Why Intaglios and Cameos Became the Ultimate Grand Tour Souvenirs
Imagine a young English gentleman arriving in Naples around 1780 during his Grand Tour. He admires the magnificent ancient vases
What Grand Tour Travellers Brought Home: Souvenirs, Minerals and Curiosities
Those returning from the Grand Tour rarely came home empty-handed. Travelling to Italy required considerable time, money and effort. For
Why Naples became the highlight of the Grand Tour
In the first blog we explored how the Grand Tour became an essential part of the education of young aristocrats
The Grand Tour: The Origins of European Collecting
The Grand Tour represents one of the earliest forms of cultural travel in Europe and played a crucial role in