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Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence

The Master on View: First Major Exhibition Dedicated to Verrocchio Opens in Florence

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 03/19/2019 - 07:27

As part of this year’s celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death, Florence is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Andrea del Verrocchio, master…

Culture

Typical Venetian Masks at Venice Carnival

Venice Carnival’s Most Typical Masks and Costumes

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/28/2019 - 12:32

The Venice Carnival is currently in full swing, and its highlight sure are the incredible costumes and masks. Even today, the centuries-old tradition of the…

Culture

Things to Do and See in Italy in March 2019

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 02/27/2019 - 16:20

Carnival season may be over, but Spring's here! John Bensalhia lists some events guaranteed to put some sunshine in your life... We've just covered carnival…

Food & Drink

Lasagna for Carnevale in Naples

by Francine Segan | Fri, 02/22/2019 - 03:06

Carnevale is celebrated during the 40 days before Easter and is one of Italy’s biggest winter festivals with parades, special entertainments, music and…

Culture

5 Ways Naples Celebrates Carnevale

by kristinmelia | Thu, 02/14/2019 - 01:30

Most of us are familiar with Venice's famously enchanting Carnevale season. All masks and pageantry and secrets- so befitting of the misty canals and…

Culture

Leonardo's thumbprint on drawing from Royal Collection

Leonardo Da Vinci's Thumbprint Discovered On Drawing

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/06/2019 - 04:00

Leonardo da Vinci’s thumbprint has been discovered on one of his drawings belonging to the Royal Collection Trust of Queen Elizabeth II. The thumbprint was…

Culture

The Art Exhibitions Not to Miss in Italy in 2019

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 02/01/2019 - 00:00

Art lovers rejoice: 2019 is a year of exceptional exhibitions in Italy, from those celebrating Leonardo on the 500th anniversary of his death to Venice…

Culture

Things to Do and See in Italy in February 2019

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 01/30/2019 - 12:02

February is cause for celebration as carnival season gets underway in Italy. There are many carnival events happening all around Italy – I've selected a…

Culture

The Leonardo da Vinci statue in Milan Italy

Leonardo & Milan: What To Look Forward To During 500th Anniversary Celebrations

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/29/2019 - 09:26

2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death, with events planned all over Italy. In Milan, where Leonardo lived for 23 years, working at the…

Lifestyle

Things to Do and See in Italy in January 2019

by John Bensalhia | Sat, 12/29/2018 - 11:09

John Bensalhia kicks off 2019 with an extra helping of Italian events... Welcome to 2019! The new year begins with a month crammed full of excellent events and…