What’s New in Italy in 2019 – Matera: Cultural Capital (November 2018)

This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main What’s New in 2019 article here. ‘’In 2019, all eyes will be on Matera,’’ says Alberto Bonisoli, Italy’s Minister of Cultural Heritage. The magical city in the region of Basilicata is a European Capital of Culture for the coming year. This initiative aims to bring awareness, and hopefully …

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Ingres Comes to Milan in 2019

This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main What’s New in 2019 article here. From the end of February, visitors to Milan have an opportunity to visit a yet-to-be-announced selection of works by one of the most famous French Neoclassical painters- Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. Fortunately for the Milanese and visitors alike, the Ingres museum in Montauban, …

See Da Vinci’s Codex Leicester in Florence

Until January 2019, one of the most famous museums in the world, the Uffizi Gallery, will display the Codex Leicester book. The Codex Leicester contains studies Leonardo da Vinci did on a variety of topics, and will be displayed to honor the 500th anniversary of his death. From water studies to the history of our planet and deep studies on …

Mysterious Banksy Comes to Florence

Banksy is perhaps the most enigmatic figure of today’s art scene and while we don’t know what the artist looks like or Banksy’s true identity, we can now get a peek into his (or her) artistic message at Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence.The exhibit BANKSY- This is not a photo opportunity is on from October 19 to February 24 and …

Celebrating Florentine Women Artists of the Early 20th Century

In a world traditionally dominated by men, the Fondazione CR Firenze and Advancing Women Artists (AWA) are shining a light on the significant contributions women made to the art world in the first half of the 20th century. Through November 18, 2018 ‘ARTISTE: Women Artists Firenze 1900-1950‘ will be open to the public as a part of the Heritage of Women Festival. Two artists, …

Dream of Italy Bike Tour Sweepstakes with ExperiencePlus!

Dream of Italy and ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours offer you the chance to win a cycling tour of Italy for two! Eight days cycling from Venice to Florence enjoying the gorgeous Emilia-Romagna countryside along the way. Prize is for two people. Easy riding level so most travelers can handle the pace. Amazing culinary experiences at farms, vineyards, restaurants. Beautiful accommodations. Wonderful local guides who will make you feel like family! Value: $7,990 (Airfare not included) …

Q+A on Biking in Italy with Maria Elena Price of ExperiencePlus!

From Venice to Florence with expert guides and great accommodations, this easy-level bicycle tour will take you to magnificent spots including family farms, traditional restaurants and to see local views you can only get traveling by bicycle. This tour has most all of the elements of a great trip to Italy: history, cuisine, gorgeous landscapes…and great cycling. Maria Elena Price …