An interesting piece in the Italian Corriere newspaper on the increase in number of visitors (up by over a quarter) to Milan’s Castello Sforzesco. This is largely due to ongoing […]
Visitor boost for Leonardo, Milan
An interesting piece in the Italian Corriere newspaper on the increase in number of visitors (up by over a quarter) to Milan’s Castello Sforzesco. This is largely due to ongoing […]
Milan Duomo (Cathedral) – Video
A fascinating look at the never-ending work that goes on to keep a building as ornate and resplendent as Milan’s Duomo looking its best. You’ll need to click on the […]
Andrea Bocelli & Rescheduled Event
As you are now aware, the Andrea Bocelli concert was postponed at the very last minute. We can of course only apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience. The local council […]
Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Important Work On Show
Having been in storage for over 10 years, the ‘Madonna della Gatta’ (Madonna of the Cat) by Federico Barocci is once again on show in the ‘sala di Berenice’ of […]
The Colosseum And The Secret Tunnels Of The Emperors
Rome, the Colosseum. Before the end of this month, work is due to begin on exploring and restoring the ‘passaggio di Commodo’, a tunnel to the southern side of the […]
Rome, Domus Aurea Video
The video below (in Italian, but sub-titled) offers some wonderful footage of Nero’s ‘Golden House’, the Domus Aurea in Rome. Restoration work is ongoing during the week, and it is […]
Herculaneum – New Restoration Project
Recently started – and viewable by visitors to Herculaneum – Ercolano – is some new restoration work on the mosaics of the ‘House of the Deer’ – Casa dei Cervi […]
Stolen Uffizi Art Returned
A painting by Dutch master Jan van Huysum, stolen by a German soldier in 1944, is on its way back to Florence as a result of a video posted at […]
More Celebration Of The Uffizi Gallery
If you’re visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence and feel like making the folks back home feel extra jealous, consider sending them a postcard with an extra special stamp. Just […]
Botticelli At The Uffizi – New Restoration.
About to go on show again at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence is Sandro Botticelli’s Pala di Sant’Ambrogio, the Madonna and Child altarpiece work painted by Botticelli when he was […]