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The Vasari Corridor, a remarkable 16th-century architectural masterpiece in Florence, has reopened to the public after a meticulous restoration project . This elevated passageway, an iconic symbol of Florence’s Renaissance heritage, offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the city from the perspective of the Medici family, one of the mos...

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Florence, arguably the most walkable city in the world, is synonymous with art and science. So, it's no wonder that some of the top tourist attractions in Florence are not only a testament to its artists and architects, but some of the best places to truly appreciate the city of Florence is its gardens. After all, some of the city's most famous res...

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The Vasari Corridor in Florence will reopen to the public on 21 December after eight years of major renovation works, Uffizi director Simone Verde confirmed on Thursday. The Florentine landmark, which links the Uffizi Galleries with Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens, will be inaugurated by Italy's culture minister Alessandro Giuli on 20 December...

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Although AILO was conceived in 1974 as an extension of the Ladies’ Guild of St. James American Church, it was officially transformed into the American League of Florence in 1975. Soon thereafter it became the American International League of Florence, welcoming like-minded, English-speaking women from all over the world. Initially, the intent was t...

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Dear friends, We are back from a new interesting trip to the East Coast, where We the Italians participated in some important events: in Washington DC there was the annual meeting of the Transatlantic Investment Committee at the Italian Embassy, and then the traditional reception of Ambassador Mariangela Zappia at Villa Firenze, and again the day d...

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I served in the US Army from 1998 to 2006, including a year in the Iraq War. I served out of love for the country, but Idon't view the US through rose-colored glasses. Right before the 2016 election, a car followed me as I drove home from work to my Las Vegas neighborhood. All of a sudden, he started honking and losing it. He rolled down the window...

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Florence is famous for its stunning buildings, romantic restaurants, shopping and history. It is also known for being very busy in the summer months. Now new measures have been put in place to crack down on this overtourism. Mayor Sara Funaro approved a 10-point plan that, among other things, would ban key boxes on buildings in Florence’s historic...

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The Ambassador of Italy to the USA, Mariangela Zappia, hosted a conversation in Washington yesterday on the connection between art and diplomacy with the Director of the Uffizi, Simone Verde, and prominent American guests to celebrate the centenary of the first loan from the Uffizi Galleries in Florence to the Embassy of Italy in Washington. The ev...

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The Shanghai Global ranking of academic subjects rewards our universities, which achieve several excellent rankings. The absolute best is that of the Federico II in Naples, which is third in the world for Pharmacy. It is followed by the European University Institute of Fiesole in the Florence province, Tuscany, which gets sixth in the world ranking...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading to Italy next week for a trade mission that will include stops in Rome, Florence, Turin and Milan. The governor’s office announced the trip on Friday but did not say whether DeSantis would be meeting with Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister that DeSantis has previously forged ties with. However, DeSantis...

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