Fresco by Giovanni Cimabue in the Lower Basilica of Assisi. Credit: Cimabue, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 One of the most intriguing cultural exchanges in European history is the significant impact of ...
One of the most amazing accomplishments of Byzantine monasteries is the miraculous preservation of ancient Greek knowledge and literature, treasures of ancient wisdom without which our world would ...
The famous helmet is among the Anglo-Saxon artifacts that indicate an eastern link with the Byzantine Empire. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Finish with a visit to Otranto to see its unique Byzantine-Norman mosaic. Spend a day in Puglia’s most beautiful city, taking in Lecce’s lavishly ornate churches and palazzi. Its Roman ...
Planning a holiday to southern Italy? These beautiful luxury villas in Puglia are ideal for couples, groups and families. Puglia is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. Famed for its ...
Quaderni di Viaggio is Finestre sull'Arte's new space for those who love to travel to discover art. Insights into little-known places, gems of Italian and foreign cultural heritage, works and sites to ...
The baby, believed to be about a month old, was found at the church of San Giovanni Battista in Bari, in the Puglia region. The parish priest, Father Antonio Ruccia, told Italian media that when ...
They date back to the Byzantine era, through the beginning of the Islamic era to the current Hashemite era. Mosaics, coins, capitals, columns, incense burners, and vases containing ancient symbols.
From the vibrant city of Naples and awe-inspiring views of the Amalfi Coast, to Puglia’s traditional Italian towns and Sicily’s beaches, volcanoes and cuisine, it’s time to plan the ultimate southern ...