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by Mark Collinson | Wed, 03/14/2012 - 05:13

The Ponte Vecchio Bridge straddles the River Arno in the heart of Florence. It was first documented in the year 996 and is believed to have been built during…

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Italy's Treasures: Leonardo Da Vinci

by Magda Lauer | Mon, 01/23/2012 - 04:07

Say ’Leonardo’ and Da Vinci slips off the tongue. In every part of the civilised world this artist is recognised for his extraordinary talent and insight.…

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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…

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Florence Asks Louvre for Mona Lisa

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 06/24/2011 - 03:36

Officials in Florence have asked France for an exceptional loan, requesting to borrow the Mona Lisa for a 2013 exhibit at the Uffizi.Leonardo Da Vinci’s…

Uffizi Wages War on Worms

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 04/14/2011 - 06:44

Artwork in Florence is facing an onslaught of threats. First, David’s ankles were at risk of collapse due to the vibrations from a highspeed train. Now, the…

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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…

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David in Danger Due to Delicate Ankles

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 03/04/2011 - 04:12

Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture, the statue of David, could be at risk of collapse due to a new modern convenience. A high-speed tunnel is scheduled to be…

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Italy's Treasures: The Genius of Archimedes of Syracuse

by Cheryl Mackay | Thu, 02/17/2011 - 03:28

Have you heard the one about the Greek boffin who leapt from his bath and ran naked through the streets of antiquity, shouting “Eureka! Eureka!”- “I’ve found…

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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…

Travel

Day Tripper: Florence

by Christine Webb | Wed, 08/11/2010 - 12:20

Any people only have a day to ‘do’ Florence and practically die in the attempt like some sacred rite of passage. Over a couple of years I developed a plan to…