Articles tagged with: siena
Siena Duomo Floor revealed (August 18 to October 24, 2012)
Giorgio Vasari called the floor of Siena’s Duomo “the most beautiful, big and magnificent that has ever been done.” Normally this floor is covered by carpets to protect it from the footsteps of many visitors, but occasionally it is uncovered, allowing us to get a view of the marble intarsia works of art that tell …
Summer Solstice in Siena – June 21 2012
Lux in nocte is the first edition of Notturni dell’Opera, a special opening of Siena’s Duomo Complex from 9 to 11:30pm on Thursday June 21, 2012. This is the first time in the complex’s modern history that it is open to the public at night!
Accompanied by choral and organ music, guided visits for families and …
A Siena day trip itinerary
If you’re looking for the perfect day trip from Florence, or even for an alternative base for exploring Tuscany, then head to Siena. The Tuscan town has it all: one of the most spectacular cathedrals in Italy, winding medieval streets, some of world’s finest Renaissance art, the famous Palio races, and even the childhood home …
Titian’s Capitoline Baptism of Christ on display in Siena
A Titian in Siena. A dialogue across Italy and its artistic styles. On the occasion of the fifth centenary of Titian’s painting “The Baptism of Christ,” normally at the Pinacoteca Capitolina, an exceptional loan has spurred an opportunity to renew the museum path and services at Siena’s Duomo complex, and for us to take a …
Modern architecture exhibit in Siena
Until November 17 2010 there’s an exhibit in Siena that looks interesting: “Architettura nelle terre di Siena. La prima metà del Novecento”. 100 drawings and plans that explore ecclecticism, rationalism, art deco/ Liberty style and more – at the Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala.
Urban Trekking in Siena (Oct 31)
October 31st 2009 is not Halloween in Siena, but it is Urban Trekking day. How’s that for weird. There will be hiking around the streets of Siena on the theme of “The joy of trekking: tricks and treats walking in the city”. But you don’t have to wait until October 31st – really, you can …
Cambridge U musical society august concerts in Tuscany
Walking down the street today I saw this poster for concerts, most of which are free, put on by the Cambridge University Musical Society in celebration of their 800th birthday. I was unable to find a website with this information, so i’m transcribing it here. For those concerts that require an entry ticket, tickets can …
ArtTrav is a blog about expat life, art, and travel in Italy and Europe. I am Alexandra Korey, a Florence-based art historian turned blogger.
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