"I attended your art history course in Florence in 2014… It was magnificent. You piqued my interest in art more than any other professor…"

"Any trip to Florence is sure to be filled with highlights, however, the absolute standout for my wife and I was a day spent touring the Accademia and the Uffizi guided by the incomparable Rocky Ruggiero. Deeply immersed in the work of the Masters of the Renaissance, Rocky conveys his wisdom and knowledge with joyfully and elegantly expressed appreciation and erudition."

"The members of YPO were very impressed with Rocky’s in-depth knowledge of Italian design and history, as well as his infectious passion for Tuscan architecture and style. He was extremely informative, as well as entertaining, and our members were appreciative of the specific information relating to the area surrounding the property of Castiglion del Bosco in Montalcino. "