Category: Milan

  • The Sistine Chapel of Milan

    San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is a 16th-century church in Milan that boasts one of the most stunning collections of frescoes in Italy. The architect Bernardino Zenale built the church in the Renaissance style and decorated the ceilings and walls with approximately 450 frescoes. All by some of the… Read More

  • Italy for the second time. What should I see?

    You may already know that tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain guarantees your second visit to Rome. But the truth is, if you are back in Italy for a second visit, you may want a change of scenario and go for a more adventurous exploration of Italian grounds. Read More

The Sistine Chapel of Milan

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San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is a 16th-century church in Milan that boasts one of the most stunning collections of frescoes in Italy. The architect Bernardino Zenale built the church in the Renaissance style and decorated the ceilings and walls with approximately 450 frescoes. All by some of the… Read More

Italy for the second time. What should I see?

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You may already know that tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain guarantees your second visit to Rome. But the truth is, if you are back in Italy for a second visit, you may want a change of scenario and go for a more adventurous exploration of Italian grounds. Read More

How to tip in Europe

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If you are coming from America, especially for the first time, tipping in Europe can be difficult to understand. You’re used to tipping for almost all services at home and you might be expecting to do the same while visiting Europe. But, believe it or not, tipping works completely differently… Read More

How to make traditional Italian limoncello?

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What is limoncello? If you’ve ever been to the Amalfi Coast, you’ll know exactly what limoncello is. Lemon trees grow along the streets of the picturesque towns. You’ll see shops full of this delicious lemony liqueur, many of which offer tastings and a peek into their distillation process. There’ll be… Read More