Lodovico Cardi, better known as Cigoli (1559-1613), is one of Italy’s remarkable yet often overlooked figures from the late Renaissance. Born in the Tuscan town of San Miniato on 21st September 1559, he excelled not only as a painter but also as an architect.
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Today marks the birthday of one of Italy’s most iconic actresses, Sophia Loren. Born on 20th September 1934, Loren has become a symbol of Italian cinema and global stardom.
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Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli opened the G7 Culture Summit in Naples on Friday, stressing the importance of defending cultural identities.
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Italo Calvino, born on 15th October 1923 in Santiago de Las Vegas, Cuba, is considered one of Italy’s most influential 20th-century writers. He died on 19th September 1985.
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Sir Anthony Panizzi, an Italian scholar and patriot, played a pivotal role in shaping the British Museum during the 19th century. Born Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi in Brescello, Italy, on 16th September 1797, he fled his homeland for political reasons and sought refuge in England.
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The Spanish Steps are at the centre of a diplomatic spat between Rome and Paris following a report by the French Court of Auditors.
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The Spanish Steps, or Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, are one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. These elegant steps, built between 1723 and 1725, connect Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti Church.
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The historic Villa Palmieri, once a favoured holiday spot for Queen Victoria, is now on the market for over €50 million (£43 million).
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Eighteen Italian films are competing to represent Italy at the Oscars in the International Feature Film Award category.
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Dante and Beatrice By Henry Holiday – http://www.earthrites.org/turfing/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Henry-Holiday-The-First-Meeting-of-Dante-and-Beatrice.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18738250
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