Italy

There is one particular sculpture that caught my attention when I visited the Duomo di Milano for the first time. The piece is called St Bartholomew Flayed, and it was created by Marco d'Agrate back in 1562. And that skinless statue is so unusual that I had to research it and write this article with everything I know now about it.

St. Bartholomew Flayed: The Gruesome Detail in Milan’s Duomo

Italy, Milano
4 min read
24/09/202030/03/2025

When you cross the Piazza Affari in Milan, you will need to stop and take a picture of a huge middle finger statue in front of the Palazzo Mezzanotte. This provocative art piece is the work of Maurizio Cattelan. It receives the name of L.O.V.E., but the Italians decided to call it Il Dito.

Il Dito in Milan: Libertà, Odio, Vendetta, Eternità in Piazza Affari

Milano
5 min read
16/02/202002/03/2020

The Devil’s Column got its name from a legendary battle between the Devil and Saint Ambrose, who defended himself by pushing the Devil against the column behind him. This way, the Devil’s horn got stuck in the marble and made two holes in the column. And, today, you can still see the mark of the devil in there.

The Devil’s Column in Milano

Milano
4 min read
06/12/201921/12/2023

When you look at the Brescia horizon, it’s easy to spot the big castle that stands on top of Cidneo Hill. Known as the Falcon of Italy, the Castle of Brescia is one of the largest and best preserved fortresses of Northern Italy and it was the first place Fotostrasse visited in Brescia during our days at Blogville Lombardy.

A Guide to the Castle of Brescia: Explore the Falcon of Italy

Brescia, Italy
7 min read
27/04/201611/04/2024

Birrificio Lambrate is a cool, small brewery in Milan, with spectacular beers. And this is coming from a girl that refuses to accept birra as beer - after all, I live in Germany, you know? I'm a spoiled kid.

Birrificio Lambrate and the Craft Beer Scene in Milan

Italy, Milano
4 min read
13/11/201518/02/2024

Grotte di Catullo is the largest and most complete roman villas in northern Italy and a must see for everyone curious about roman times.

Grotte di Catullo in Sirmione for #Blogville

Italy, Sirmione
6 min read
28/10/201519/10/2019