Planning to visit Florence's Duomo? Learn how to buy Duomo tickets, choose the best pass, climb Brunelleschi's dome, and discover the best guided tours from a professional historian.
Category: Places to Visit in Italy
The Best Restaurants in Rome (2027): A Local Food Guide from a Historian Who’s Visited 15+ Times
Looking for the best restaurants in Rome? Discover authentic trattorias, pizza, pasta, gelato, street food, cooking classes, food tours, and hidden gems recommended by a professional historian who's visited Rome over a dozen times.
10 Hidden Gems in Florence Italy (Local Secrets You’ll Love)
Discover the best hidden gems in Florence, Italy—from quiet chapels to lesser-known museums. Explore secret places most tourists miss and experience Florence like a historian.
What to Book in Advance in Rome (and What You Can Leave Until You Arrive)
Planning a trip to Rome? Learn what to book in advance for the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Borghese Gallery, plus tips for tours, dining, and transport.
Vicus Caprarius Rome: The Hidden City of Water Beneath Trevi Fountain
Discover Vicus Caprarius in Rome, the hidden “City of Water” beneath the Trevi Fountain. Learn its history, what to see, and how to visit this unique underground site.