Il Compianto del Cristo Morto ("The lamentation over dead Christ”) is a sculptural group of 7 terracotta figures by Niccolò dell’Arca, housed in the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita in Bologna.Such an intense representation with a long story to tell.

The author: Niccolò dell’Arca

You have many reasons to visit Ferrara. Admire its Romanic Cathedral, visit an exhibition at Palazzo dei Diamanti, or just walk around its centuries-old walls. Mine is usually a restaurant called Quel Fantastico Giovedì. Let me explain why.

Enjoy your Sweet Thursday in Ferrara

People call it “the fat”, “the red”, “the wise” and more recently “the city of food”. Bologna is for sure a city to visit if you travel to Italy. Find out why and start to plan your trip.

1. Walk under the portici

We'll remember summer 2020 for many reasons, not happy mostly. But some flowers grow on the hard stone, and that's what happened at Borgo Mameli.

What is Borgo Mameli

San Petronio Basilica isn't only the biggest and most important church in Bologna. Its incomplete facade is a puzzle with a missing piece that many artists tried to fill. Curious to see how San Petronio would have been if complete?

San Petronio: magnificent and unfinished