship giving free tours to visitors. I spent hours explaining the art, architecture, and historic significance of the building. The Florence Cathedral is also one of the […]

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Italy, Travel

July 3, 2025

10 things you (probably) don’t know about the Cathedral of Florence

The Florence Cathedral facade, with the baptistry in front of it and the dome rising behind. The terra cotta dome contrasts beautifully with the pink, white and green marble of the facade.