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Baccio d'Agnolo engraving and a close up of his work in Santa Maria Novella church

On this day in history: Baccio d’Agnolo born

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The woodcarver, sculptor, and architect Baccio D’Agnolo, who helped shape the architectural landscape of Renaissance Florence, was born in the city on 19th May 1462.

Brunelleschi's Dome of Florence cathedral. Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi Alleged fraud against Florence Cathedral

On this day in history: Filippo Brunelleschi dies

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Filippo Brunelleschi died on 15th April 1446 in Florence. One of the fathers of the Italian renaissance, he is probably best known for the dome of Florence Cathedral.

Painting of Joseph Bonomi the Elder by John Francis Rigaud.

On this day in history: Giuseppe Bonomi, architect, was born

January 19, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day, 17th January 1739, Giuseppe Bonomi, the visionary Italian architect, was born. Renowned for his exceptional architectural prowess, Bonomi played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of England during the 18th century.

Garisenda Tower, the smaller of the iconic two towers of Bologna, faces imminent collapse

Garisenda Tower sealed off amid fears of imminent collapse

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Bologna, both of its renowned 12th Century towers, reminiscent of Pisa’s famous leaning structure, face critical conditions. The Garisenda Tower, tilting at a notable four-degree angle and standing at 47m, has been sealed off amid escalating fears of an imminent collapse.

The green architecture Fo.Ro. project. Images courtesy of https://www.foroliving.it/

Star architect to design Rome’s first green architecture

May 27, 2023May 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Top architect Mario Cucinella is to design Rome’s first foray into green architecture, the ‘Fo.Ro’. The Foresta Romana (Roman Forest) project aims to vie with Milan’s iconic Vertical Forest designed by another famous architect, Stefano Boeri.

Palace of Caserta designed by architevt Luigi Vanvitelli. Imagen de Olivier en Pixabay

Caserta Palace opens Vanvitelli Halls

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luigi Vanvitelli was the architect of the Royal Palace of Caserta. To celebrate the 250th year of his death, the palace is opening a hall to honour him.

Top 10 Castles in Italy

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Europe abounds with castles, palaces and fortresses. Italy has its fair share with every region boasting at least one of note. Italy News Online picks its top 10 castles in Italy, from Veneto to Sicily.

Italy’s Other Leaning Towers

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is home to more towers with a tilt than just the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Italy News Online looks at Italy’s other leaning towers.

The Palladian Villas of Veneto

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Veneto region is home to unique villas. Designed in the mid-1500s by the architect Andrea Palladio for the wealthiest families of the region, these are the famous Palladian Villas. Along with the city of Vicenza, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Richard Rogers. Image: Flickr.com British Library Series

Richard Rogers: Pompidou and Millennium Dome architect dies aged 88

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian-British architect Richard Rogers died on Saturday aged 88. He changed the London skyline with creations such as the Millennium Dome and the Cheesegrater.