A veritable who’s who is buried in Santa Croce — artists, scientists, philosophers, composers. It’s not just a church, it’s a pantheon.
Italy
Liisa Wanders travel blog stories and tips for travel in Italy
The Torture Museum of Montepulciano
A disturbing display offers a sample of what’s inside: a jaws-like wooden spiked device, an iron mask that looks like a long-lost member of Slipknot…
13 Things I learned from two weeks in Tuscany
My first international trip in pandemic times was spent eating caprese salad and gelato, seeing the best art in the history of the Renaissance, and generally falling in love with Italy.
How to travel to Italy from Canada during Covid
Can you travel to Italy from Canada in 2021? Yes! Should you do it? Maybe! Here’s what you should know before you go.