Florence won the most visited museums ranking in Italy in 2015. Uffizi Gallery is at the 25th place in the world with 1,971,596 visitors.
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Artifact from lost culture found in Mugello
Archaeologists in Italy have discovered what may be a rare sacred text in the Etruscan language that is likely to yield rich details about Etruscan worship of a god or goddess.
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From Kandinsky to Pollock at Palazzo Strozzi
Opening 19 March 2016, Palazzo Strozzi in Florence presents masterpieces of European and American art of the 1930s to the 1960s from the collections of Peggy Guggenheim and Solomon R. Guggenheim.
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The Art of Guggenheim Collections in Florence
From Kandinsky to Pollock. The Art of the Guggenheim Collections in Palazzo Strozzi (Florence, Italy) starting 19 March and running till 24 July 2016.
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Florence Cathedral Museum to open October 29
New Florence cathedral museum to open Oct 29. Expanded exhibition space contains over 750 works.
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Quirinal Palace in Rome to open longer hours
President Sergio Mattarella said Tuesday the presidential Quirinal Palace in Rome will be open to the public longer hours beginning June 23.
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Tuscany showcases the artistic heritage
Tuscan regional authorities presented a project to showcase 20th-century artistic production in the region.
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Sharing an experience during the #MuseumWeek
Some 50 Italian museums take part in global #MuseumWeek. Event brings institutions together via Twitter social network.
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Florence museums chief Acidini quits
The head of Florence’s museums, Cristina Acidini, said Monday September 22, 2014 her decision to quit after a 38-year-long career as a culture ministry official was taken earlier this month because of planned reforms reorganizing the management of Italy’s museums.
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The Tower of San Niccolò re-opened to the public
The Tower of San Niccolò has reopened to the public on June 24, the day of San Giovanni. Guided tours will be available until September 30th from the hours 17 to 20.
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