Leonardo da Vinci painted a undiscovered dog into the background of one of his most iconic masterpieces to subtly condemn the corrupt papacy of his time, the Italian expert Silvano Vinceti said Thursday March 2, 2017.
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Author: Editorial Staff
Recordati signs an agreement with Meyer Hospital
Recordati announced the signing of an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement covering the know-how developed by the Meyer Hospital in Florence, for the development of a treatment for pre-term babies affected by retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
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The Fountain of Neptune under restoration
The Fountain of Neptune is under restoration in Florence, Italy. The cost of renovation amounts to 1.5 million euro in the period 2016-18.
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Disney Cruise will include Italy for the first time
First-time visits for Disney Cruise Line will include Italian destinations for the first time as parts of its summer 2018 itinerary.
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A series of events to mark the Europe’s 60th anniversary
The European University Institute in Florence, Italy, joins an initiative to celebrate the Europe’s 60th anniversary (thanks to the Treaties of Rome) with a series of cultural, academic and sporting events through 2017.
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Manhunt for three after Sollicciano jailbreak
Police across Italy on Tuesday February 21, 2017 were looking for three Romanian inmates who escaped from Florence’s Sollicciano prison the previous night.
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Poor Art master Jannis Kounellis dies at 80
Jannis Kounellis, a major figure of the Poor Art movement, died in Rome on Thursday at age 80.
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The Chianina meat in Florence, how to cook
Many consider Chianina the finest meat for cooking, the best quality to prepare the typical Florentine beefsteak. In this snippet we will reveal you everithing you need to know about this typical breed of cattle from Tuscany: price, where you can taste Chianina beefsteak in Florence and the list of the restaurants provided with a quality certification.
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The copy of Tutankhamun’s Tomb in Florence
The only copy of the Tutankhamun’s tomb is displayed at TourismA 2017, the International Archaeological Exhibition in Florence from February 17 to February 19, 2017.
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Pitti Taste 2017, flavor and Italian food lifestyle
From 11 to 13 March, the Pitti Immagine fair-event dedicated to excellence in food and food culture returns to the Stazione Leopolda in Florence. Pitti Taste’s numbers and exhibition spaces are growing, with over 380 companies showcased, lots of new ideas and projects and a focus on coffee and its most contemporary trends.
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