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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.