There are certain cities that everyone should visit once in their lifetime, if they can, and Rome is one of them. If time is limited, or if you just want to get the lie of the land before you decide which attractions deserve more of your attention, then the Hop-On Hop Off sightseeing bus is one of Rome's most interesting tours. Running every fifteen minutes from 9 in the morning until 6.30 in the evening in summer (8pm in high season), ...
If you are looking for somewhere special to take you loved one this Valentine’s Day, Italy is one of the most charming and romantic countries in the world. The hardest part is deciding where exactly in Italy you want to spend your special day. Head north to busy Milan or float along the Venice canals, stay more in the middle and drink wine in Tuscany or immerse yourself in history in Rome, or to the south where rich and flavorful ...
Italy was one of the first countries to emerge from the Dark Ages and drew much inspiration in its art from Rome and Ancient Greece. This influence can be seen in many of the architecture built around the Renaissance period. The style of furniture that emerged also followed trend. Fashionable furniture of the time was outsized and imposing with straight column like legs. The designs were simple and carved patterns in walnut were very popular in the home. Venetian style reliquary During the 1600s, the Baroque era, furniture became ornamental rather than simply functional. Cherubs, cupids and symbolic patterns were particularly popular and featured heavily in Baroque style pieces. Velvet, marble and golden gilds became fashionable materials. Towards the end of the Baroque period, differences in religion influenced the style of craftsmanship that emerged. The Catholic Church attempted to use furniture and architecture ...
