June 20, 2013

Recent news:

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Vatican By Night, 2013 edition

Vatican - late night openings, 2013 From early May until the end of October 2013 - excluding the month of August - it will once again be possible to visit the Vatican after dark, every Friday evening from 19.00 to 23.00. An unusual opportunity … [Read More]

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Colosseum, May 1st 2013

It's often the case that the Colosseum in Rome is closed on May the 1st - it's a National Holiday in Italy and there are often events taking place that means the Colosseum closes to regular visitors. However, for 2013 it has just been announced that … [Read More]

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‘Longobard Treasures’ exhibition, Cortona, 2013

'Il tesoro dei Longobardi. Dagli antichi maestri agli artisti orafi contemporanei.' Palazzo Casali, Cortona 12th April - 30th June 2013 An exhibition just opened at the Etruscan Academy Museum, Cortona, the 'Treasures of the Longobards' are … [Read More]

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Caravaggio on show in Siena, April – May 2013

'San Giovanni di Caravaggio' Siena Duomo 16th April - 18th August 2013 This Caravaggio masterpiece - St John the Baptist - will be on show in the crypt of Siena's Cathedral until the middle of August 2013. Entrance to the temporary exhibition is … [Read More]