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Galileo Galilei is one of the personalities that have most marked the history of human knowledge. Not considered by chance the father of contemporary science, the great scholar was born in Pisa on February 15, 1564. The first period of scientific achievements of the Tuscan physicist was spent in Padua, where he was appointed professor of mathematic...

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Italy is known for its many traditions, which are worth seeing for any tourist visiting our country. Among them, a spectacular one happens in Pisa. To pay a tribute to San Ranieri patron saint, on  June 16th all the buildings along the Arno River are lit up with candles, while other candles are left to float on the river, transforming the landscape...

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On Saturday, a group of 15 people and two faculty members will leave Troy for Pietrasanta, Italy, where they will represent Troy University at the DAP Festival (Danza in Arte a Pietrasanta). Among the group will be nine dancers who will participate in the global artistic experience. The Pietrasanta area is famous for its marble studios, bronze foun...

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Here it is again, the fair that is capable of attracting buyers from more than 100 countries, international media and influencers, designers and creative people, industry players and managers. The world of men's fashion is returning for the biannual Pitti Uomo fair (from today until June 16) at Florence's Fortezza da Basso. They are aware that this...

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‘There are 15,000 pairs of archive designs at the Salvatore Ferragamo museum in Florence,’ enthuses Paul Andrew, appointed the house’s first design director of women’s footwear last September. ‘To be given the keys to that as a shoe designer, is the most precious gift.’ Similarly, the British-born, New York-based designer’s association with the Ita...

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It's no surprise that Italy has been a firm favourite for holidaymakers for decades. The weather is sunny, the food is famously delicious, and there's plenty to do whether you're after a cultural getaway or a beach break. Plus, you don't need to break the bank for a visit - there are plenty of cheap flights on offer, not to mention the wide array o...

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Castello Banfi, the iconic vineyard estate in the Montalcino district of Tuscany, continues its high standards of excellence with its latest accolade from the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy.  American-owned and operated, Banfi was the recipient of the Wine Excellence Award for “the Italian wine producer who has made the greatest contribution...

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At Gucci, people like to call Alessandro Michele the renaissance man. Since his ascent to the role of creative director just over two years ago, the soft-spoken Roman has been hailed as a design visionary, responsible for a dazzling turnaround in fortunes at the Italian luxury house. It felt fitting, then, that Mr. Michele chose Florence at sunset...

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It was two gentlemen afflicted by various health issues who discovered the therapeutic properties of the karstic Giusti Grotto, in Monsummano Terme (Pistoia). They had decided to test the healing powers of the mysterious cave on their own ailing bodies. Here is what a publication from the mid-1800s reported only a few years after the episode (“Espo...

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Il grande artista brasiliano ha preferito le Apuane a Roma, la sua è diventata immediamente una sfida, una sfida verso quell'enorme parete bianca levigata. Lo street artist e il suo assistente Agnaldo hanno realizzato la figura dell'eroe biblico sotto l'occhio attento delle telecamere di Sky, nel piazzale della cava, per riprendere attimo per attim...

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