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In Venice, Following in the Footsteps of Tintoretto

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/06/2019 - 04:22

Tintoretto was one of the leading painters in Venice between the 15th and 16th centuries – he spent almost his entire life in Venice, where he was born in 1518…

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Away from the Crowds in Venice: Yes, You Can – Head to Cannaregio

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/16/2018 - 00:00

Next time you arrive in Venice by train, try something different. Rather than following the masses through the usual itinerary leading to St. Mark’s Square via…

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Four Art Exhibitions Not to Miss in Italy in 2018

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/18/2018 - 06:00

Art lovers, take note: you don’t want to miss the following major exhibitions of 2018! (We have decided to select the ones dedicated to Italian artists, but…

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The Renaissance in Venice Through Five Seminal Artists

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/23/2017 - 06:00

Giovanni and Gentile Bellini, Tintoretto, Tiziano, Paolo Veronese, Cima da Conegliano, Taddeo Zuccari, Vittore Carpaccio, Giorgione, Lorenzo Lotto…the quantity…

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Art robbery at Castelvecchio Museum in Verona

Theft at Verona’s Castelvecchio Museum Among Italy’s Worst Art Robberies of All Time

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 11/23/2015 - 06:45

Three armed robbers broke into Verona’s Castelvecchio Museum on November 19 and stole 17 paintings worth a total of €15 million. According to authorities, the…