It was returned to its original splendor the Annunciation by Alessio Baldovinetti, Renaissance painting in tempera on panel created by the Florentine master in 1457. The work, currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, had never been subjected to maintenance. The painting was heavily obscured by sediments and deposits, with dark colors.
Author: Jamie Lorenzini
New Palace of Justice, new skyline of Florence
Not only the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio and the the Palazzo Pitti… the new Palace of Justice opened today in Florence, Italy. Built over a three hectares area, the new Palace of Justice in the Novoli district is a hugely ambitious and controversial project. It has changed the skyline of Florence.
Amauri close to Viola, medical tomorrow
Juventus striker Amauri has revealed he is going to travel to Florence tomorrow (Tuesday). The purpose of the trip is the final deal on his move to Fiorentina. “I will have a medical and then I’ll be available”, said the Brazil-born Italy player to a Florentine radio.
Mugello circuit awarded IRTA Best Grand Prix
The Gran Premio d’Italia TIM has been announced as the winner of the 2011 IRTA Best Grand Prix award, thus securing its fifth title from the Teams’ Association since hosting a Grand Prix for the first time in 1976. Almost 85,000 MotoGP fans were gathered at the Mugello Circuit on the 3rd of July last year to witness the Gran Premio d’Italia.
Battle of Anghiari, last week of research
It is the last week of the research for the Battle of Anghiari, the lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which some commentators believe to be still hidden beneath later frescoes in the Hall of Salone dei Cinquecento in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy.
Fiorentina 0-0 Cagliari, no emotions without stars
Without Stevan Jovetic, Alessio Cerci and other forwards, tranier Delio Rossi take only one in the match with Cagliari. The game started a half hour late for protest of the workers of Alcoa, was a delusion, especially in the second half. Without emotions.
Kme presents a new range of antimicrobial alloys
As the first European manufacturer of copper semi-finished goods to be approved to use the “Antimicrobial Copper” brand and Cu+ mark, KME Group has presented KME Plus, its new range of alloys whose antimicrobial properties are backed by extensive scientific evidence.
Florentine composer Bigazzi died at 71
Giancarlo Bigazzi has died. The florentine composer died in a hospital on Wednesday night in Viareggio. He wrote many of the greatest Italian pop hits. He was 71 years-old. Some italian hits was translated in english as Red Roses, I love you, Gloria, You can give more, Sea People, Self control and Eternity. Gloria was performed by Umberto Tozzi in the italian version and by Laura Branigan in the english version.
World road championship on the routes of Bartali
Eleven itineraries in breathtaking backdrops, like Tuscany’s many art and monumental cities and its wild nature and enchanting countryside. These and more can be found in Tuscany, home to the much-loved sports and tourism itineraries that the world’s great cycling champions will travel in the 2013 World Road Championships to be held in the region from September 21 to 29, 2013.
Immagine Italia, waiting for the fifth edition
Companies and professionals in the sectors of home linens, yachting and spa linens, furnishing textiles, underwear and lingerie are eagerly waiting for February 2012 identifying Immagine Italia & Co. as the catalyst Event for business meetings, synergies and new business potentialities.