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Pantheon in Rome. Imagen de G-tech en Pixabay

Pantheon to start charging entrance fee

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tourists visiting the Pantheon in Rome will soon be charged a €5 entry fee. Proceeds from the new entry fee will be split between the culture ministry and Rome diocese.

International Women’s Day 2023

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For International Women’s Day 2023, we look at thirteen Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.

Save the date: 31st edition of the FAI Spring Days

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 25th and 26th March, the FAI Spring Days event returns for its 31st edition. Over the weekend, over 750 sites in 400 cities which are normally inaccessible will be open to visitors.

Sanremo Song Festival ends on a high note

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sanremo Song Festival ended on a high note early Sunday morning despite political rows. Some members of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s rightwing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party called for the decapitation or privatisation of State broadcaster Rai because of a perceived leftwing bias.

Ancient symbol of Rome found on golden glass

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Excavation work for the Metro C underground line has revealed an artefact from Ancient Rome. On a piece of golden glass is the ancient symbol of Rome.

Opera houses to help government buy Verdi’s home

February 5, 2023February 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Opera houses across Italy are planning Verdi shows to help the government buy the composer’s home, Villa Verdi. The fundraising will preserve the house for the nation.

Uffizi 2022 visitors almost at 2019 levels

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Uffizi Gallery complex attracted over four million visitors in 2022. This is just short of the 2019 record visitor levels.

Gina Lollobrigida has died aged 95

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sophia Loren leads tributes to Gina Lollobrigida who died aged 95. Lollobrigida was a screen siren who rivalled Loren for the title of sexiest Italian actress.

Pompeii reopened the House of the Vettii after 20 years

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pompeii Archaeological Park reopened its ‘Sistine Chapel’, the House of the Vettii, after a 20-year restoration of the famed frescos. The frescos include erotic art and twelve mythological scenes plus a sumptuous garden.

Allegory of Inclination by Gentileschi being restored

Gentileschi nude being restored in Florence

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Art restorers in Florence have begun a six-month project to clean and virtually “unveil” a long-censored nude painting by Artemisia Gentileschi. Veils and drapery were added to the “Allegory of Inclination” some 70 years after Gentileschi painted the life-size female nude in 1616.