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The Metropolitan Museum is returning more than 45 artifacts that were illegally removed to Italy

The District Attorney of Manhattan ( New York, United States), Alvin L. Bragg Jr., announced the return of 59 cultural artifacts to their respective countries of origin— Italy, Iraq, and Indonesia—following three separate official ceremonies that mar...
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The Fortress of San Leo (Rimini) Gets a Makeover with a New, Accessible Tour Route

A new communication system, a new visual identity, updated information panels, and a dedicated website: the Fortress of San Leo in San Leo (Rimini) is launching a comprehensive project to revamp the visitor experience, with the goal of making the mon...
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Rome: Restoration of Colle Oppio Park Completed—Fountains, Entrances, and Historic Plumbing System Restored

In Rome, restoration and enhancement work on Colle Oppio Park, carried out by the Capitoline Superintendence for Cultural Heritage as part of the Caput Mundi PNRR program, has been completed. The project focused on some of the park’s main monumental ...
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Bolzano Courthouse Collapses: Central Part of the Building Destroyed

A loud boom shook Bolzano this morning: the central section of the city’s courthouse collapsed early Thursday morning, July 16. According to Il Corriere della Sera, the collapse affected a section of the building that houses the judicial office...
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Grande Brera Opens Its Doors to the Public: A Partnership Is Formed to Promote the Pinacoteca and Palazzo Citterio

A special public-private partnership promoted by the Pinacoteca di Brera was unveiled today. This project—the first of its kind to involve a state-run museum in the city of Milan —aims to enhance the spaces of the Pinacoteca and Palazzo Citterio by p...
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Farewell to Pericle Guaglianone, Artribune’s esteemed columnist

Pericle Guaglianone, a highly regarded columnist for Artribune, has passed away at the age of just 54. Guaglianone passed away yesterday afternoon on the beach at Torvaianica ( a hamlet of Pomezia, Rome), struck down by a sudden illness while in the ...
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Piacenza: Work Begins on the Renovation of the Former Santa Chiara Convent Designed by Boeri—a 30-million Investment

The urban renewal and regeneration project forthe former Santa Chiara convent in Piacenza is getting underway. This historic complex, located on Stradone Farnese, will be converted into a space dedicated to hospitality, inclusion, and community servi...
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Viterbo and Tuscia are running for the title of European Capital of Culture 2033

Viterbo and the Tuscia region have begun their journey toward securing the title of European Capital of Culture in 2033: the candidacy of the city and its surrounding area is intended to be a collaborative effort that transcends municipal boundaries ...
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The National Central Library of Florence Acquires the Gianni Bono Collection

On June 9, 2026,the deed of donation was signed, whereby Gianni Bono’s private archive became part of the collection of the National Central Library of Florence. This is one of the most important collections dedicated to Italian comics, the result of...
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The European Commission Calls for the Withdrawal of Funding for the Russian Pavilion at the Biennale

The European Commission has officially recommended the withdrawal of the 2 million euro EU grant allocated to the Venice Biennale: the reasons provided by the Venetian institution to justify its decision to reopen the Russian Pavilion were deemed ins...
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The Bayeux Tapestry arrives at 3 a.m.: the medieval masterpiece is in London

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum in London, where it will be on public display from September 10, 2026, through July 11, 2027, at the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery (here are some previews of the exhibition, made possible thanks t...
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Duran Duran's keyboardist visits the Royal Palace of Caserta before the concert

Yesterday afternoon, around 6 p.m., the Royal Palace of Caserta welcomed Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes, who arrived at the Vanvitelli complex ahead of the band’s concert in Piazza Carlo di Borbone. The musician from the British band—which has s...
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Historic Ruling by the Rome Court: MiC Grants for Culture Are Not Subject to Seizure

The Court of Rome has ruled that grants from the Ministry of Culture intended for activities of public interest in the cultural sector are exempt from seizure, in a decision addressing the application of Article 9 of Decree-Law No. 201 of 2024, conve...
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Rome: Restoration of Palazzo Farnese Complete—Facades and Roofs Shine Once Again

437 years after its completion, Palazzo Farnese in Rome is writing a new chapter in its long history: the restoration project on the facades and roofs, launched in 2021by the French Embassy in Italy and the École française de Rome, in c...
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Art and Soccer: Belgium Wears a Magritte-Inspired Jersey at the World Cup

Great art isalso on display at the 2026 World Cup: the Belgian national team is taking the world stage with a renewed identity that brings together art, culture, and soccer. The Red Devils’ new away jersey, unveiled by Adidas and the Royal Belg...
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Rome Scraps Plans for the Bioclimatic Tree in Piazza dei Cinquecento

Rome has scrapped theBioclimatic Tree project planned for Piazza dei Cinquecento: the large structure that was supposed to be built across from Roma Termini Station will not be constructed. Following technical and economic assessments, Rome City Hall...
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