Florence to Open First Museum Dedicated to the Italian Language
The city that gave birth to Dante will soon give birth to the first museum dedicated to the Italian language. Construction on the Museo della Lingua Italiana begins in 2021.
Florence
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Tuscany’s Wine Windows – An Architectural Curiosity Makes a Comeback
First used during the bubonic plague in the 17th century, Tuscany’s wine windows are reopening. Learn more about “buchette del vino” and where to find them.
Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini
A close-up detail from Simone Martini’s “Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus.”
San Biagio: Renaissance Jewel in Montepulciano, Tuscany
The church of San Biagio in Montepulciano, Tuscany, is considered one of prime examples of Renaissance architecture.
The Iconic Landscape of Val d’Orcia, Tuscany
Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, the hills, valleys, and trees of the Val d’Orcia “exemplify the beauty of well-managed Renaissance agricultural landscapes.”
Extra Palio in Siena Will Commemorate 100th Anniversary of the End of WWI
An Extra Palio – Palio Straordinario – will be run in Siena on 20 October 2018.
Ai Weiwei’s ‘Libero’ at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
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The Best Ever In-Depth Video of Siena’s Palio
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My September 11th in Florence
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Five Favorites: Art in Tuscany
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Travel Secrets: 3 of My Favorite “Secret” Places in Italy
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Five Favorites: Lucca
Italofile guest contributor writes about five of her favorite things in the city of Lucca in Tuscany.
Vampires in Volterra: ‘Twilight’ Tourism in Tuscany
New Moon, the second book in the Twilight series, has some scenes set in the Tuscan town of Volterra. Learn more about Volterra, including its vampire tour.
The Real Pinocchio
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Keeping Up With the Antinori
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Wine Routes in Tuscany
Tuscany has more than a dozen wine routes. These are known collectively as Le Strade del Vino.
Kid-Friendly Tours of Florence
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The Lost Leonardo
News program 60 Minutes investigates the discovery of “The Lost Leonardo,” a long-missing mural by Leonardo da Vinci.
