Italy Museum, Religious + Winter pictures

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Traditional folk culture brightens this charming northern Italian village, where the regal Dolomites crown a range of alpine ski mountains.

Study the art canvas by Rubens, enjoy the mesmerizing opulence of the nave and note the influence of the Jesuits at this elegant church.

Inspect the fabulous frescoes and chandeliers and climb the tower to see the former secret jail that detained renowned inmates.

If you\'re looking for wellbeing and relaxation, a holiday in Merano is a great chance to discover the city, gardens and hot springs.

Marvel at the shiny gold leaf décor and stunning art pieces adorning the magnificent interior of this domed 16th-century church.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Study the art canvas by Rubens, enjoy the mesmerizing opulence of the nave and note the influence of the Jesuits at this elegant church.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Housed inside a monastic complex on the outskirts of Brescia, this automobile-themed museum chronicles the story of the historic Mille Miglia road race. 

Marvel at rich Baroque decoration, precious artworks by the likes of Moretto and Grazio Cossali, and a pretty cloister in this 16th-century religious complex.

Romanesque and Byzantine architecture meld together in the monumental façade of this superb basilica, which was built in the years following St. Anthony’s death.

Relax in wine bars and restaurants, take a walking tour and discover the famous Colosseum and other historic sites in one of Rome’s prominent districts.

Admire the works of art in this 12th-century church that has no main entrance. The structure sprang from the wreckage of a plague.

With shimmering mosaics created with pure gold and an elegant Romanesque cloister, this ancient church is a superlative example of Norman architecture in Sicily.

With shimmering mosaics created with pure gold and an elegant Romanesque cloister, this ancient church is a superlative example of Norman architecture in Sicily.

This 16th-century chapel highlights some brilliant Italian religious art, from lifelike marble sculptures to unnerving objects built from real human skeletons.

This 16th-century chapel highlights some brilliant Italian religious art, from lifelike marble sculptures to unnerving objects built from real human skeletons.

This 16th-century chapel highlights some brilliant Italian religious art, from lifelike marble sculptures to unnerving objects built from real human skeletons.

The centrepiece of Milan is also the largest church in Italy, crowned by a gold-coated statue of the Madonna.

The centrepiece of Milan is also the largest church in Italy, crowned by a gold-coated statue of the Madonna.