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American Art Exhibition, Florence

American Art Exhibition at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence – only 1 week left!

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment on American Art Exhibition at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence – only 1 week left!

The American Art Exhibition at the Palazzo Strozzi Florence ends on Sunday 29th August. Don’t miss a contemporary art collection spanning the period from 1961 to 2001.

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Mosaics in Ravenna

Riding the Dante train

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment on Riding the Dante train

Italy Tour Guide Sarah Cater rides the Dante train from Florence to Ravenna. In the year celebrating the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death, she discovers the town where Dante finally settled after years of exile.

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Uffizi diffusi - the gallery takes artwork on a tour of Tuscany

The Uffizi goes on a tour of Tuscany

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on The Uffizi goes on a tour of Tuscany

‘Uffizi diffusi’ – that’s the name of the Uffizi gallery’s latest project. It is taking its artwork across Tuscany to museums in towns associated with the art.

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taxing take-away food to save Florence's streets from food oil?

Uffizi boss talks of taxing take-away food in Florence

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Uffizi boss talks of taxing take-away food in Florence

The head of Florence’s Uffizi Gallery suggests taxing take-away food. He believes the oil from the food stains Florence’s streets and monuments.

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Car tax to be abolished in 2027 for small and medium-sized cars and motorcycles. Image credit: Franck Michel's photo, licensed as CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

Government to scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles from 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Deborah Cater
Blood donors urgently needed. Image credit: Adobe Stock

Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
Pedestrians using phone whilst crossing the road Copyright: © by Westend61 / Maskot,

Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
Espresso could become a UNESCO intangible heritage item

Espresso costs almost 25% more than five years ago

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Umbrian plateau with lentil bloom https://www.flickr.com/photos/andolfato/29656325828/in/photostream/ Under Creative Commons BY_NC 2.0

Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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