The unvirginal hands of a gay man decorated the walls and ceilings the most famous church in the world: the Sistine Chapel.

It has been named the best European city break for those looking to save money, thanks to its abundance of free attractions ...

The precious vestments, the solemn music, the scent of incense: Filippo Sorcinelli has been fascinated by the sacred since childhood. Thanks to his many talents, he has embraced every manifestation of ...

When I first saw Giotto’s fresco cycle “The Legend of St. Francis” in the upper church of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi—a small Italian town two hours from Rome by train—I ...

As water flows continuously from the mountains, Guarcino is home to Acqua Filette, whose water has been bottled and ...

Molly McGovern, the 23-year-old daughter of Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern, died suddenly on April 23 while vacationing with friends in Assisi, Italy ... Bernard’s Church in Worcester ...

ROME -- The Roman basilica of the Augustinians — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin ...

Breakfast and dinner are served at La Sponda, the main restaurant, which also has spectacular views of the water and the tiled dome of the town’s famous Church of Santa Maria Assunta.

With miles of winding streets, along or between the city's historic seven hills, Rome is a lot to maneuver almost any way you look at it. Understanding the Eternal City's layout can help you from ...

The staff can book restaurants such as Orrery just down the High Street from the famous church, but don’t forget ... Renaissance sculpture outside of Italy. Just next to the V&A, the Natural ...

Lauren Caramico, founder of luxury travel service Davvero Italy, stays at Il Monastero di Cortona Hotel and Spa, Cortona ...