A team of artisans on the outskirts of Florence are casting the final panels of a replica of a Renaissance masterpiece: Lorenzo Ghiberti’s famed bronze north doors on the Florence Baptistery, AP reported.
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Medici: Masters Of Florence starts shooting
This morning the filming of Medici: Masters of Florence began in the center of Florence.
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Florence Capital 1865-2015, Palazzo Pitti’s exhibit
In Florence, Palazzo Pitti’s Modern Art Gallery celebrates the 150th anniversary of Florence as the capital of Italy with a show from November 19 to April 3 titled Florence Capital 1865-2015. The Gifts and Collections of the King.
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Mantegna, Tintoretto, Rubens stolen in Verona
Some 15 priceless paintings including a Mantegna, five Tintorettos and a Rubens were stolen from Verona’s Castelvecchio museum.
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Crowdfunding in Italy generates 56.8 mln euros
Crowdfunding initiatives in Italy have generated 56.8 million euros since the start of the year, a study said.
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From Florence to Florence, 70 years later
From Florence, Italy to Florence, Alabama. The story of a Shoals solider killed in action in World War II was reported by WBRC – Fox 6 News for the Veterans Day.
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Prosecutors investigate seven olive oil makers
Italian prosecutors are investigating seven olive oil producers for fraudulently selling ordinary olive oil as highly prized extra-virgin.
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#ParisAttacks: Florence reacts with solidarity
A thousand people gathered this morning, Saturday November 14, 2015, in front of the Consulate of France in Florence to witness support to French people after the attacks in Paris.
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Class delated visit to a religion-themed art exhibit
An elementary school canceled a class visit to a religion-themed art exhibition because it might irk non-Catholic students, La Nazione regional daily reported.
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Uffizi, director Schmidt wants to make changes
The Uffizi’s new German director, Eike Schmidt, has plans for the venerable museum, and is not shy about making them known.
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