Tuscany - Finestre sull'Arte

Pisa, Piazza Manin no longer stalls: free access to Piazza dei Miracoli

Gone are the stalls that had occupied Piazza Manin in Pisa for years, that is, the area that effectively constitutes the gateway to Piazza dei Miracoli. As of this morning, all who pass through Piazza Manin find a totally different panorama than the ...
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The tombs of Cortuna: a journey through the necropolis of the Etruscan city

Cortona, ancient Curtun, was one of the most influential cities ofinner Etruria. The signs of the Etruscan civilization are therefore evident both in the urban fabric and in the necropolis: in fact, it is enough to move a little farther from the hist...
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Tuscany rediscovers Tito Chelazzi, first florist painter of the 19th century

At the "Giuliano Ghelli" Civic Museum in San Casciano in Val di Pesa (Florence), 19th-century floral painting is back in the spotlight with an exhibition that interweaves art, science, history and local identity. Until March 1, in fact, the exhibitio...
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Places of Pegasus. Traces of the myth in Tuscany

The blood slid to the ground in thin threads, each with a rhythm all its own, the moment Perseus severed Medusa's head. The ground, hit by that heat so intense it seemed like breathing, changed consistency with a speed that does not belong to things ...
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Sorano thermal baths, Neolithic structure discovered that testifies to use of thermal waters as early as prehistoric times

A stone structure dating from the Neolithic period, datable between 4495 and 4335 B.C., has been discovered in the area of the Sorano Baths in the Tuscan Maremma, in the province of Grosseto. The discovery was made as part of an ongoing archaeologica...
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Livorno's Civic Museums seek sole scientific director

The City of Livorno has published a Public Notice for the collection of expressions of interest aimed at identifying the Scientific Director/Scientific Director of the Civic Museums. The selection, by public notice, is aimed at professionals with so...
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Hellenistic Etruria: how the Greeks influenced Etruscan art, religion and society

The cultural interaction between Etruscans and Greeks, in what is referred to as Hellenistic Etruria, represents one of the most significant phenomena of antiquity, which left a profound imprint on art, religion and social organization. Indeed, Etrur...
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The She-wolf of Siena: the tale of the fair that became a symbol of the city

The figure of the She-wolf with twins occupies a foundational role in Siena's imagery because it recalls the city's legendary origins and embodies its deepest identity value. The animal's watchful posture, combined with the vitality of the two infant...
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