See Bernini’s Ecstasy of Saint Teresa in Santa Maria della Vittoria Church, Rome

Bernini's daring Ecstasy of Saint Teresa in the Santa Maria della Vittoria Church in Rome is one of the best Baroque marble sculptures ever.

Bernini’s daring Ecstasy of Saint Teresa in the Santa Maria della Vittoria Church in Rome is one of the best Baroque marble sculptures ever. Bernini’s Ecstasy of Saint Teresa is the main reason to visit the otherwise unassuming small Baroque church of Santa Maria della Vittoria near Rome’s Termini station. This marble sculpture is a … Read more

Visit the Romanesque Duomo (Cathedral) in Pisa

Duomo and Leaning Tower of Pisa in afternoon sunshine

Visit the Duomo in Pisa — a romanesque masterpiece of white marble with black detailing and a cathedral filled with art. Admission is free but requires a time-slot reservation ticket. Pisa Cathedral (Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale di Santa Maria Assunta or more commonly simply Duomo di Pisa) is best known for its campanile — the famous leaning … Read more

Visit the Baptistery in Pisa (Battistero di Pisa)

Baptismal Font in Pisa

The Battistero di Pisa is the largest baptistery in Italy and like the famous leaning tower leans at a slight angle.  The white marble Baptistery is in many ways the most beautiful building on Pisa’s field of miracles. It combines a round Romanesque base with Gothic upper floors with dainty details. The white of the … Read more

Tips for Visiting the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in CĂłrdoba, Andalusia

White-and-red horseshoe-shaped arches in the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba

Opening hours for visiting the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in CĂłrdoba are long. Tickets are best bought online but are also sold onsite. The best time to visit is early morning (sometimes free). The Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in CĂłrdoba is one of the top sights to see in Andalucia. It is one of the most important Islamic buildings … Read more