An old map from 1870 found in Montepulciano can tell us a great deal about Europe — and about America as well.
Free civic museums in Florence for Electress Palatine anniversary
On 18 February, Florence will commemorate the death of the last member of the Medici dynasty.
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Artemisia Gentileschi self-portrait painted in Florence sets new auction record
Sold by Christie’s in New York for $5.69 million, the work more than doubled its pre-sale estimate.
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Europe as a Nervous Organism (1870) – and America Watching
An old map from 1870 found in Montepulciano can tell us a great deal about Europe — and about America as well.
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L’Europa come creatura nervosa
Una vecchia mappa del 1870 trovata a Montepulciano ci racconta dell’Europa di ieri e di quella di oggi.
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Florence to begin major restoration of Ponte Vecchio pillars
Work on the Arno riverbed will last around four months and aims to clean and consolidate the medieval stone structures.
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4.5 Stars for Vino Nobile 2023, €1 Billion Value for Montepulciano
At the opening of the Anteprima reserved for the press, the 2023 vintage receives high ratings.
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Tuscany wedding tourism grows in 2025
New data from Fondazione Destination Florence and the Centro Studi Turistici di Firenze.
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Tuscany’s wine sector focuses on quality and wine tourism
Data presented at PrimAnteprima 2026 show steady production, solid US exports and organic vineyards at 38% of Tuscany’s total.
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Free civic museums in Florence for Electress Palatine anniversary
On 18 February, Florence will commemorate the death of the last member of the Medici dynasty.
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Tuscany Leads Italy as Country Confirms Top Tourism Reputation
The ranking is based on the 2024 European Tourism Reputation Index by Demoskopika.
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Romantic Florence, Beyond the Postcards
Quiet places and unexpected corners for couples who want something real.
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Florence Maggio 2026 Summer Season Opens to Jazz and Cinema at the Cavea
Opera remains at the centre of the programme, with Rossini and Puccini.
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