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Medici chapels, the tomb of Giuliano Duke of Nemours, by Michelangelo, with tthe statues representig (from left) the Day, the Duke and the Night

Bacteria Helped Clean Michelangelo’s Marbles in Florence

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/17/2021 - 07:45

It could be described as a bacteriological war in the service of art: when restorers in Florence were almost resigned, after eight years of work, to having to…

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First Phase of Colosseum Restoration Complete

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/01/2014 - 04:34

The first stage of the Colosseum’s restoration has been completed, the Colosseum director Rossella Rea announced last week, adding that the first five restored…

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Rome’s Domus Aurea Needs Four-Year Restoration

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/19/2014 - 02:45

It is likely going to be another four years before the Domus Aurea in Rome can be reopened to the public. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Culture…

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Portico of San Luca Restored with Crowdfunding Project

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 06/08/2014 - 02:30

The Portico of San Luca in Bologna, which, at 3,796 meters, is the world’s longest portico, is launching a crowd-funding initiative to help with the…

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Restoration Work on Colosseum to Reveal its True Colors

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 04/08/2014 - 20:05

Ivory white, ochre and red hide under a blanket of soot caused by dust and smog at one of the world’s most famous monuments, the Colosseum. Over the course of…

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Franciscan Monks in Rome Use Kickstarter to Fund Restoration of St. Francis Cell

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 04/07/2014 - 12:27

A group of Franciscan monks in Rome is turning to Kickstarter to finance the restoration of the tiny cell where St. Francis is said to have stayed when…

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Restoration of St. Peter's Square Colonnades Completed

by Anonymous (not verified) | Tue, 04/01/2014 - 20:15

The five-year restoration of the majestic colonnade of St. Peter's Square has just been completed. Started in the spring of 2009, the largest restoration ever…

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Bulgari Contributes €1.5M to Restoration of Spanish Steps

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 03/24/2014 - 13:21

On the 130th anniversary of its establishment, jewelry and luxury goods company Bulgari is celebrating by “adopting” the Spanish Steps. Bulgari has in fact…

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Colosseum Restoration Begins After Three-Year Delay

by Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 12/12/2013 - 06:55

Restoration work on Rome’s Colosseum has begun, after almost three years of debate and delay. A ceremony last week marked the official start of the project,…

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