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Tuscany Maps. Photogrpah courtesy of Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi displays Renaissance maps of Tuscany for first time in 20 years

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The first large-scale maps of Tuscany are back on display in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. They have been out of the public gaze for over 20 years.

Italy's oldest man Giuseppe Venturi, dies aged 109

Italy’s oldest man dies aged 109

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giuseppe Venturi, Italy’s oldest man at 109 years old, has died. Born the day the Titanic sank, he witnessed over a century of change in Italy.

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.