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Rome: a private Tour of the Vatican and its Museum

by Manya Kaczkowski | Wed, 03/21/2012 - 06:53

I stroll nonchalantly past the immense image of Christ in the Vatican’s Gallery of Tapestries. My guide, Giulio, tells me that people sometimes think Jesus…

Culture

Uffizi to Unveil New Rooms and Unseen Masterpieces

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 12/16/2011 - 04:47

Matteo Renzi, the mayor of Florence, took to the internet to announce via e-newsletter that the world famous Uffizi Gallery will soon unveil recent renovations…

Culture

Restored Art Treasures on Display at Uffizi

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 04/07/2011 - 04:58

Since antiquity, Italy has been the home of artistic treasures. Now an exhibit at the Uffizi is bringing some of the rarest pieces of artwork back to public…

Culture

Museums Free for Ladies on International Women's Day

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 03/07/2011 - 12:32

What is art without women?Italy’s Ministry of Culture has posed this question as their slogan for International Women’s Day, which is celebrated today.8 March…

Culture

'Made in Italy' Museum to Open in Rome

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 02/24/2011 - 06:01

The iconic Made in Italy label has long been an unofficial stamp of quality, celebrating Italian design and craftsmanship. In 2012, a new museum will pay…

Lifestyle

Nintendo Features Naples Museum in Video Game

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 02/22/2011 - 06:46

While most children are happy to be glued to their video games all day, taking them to a museum can seem like pulling teeth. A Naples museum is taking an…

Culture

Take a Virtual Tour of the Uffizi

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 02/08/2011 - 11:24

Thanks to a new project from Google, it’s now possible to visit Florence’s famed Uffizi Gallery without ever leaving the comfort of your home.Using the same…

Culture

The Uffizi at your fingertips

by Pat Eggleton | Fri, 04/16/2010 - 05:14

If you have an iPhone the Uffizi Gallery can be literally at your fingertips from today. The official Uffizi iPhone application allows you to visit the Museum…

Culture

Three Best…Contemporary Art Museums in Italy

by Carla Passino | Fri, 09/26/2008 - 04:21

With Italy’s fourth Contemporary Art Day fast approaching, we have selected three museums you should not miss: Turin’s Castello di Rivoli, Prato’s Centro Pecci…

Culture

American museums will return looted artifacts to Italy

by ITALY | Tue, 02/21/2006 - 05:18

The Italian government and New York's Metropolitan Museum have agreed a landmark deal that could pave the way for a wide-scale return of looted antiquities…