Travel

Dante’s 750th anniversary at the Malta Library

Friday, October 9, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

The Maltese national library and the Italian Culture Institute in La Valletta have united to celebrate together the 750th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s birth with a bibliographic exhibition.

Monet masterpieces go on display in Turin

Monday, October 5, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

An exhibition in Turin are displaying 40 of the artist’s most famous works, seven of which have never been shown in Italy.

Florence baptistery restored waiting for the Pope

Monday, September 21, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Scaffolding removed from Florence baptistery after facelift. 2 million euros restoration lasted 18 months.

The art of portraiture from Florence to Paris

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

From the Florence of the Medicis to Paris: a new exhibit is the celebration of portraiture and includes masters such as Rosso Fiorentino, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Andrea del Sarto, Pontormo, and Bronzino.

Jeff Koons iconic works set to wow Florence

Saturday, September 5, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Reflections on the eternity of beauty and impermanence of life are at the center of an exhibit in Florence showcasing some of the most famous masterworks by Jeff Koons.

Italy hit by 400,000 lightnings during this year

Monday, August 10, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Italy hit by lightning over 400,000 times this year. CESI issues guidelines on how to avoid being struck.

Web tourism, Tuscany wins the best reputation

Sunday, July 26, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Tuscany wins the best reputation among the Italian tourist destinations as revealed by the survey Digital Tourism.

Looking for the shade in piazza Signoria, Florence

Seeking the shade along the streets of Florence

Thursday, July 16, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Italy continues to feel the heat of an African anticyclone that has sent temperatures soaring to nearly 40 degrees across the country and the islands, with experts on Thursday predicting the next couple of days to be the hottest of July.

The marble of Michelangelo's David in Florence exposed

The marble of Michelangelo’s David exposed in Florence

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

The city of Florence reminds the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo by installing a copy of his famous David, recreated in a contemporary style with colorful tattoos.