Mulino di Caronia I NEBRODI
A nineteenth-century grain mill in Sicily’s Nebrodi gorge, preserved with its complete milling machinery and set within striking natural and geological surroundings.
Garden of Ninfa
A romantic five-hectare garden enfolding the ivy-covered ruins of a medieval village in the Pontine Marshes, created by the Caetani family in the late 19th century.
Forte of Bard
A 19th-century Savoy fortress above Bard in the Aosta Valley, restored and reopened as a cultural venue hosting art exhibitions and three permanent museums.
Cà Pesaro Palace – International Gallery of Modern Art Ca Pesaro
A grand palazzo on Venice’s Grand Canal housing the International Gallery of Modern Art, with masterworks by Klimt, Kandinsky, Chagall and Italian modernists.
Trieste
Italy’s largest port and a major European maritime hub, Trieste blends Mediterranean and Central European cultures at the crossroads of global trade routes.
Chiericati Palace
Renaissance palace designed by Palladio in 1550 for the Chiericati counts; now Vicenza’s civic art museum housing prints, drawings, numismatics and sculpture.
Red Spinning Wheel by Caraglio
A 17th-century silk factory in Piedmont, the Red Spinning Wheel pioneered European yarn production and now houses a museum celebrating the region’s textile heritage.
Former Convent of San Francesco di Assisi in Syracuse
A restored Franciscan convent in Syracuse’s historic Ortigia district, now reopened as a cultural venue after surviving centuries of seismic devastation.
Brancacci Chapel
The Brancacci Chapel in Florence preserves a landmark fresco cycle by Masaccio, Masolino da Panicale, and Filippino Lippi, profoundly influencing Renaissance art and inspiring young Michelangelo.
Masnago Castle
A medieval tower transformed into a Renaissance villa, Masnago Castle showcases International Gothic frescoes and now houses Varese’s museum of modern and contemporary art.