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Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence is to undergo the second phase of a hige restoration project later this year. Image by Revol Web from Bologna, Italia via Wikimedia under Creatoive Commons license

Next phase of Ponte Vecchio restoration begins

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 2022, the mayor of Florence announced a major restoration of the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, as it near its 700-year anniversary. This week, the mayor announced the phase regarding the removal of algae and lichen.

One of the Trojan War frescoes uncovered at Pompeii

Incredible Trojan War frescoes found at Pompeii

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Amazing Trojan War frescoes have been found in the latest discovery in fresh digs at Pompeii, officials said Thursday.

baths of Caracalla with water jets. © Tiziana FABI / AFP

Water returns to the Baths of Caracalla

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s Baths of Caracalla has revealed a new pool called “The Mirror,” reflecting the ancient ruins of the bath complex constructed 1,800 years ago in the second century.

Michelangelo attributed sketch which may go uup for auction

Michelangelo attributed sketch may go up for auction

April 6, 2024April 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The former owners of a villa near Florence, where Michelangelo once lived, are considering auctioning off a large-scale drawing. The Michelangelo attributed sketch divides critics on its authenticity.

Italian theatres to be national monuments including the Ancient Greek theatre at Syracuse, pictured.

Lower Chamber approve proposal for Italian theatres to be classed national monuments

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The combined text of the legislative proposals aimed at declaring Italian theatres ‘national monuments’ was approved with 172 yes, 46 no and 65 abstentions in the Chamber, yesterday.

Ancient construction site found at Pompeii

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent discovery at a construction site in Pompeii has shed light on ancient building techniques and politics in the historic city. Archaeologists, excavating Pompeii, uncovered a house that was still under construction at the time of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD.

Uffizi opening hours extended. Image: Kevin Poh via Flickr under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Uffizi extends opening hours in 2024

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Starting from 26th March to 17th December 2024, the Uffizi Gallery will extend its opening hours every Tuesday evening until 9:30 pm.

Piero della Francesca and the Augustinian Polyptych Reunited exhibition. Image coutesy of the Poldi Pezzoli museum in Milan

Piero della Francesca altarpiece reassembled after 450 years

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

After 450 years, the long-dispersed surviving panels of the Piero della Francesca Augustinian altarpiece have been meticulously reassembled. They offer a potential resolution to one of art history’s enduring enigmas.

Virginia Oldoini. Chinese Woman and Marquise, 1861-1867. By Pierre-Louis Pierson, albumen silver print from glass negative.

On this day in history: Virginia Oldoini born

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Virginia Oldoini, famously known as “La Castiglione”, was not merely a woman of breathtaking beauty but also a figure of significant influence in the political and cultural spheres of her time.

€1million Mastroianni theft

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Twenty gold statues and thirty jewels created by Umberto Mastroianni, the renowned Italian abstract sculptor of the 20th century, were stolen from an exhibit at the former residence of poet and nationalist proto-Fascist Gabriele d’Annunzio. The €1million Mastroianni theft occurred just a day before the exhibit’s scheduled closure.