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The Holy Shroud of Turin goes on display

22 March, 2020
What is believed to be Christ’s burial cloth, the Turin shroud, is going on display at the Turin Cathedral until May 23. Pope Benedict XVI will pray before the shroud on May 2nd, although the Catholic church does not necessarily…

San Gennaro's treasures on display in Naples

22 March, 2020
The city of Naples is to host an exhibition devoted to the treasure of San Gennaro, the city’s patron saint. Made up of unique pieces of jewellery donated by Italy’s most noble and powerful families over the centuries, the treasure…

A new Ridolfo Ghirlandaio masterpiece found in Florence

22 March, 2020
A lost masterpiece by Domenico Ghirlandaio’s son Ridolfo was found in a dusty warehouse and restored to its pristine beauty by a team of skilled restoration experts guided by Sabrina Cassi and Gianmaria Scenini. This “new work” depicting the Madonna…

Sand Nativity scene on view at Jesolo

22 March, 2020
Besides being the place where every year many holidays makers decide to spend their summer holidays, the lovely town of Jesolo, near Venice, is also famed for its artistic Nativity scene which a group of talented artists every year make…

Italian design: "Memories from the future" by Alessi

21 March, 2020
Alberto Alessi is about to launch a new collection of houseware products inspired by the past. During the 1920s, 30s and 40s - Mr Alessi said - the design was not so important and manufacturers used to pay more attention…

Ronnie Cutrone's works on display in Milan

21 March, 2020
Milan is hosting a fascinating exhibition dedicated to Ronnie Cutrone; the American artist who was Andy Warhol’s immediate assistant at the factory from 1972 until 1980, become famous for his big paintings of America’s favourite cartoon characters. Here at Lorenzelli…

Nemi, strawberry capital of Italy

20 March, 2020
Maybe you have never heard of the town of Nemi, near Rome, but here in Europe it’s famous for being the strawberry capital of Italy! In June this lovely town, which lays among the beautiful Albani Hills, hosts the Strawberry…

Milan skyline from Italy's tallest building

20 March, 2020
See the skyline of Milan in this video taken at the top of Italy’s tallest skyscraper, the “Altra Sede” of the Lombardy regional government. While not tall by world standards, the tower is 39 stories high and 161 metres tall.…

Newly discovered Leonardo da Vinci portrait in exhibition

20 March, 2020
This previously undiscovered self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci has been found and is now on display in Rome at the Santa Maria del Popolo basilica. The Da Vinci self-portrait, exhibited for the first time, shows the fascination with the artist…

Pescara: Gabriele D'Annunzio exhibition extended

20 March, 2020
Due to the extraordinary turn-out of visitors, the exhibition ” Le gesta di Fiume. Gabriele il Vate, l’Eroe, il Comandante” has been extended to 31 December 2009. Dedicated to Gabriele D’Annunzio, one of the most famous and controversial Italian writers…

L'Aquila to host contemporary art exhibition "Re-place"

20 March, 2020
After the awful earthquake which hit the Abruzzo region in April 2009, there are now signs of recovering and the most interesting ones come straight from the world of art. In fact from 6 April an important event dedicated to…

'Leonardo Musuem' in Vinci, Tuscany reopens

19 March, 2020
The museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci in his hometown has reopened to the public, meaning you can tour Tuscany and enjoy a visit to the place dedicated to Italy’s genius. The museum is located in the Castello dei Conti…

Rome: Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera of Villa Borghese

19 March, 2020
The famous orangery of Villa Borghese, after years of neglecting, has been restored to its pristine beauty. The place undoubtedly is worth visiting. Your children will be delighted by it: orange trees, meadows and fountains; a small heaven on earth…

2011 Pirelli Calendar: the 'making of' video

19 March, 2020
The 2011 Pirelli Calendar will probably prove to be a very different interpretation of the historic calendar, likely to polerise opinions about whether it fits with the tradition of one of the world’s most famous calendars. In this making of…

19th and early 20th century Italy in photography exhibition

19 March, 2020
From December 6 to January 25 an historic Italian photographic exhibition is on display at the Fotomuseo Giuseppe Panini in Modena, including shots from the 1800’s and 1900’s Italy. The work is from a photographic family, the Sorgato’s who opened…

Ferrari 125 S, the impossible dream

18 March, 2020
Here’a gallery of the legendary Ferrari 125 s. Lots of men have lusted after this gorgeous car which was the first to bear the name Ferrari since the previous model was for legal reasons registered under a different brand name.…