Best of European Union » sant apollinare nuovo http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Reminiscing the Glory of the Renaissance in Italy http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/09/26/reminiscing-the-glory-of-the-renaissance-in-italy/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/09/26/reminiscing-the-glory-of-the-renaissance-in-italy/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:32:52 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=11523 There must be a reason why names like Leondardo Da Vinci, Donatello, Massocio, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Giotto flourished during Italian Renaissance. It must be the beauty of the architecture of Italy or it must the idyllic climate during the months of May until October. In any case, Italy has gained fame because of its master […]

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Neonian Baptistery, Ravenna, Italy by Paul Baker

Individual or Packaged Tour: Your Choice

The choice of exploring art museums in Italy on your own or joining a group is left unto the choice of the traveler. However, it is more educational if you will travel with a licensed expert tour guide. At times, gazing upon these masterpieces is enough to trigger dozens of questions on your mind, which can easily be answered by these learned tour guides of the region. They have studied these artworks at depth and they are very much familiar with its history and symbolism.

Top Italy Art Tours from the Experts

These are some of the art tours you would definitely appreciate and enjoy during your stay in Italy.

Ravenna Mosaics

The area became the seat of power during the Roman Empire in the 5th Century and houses an impressive collection of Christian mosaics. It is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Site in the region, which includes the Neonian Baptistery, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Arian Baptistery, Church of San Vitale, Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe, and Bassilica of Sant’ Apollinare Nuovo that are all constructed during the 5th and 6th century. Spending Euros on your tour guide will not be waste because he or she will be of great help to explain the Christian iconography highlighting a wonderful blend of Graeco-Roman tradition in Italy.

Uffizi Gallery

After indulging yourself at the Ravenna Mosaics, you will be pleased to continue your tour in Florence at the Uffizi Gallery. It may be hard to buy tickets in this museum because of the extreme popularity of the place thanks to works of Michelangelo, Piero della Francesca, Raphael, Giotto, Caravaggio, and Botticelli. Savor each moment you are allowed to gaze at these wonderful work of arts, which is open to the public Tuesdays until Sundays from 8:15 am until 6:50 in the evening. However, it will not be accessible during holidays like New Year, Christmas, and May 1. To guarantee tickets for entrance, make early online reservations or book a tour package with reliable sites for a more convenient art appreciation tour in Italy.

St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy
St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy / Photo by admin

Architecture and Monuments

The architecture of the basilicas, cathedrals, and other monuments in itself are considered remnants of the glorious history left by the Italian Renaissance. You are free to visit the Vatican and gaze at the artistry hosted by these living museum. You will be in awe as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica, which was constructed by prominent artists like Michelangelo, the designer of the enormous dome and Carlo Maderno, the person responsible moredica, Rooliceth fçMadr of the cathedra. Un motuonatery,al most all tickets for entrancn to the museum hasbeene reserend, whichmpeaes the onyh wyn tosee, it is through licensed tourmagncieis oprnating in Italy.

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