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On this day in history: Florentine soldier celebrated in Italy’s national anthem killed

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesco Ferruccio, the military leader whose heroic attempt to defend Florence against the powerful army of the Holy Roman Empire, died on the battlefield on 3rd August, 1530. The Italian national anthem recalls his heroism.

Michelangelo's three pietas to be displayed in Florence. Image is of the pieta in the Vatican.

Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’ united for first time ever

February 23, 2022August 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Opera del Duomo museum has an historic exhibition of Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’. The different versions of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of her son, Jesus, have never been shown together before.

busts of Michelangelo on display in Accademia. Image by Russell McNeil via Flickr under creative commons license

All busts of Michelangelo on display in Florence

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday (15th February), all nine busts of Michelangelo are due to go on display at Florence’s Accademia Gallery. The display runs until June 19th.

Adam and Eve Brancacci Chape, Florence. Image courtesy of jean louis mazieres via Flickr under creative commons license

Restoration of the Brancacci Chapel in Florence

January 29, 2022January 30, 2022Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

From February it will be possible to admire at close range the frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel. Painted by Massacio, Masolino and Filippino Lippi, they are within the Santa Maria del Carmine church in Florence.

Don’t Miss the Jenny Saville Exhibition in Florence until February 20th 2022

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence has become the backdrop to 100 paintings and drawings by Jenny Saville. She is regarded by many to be one of the world’s greatest living figurative painters in the world. The exhibition ends on February 20th.

Museum of Russian Icons. Palatine Chapel, Palazzo Pitti. ©Uffizi Gallery

Museum of Russian Icons opens in Pitti Palace, Florence on 2nd January 2022

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Opening today is the Museum of Russian Icons in the Palazzo Pitti. Part of the Uffizi Gallery’s collection, the restored rooms will display 78 Russian icons dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Casa Martelli reopens to the public on 4th September 2021

Casa Martelli, Florence reopens to the public on 4th September

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday, 4th September, the Casa Martelli museum reopens in Florence. An integral part of the Bargello museums group it has been closed to the public for over a year.

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

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Riding the Dante train

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

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

‘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.