A remarkable heart donation procedure has been carried out at the Careggi Hospital in Florence.
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Category: Tech
Florence Named Top Digital City in Italy 2024
Florence Among Italy’s Leading Smart Cities: Insights from ICity Rank 2024.
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Technological upgrade for the railway system in Florence
A significant technological upgrade is underway for the railway system in Florence, with a €15 million investment.
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Hunting Leonardo Da Vinci’s DNA: 14 living relatives found
The hunt is on for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA, after 14 living relatives descended from his pro-genitor, father and half-brother were found, experts on the Renaissance genius say in an article published in the Human Evolution journal.
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When Google’s doodles make science known thanks to Margherita Hack
On June 12, 2021 Doodle by Google celebrated the 99th birthday of Italian professor, activist, author, and astrophysicist Margherita “The Lady of the Stars” Hack
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Van Gogh and the cursed, a multimedia exhibit close to Ponte Vecchio
A Van Gogh multimedia exhibit will open in Florence next summer to redefine a traditional museum experience by projecting high-definition images of Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpieces in larger-than-life scale.
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Rome’s Colosseum goes high-tech
The ancient Roman Colosseum is once again going to have a floor thanks to a new, renovation project unveiled on May 2.
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240,000 euros for Michelangelo’s Tondo Doni, the Uffizi Galleries are selling their masterpieces. In digital version
A collaboration between the Uffizi Galleries and the Cinello company allows the sale of some of the most iconic masterpieces that the Florentine museum hosts: among them, La nascita di Venere e La Primavera. Warning: these are not copies, but “unique digital art”.
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Bike sharing in Florence: three months for 9 euros
From May 20, the bike sharing subscription in Florence will cost much less: instead of 24.99 euros will cost only 9 euros for 3 months (3 per month). Every resident and tourist can take advantage of this offer.
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Expo Dubai: a conversation between art and technology represents a 3D copy of David by Michelangelo
A 3D copy of David created by Michelangelo forms the heart of the Italy Pavilion as the Expo 2020 Dubai was revealed on April 27 in a brief ceremony with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, Italy Commissioner Paolo Glisenti, Fincantieri President Giampiero Massolo, Florence Mayor Dario Nardella and Emirati authorities.
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