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To develop the first generation of implantable microrobots that can navigate the human body in a controlled and noninvasive manner. This is the main goal of I-BOT (Implantable microroBOT), the new project of the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa funded by the European Research Council (Erc) with Erc Starting Grants. The project will officially sta...

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Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350 examines an exceptional moment at the dawn of the Italian Renaissance and the pivotal role of Sienese artists—including Duccio, Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, and Simone Martini—in defining Western painting. In the decades leading up to the catastrophic onset of the plague around 1350, Siena was the site of p...

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An ancient labyrinth, though it has survived in different forms than it did centuries ago, inside one of Tuscany’s most beautiful villas . This is the labyrinth of Villa Garzoni, one of Italy’s most fascinating historic residences, famous not only for its imposing architecture and Italianate garden, but also for its maze, a small living work of art...

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When you think of a resort, you might picture expansive grounds, various activities, and perhaps a few restaurants scattered around a pool. It's the kind of place designed to keep you entertained without needing to step foot off the property. But what if a resort could offer more than just a getaway—what if it could give you an entire village to ex...

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A Florence court has ruled against residents who tried to prevent people from using apartments for short-term holiday rentals. The city of Florence had sought to rein in the proliferation of Airbnbs, which has been accused of contributing towards an increase in local rent prices in popular holiday destinations across Europe.  The popular Italian ci...

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Arezzo, a city in Tuscany, is a place rich in history, art and culture. This proliferation of immense beauty, together with other factors, contributes to making this wonderful city the right location for a weekend of discovery and relaxation. Here, then, is a detailed guide - hour by hour - on what to do on a weekend in Arezzo, from Friday to Sunda...

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Whenever I return to Tuscany, I’m reminded of what Leonardo da Vinci famously said, “Tuscany is the ultimate canvas, painted with the hues of history and culture.” Each trip I take paints a more vivid set of colors on my happy memories of this Italian region. Every stone wall, every vineyard, and every rolling hillside—framed in tall cypress trees—...

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Exploring Italy by train offers a unique opportunity to discover the country from a different perspective. The tracks pass through breathtaking landscapes, connecting art cities, picturesque villages and hidden corners that often escape classic tourist itineraries. In short traveling by train allows you to experience many more emotions, if then the...

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Italy Segreta is headquartered in Florence, so yes, we are a little biased, but we think Florence and its surroundings boast one of Italy’s richest gastronomic cultures. The long-reigning, wealthy Medici family played a major role in the city’s culinary development: their patronage of the arts, sciences, and education extended to the culinary world...

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Barrels roll up and down the streets of the city called the “Pearl of the Renaissance”, Montepulciano, and the people rolling them are virtually paying homage to the winemakers. The winemakers, thanks to their work, and to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano generate a local economy estimated at around 1 billion euros, in terms of asset values, turnover,...

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