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Rarely-Seen Historic Sites Across Italy Open

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Historic sites across Italy open for the 2022 edition of Giornate FAI di Primavera (FAI Spring Days). Their doors open on the weekend of 26-27th March.

Exquisite Donatello Exhibition in Florence

March 24, 2022March 27, 2022Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

Running until 31st July 2022 at the Strozzi Palace and Bargello Museum in Florence is an extraordinary exhibition of the works of Renaissance artist Donatello.

Mariupol Theatre which Italy pledges to rebuild

Italy ready to rebuild bombed Mariupol Theatre in Ukraine

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government has offered to rebuild the Mariupol theatre destroyed in a bomb attack earlier this week. Culture minister Dario Franceschini made the announcement via Twitter on Thursday.

Italy's Capital of Culture 2024 - Pesaro Editorial credit: cristian ghisla / Shutterstock.com

Pesaro – Italy’s Capital of Culture 2024

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The coastal town of Pesaro has beaten nine other cities for the title of Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2024. The culture ministry made the announcement on Wednesday.

U-turn by Russian Hermitage over artworks on loan

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Hermitage has withdrawn a demand to get works loaned to Italian art galleries back. The authorities at the famed Saint Petersburg museum have had a change of heart. The works will therefore stay on show until the end of the exhibitions.

Bettino Ricasoli born this day in history

On this day in history: Bettino Ricasoli – statesman and winemaker – born

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Twice prime minister and inventor of modern Chianti wine, Bettino Ricasoli was born on this day – 9th March – in 1809. He was considered one of the driving forces of the Risorgimento.

Michelangelo's three pietas to be displayed in Florence. Image is of the pieta in the Vatican.

Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’ united for first time ever

February 23, 2022August 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Opera del Duomo museum has an historic exhibition of Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’. The different versions of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of her son, Jesus, have never been shown together before.

On this day in history: Laura Bassi, scientist, dies

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 1778, the physicist Laura Bassi died in Bologna. A ground-breaking academic, she paved the way for women in STEM.

Italian Book Capital 2022: Ivrea

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Minister of Culture, Dario Franceschini, announced this evening that Ivrea will be the Italian Book Capital 2022. It follows on from Vibo Valentia in 2021.

Eroticism of Art Exhibition in Pompeii

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Pompeii Archaeological Park plans an exhibition dedicated to the sensuality and eroticism of art in the ancient Roman city. The exhibition will open on 14th April.