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Assisi to project Giotto frescoes on Basilica walls

Assisi to project Giotto’s Nativity Scenes onto Basilica

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the town of Assisi, Umbria, the facade of Basilica of St. Francis will display scenes from Giotto’s nativity.

On this day in history: St Peter’s Basilica Rome consecrated

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 18th November 1626, St Peter’s Basilica in Rome was completed and consecrated. It replaced the fourth century Basilica constructed over what was believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter.

Lazio fans banned from upcoming Marseille match

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In what appears to be a retaliatory reaction to Italy banning Marseille supporters from the first leg on 21st October, the French interior ministry bans Lazio fans from this Thursday’s match.

Caravaggio ceiling mural. †HSH Prince Nicolò and HSH Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, Casino Aurora, Rome.courtesy of

Roman villa with Caravaggio mural up for sale

October 29, 2021October 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Villa Aurora in Rome is up for auction in January with an opening bid of almost €500m. The villa houses the world’s only ceiling mural by Caravaggio.

Uffizi Gallery named best museum in the world by Time Out

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Time Out magazine named their top 20 museums and galleries in the world. In number one spot was Uffizi Gallery. It took the title number one museum in the world ahead of The Louvre, Acropolis Museum and London’s Tate Modern.

Truffle season – it’s time to hunt for the white gold

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Truffles are the apex of Italy’s gastronomy and autumn is the peak time for truffle hunting and cooking. The white truffle is particularly prized and one of the most expensive foods in the world.

Bernini Chapel in Rome restored to its full glory

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Cornaro Chapel in the Santa Maria della Vittoria church, Rome has been restored to its former glory. The chapel contains one of Bernini’s most celebrated sculptures The Ecstasy of St Teresa.

Timeshare company renovating Abruzzo palace

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 18th century Palazzo Ricci in Casoli, Abruzzo is being renovated by timeshare company Viaggio Resorts. It will become 14 residences.

How bright is the new exhibition by Jeff Koons?

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

Shine is the new exhibition by Jeff Koons, held in the Strozzi Palace in Florence until 30th January 2022.

Rome mayoral candidate Michetti accused of anti-Semitism

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the week before the run-off vote for Rome Mayor, one of the candidates faces accusations of anti-semitism. Centre-right mayoral candidate Enrico Michetti finds himself mired in controversy.