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Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of northern Italy, just a stone's throw from the enchanting city of Venice, lies a maze that has baffled and captivated visitors from around the globe. This intricate labyrinth is renowned for its mind-bending twists and turns, designed to challenge even the most seasoned maze enthusiasts. With its towering hed...

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After a long and complex restoration that lasted more than four years, funded by SAVE Venice with the support of Dr. & Mrs. Randolph H. Guthrie, the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice will return to display Paolo Veneziano’s masterpiece, the Santa Chiara Polyptych, unveiled to the public and the press on Oct. 4, 2024. The work, displayed in a dedica...

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Friday, October 4. 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. Italian Cultural Center | Traffic Zone Building | 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625 | Minneapolis, MN. Register here. 6–6:30 p.m. — Light refreshments. 6:30–7:15 p.m. — Presentation. 7:15–7:45 p.m. — Q&A and adjournment Join us for an insightful journey into the world of Carlo Goldoni, one of Italy's most celebrated pl...

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One of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, La Fenice of Venice is admired for its extraordinary architecture, aesthetic appeal, and dramatic history. Two devastating fires and over two centuries of political instability have not crushed this symbol of rebirth and resilience. In 1789, in Venice already rich in ancient theaters (as many a...

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After nearly 500 years, Giorgio Vasari's magnificent ceiling from Palazzo Corner Spinelli in Venice has been fully restored and is once again on public display. This Renaissance jewel has been painstakingly reassembled after its panels were scattered among private collectors and museums at the end of the 18th century. For the past 40 years, the Ita...

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Saturday, September 28th, 2024. 10-12 pm (doors open at 10:15). Light refreshment from GCA. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia - 219 S 6th St. Philadelphia, PA. FREE ENTRANCE but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED! PI-Philly, in collaboration with the Italian Consulate of Philadelphia, presents a lecture by artist Melissa McGill titled "Water Stories from the Ven...

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Although in a very complicated international framework, Italian wine exports, at the halfway mark of the first half of 2024, remain positive, with a growth of +3.1% in value (for 3.8 billion euros) and 2.5% in quantity (1.06 billion liters), in the fragmented Italian panorama, there are Regions that drive growth, and others that, instead, slow down...

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The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival (Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica di Venezia) got underway this week, unofficially signaling the end of summer and the first murmurings of il rientro. The festival kicked off with the premiere of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to director Tim Burton’s campy cult classic, bri...

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Venetian gondoliers are in short supply, and La Serenissima is looking for new recruits to instill fresh blood into a dying but emblematic profession.  On the other end of “the Boot”, is Naples, where tailoring has been a revered profession for centuries. They too are looking to rescue a part of the historical tradition before exquisite craftsmansh...

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Venice will limit the size of tourist parties to 25 people from Thursday in the latest attempt to reduce the impact of crowds on the lagoon city. Local authorities will also ban the use of loudspeakers by tourist guides in measures aimed at "protecting the peace of residents" and ensuring pedestrians can move around more freely. There will be fines...

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