November 2014 – Bernini’s Rome, Todi in Umbria

Gian Lorenzo Bernini – the Brad Pitt, Jeff Koons and Frank Gehry of his age, all rolled into one. In the Eternal City, his presence, his likeness and his work can be seen all over town. Enjoy our guide to the best of Bernini. Plus enjoy some gossip about his love life. Then we’re off to Todi where the small town of Todi offers many charms including a world-class gallery of applied contemporary arts. (8 pages)

Jewish Museum in Venice To Be Restored

To mark its 500th anniversary, the Jewish Museum in Venice will undergo a $12 million restoration project focused on the museum and three of the Jewish Quarter’s five synagogues, to be completed in 2016. The Venetian Heritage Council announced the project on Monday, supported by its chair Joseph Sitt, vice chair Diane von Furstenberg, and director Toto Bergamo Rossi. Venice’s …