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		<title>Villa il Gioiello&#8230;the house of Galileo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Villa il Gioiello ("The Jewel") is a villa in Florence, central Italy, famous for being one of the residences of Galileo Galilei, which he lived in from 1631 until his death in 1642. It is also known as Villa Galileo (not to be confused with the other homes of Galileo found in Florence, which are in Costa San Giorgio, as well as a villa in Bellosguardo).

The name Gioiello was given due to its favorable position in the hills of Arcetri, near the Torre del Gallo. It was an elegant home, surrounded by many acres of farmland with a separate house for workers. It is recorded in the cadastre of 1427 to have been owned by Tommaso di Cristofano Masi and his brothers, who later passed it on to the Calderini family in 1525, where it is first mentioned as "The Jewel". The villa and its estate suffered damages during the siege of Florence in the years 1529 and 1530, whilst the entire area of Arcetri and Pian dei Giullari were occupied by Imperial troops. Calderini I sold it shortly thereafter to the Cavalcanti family, who rebuilt the home with its original simple lines, preserving its elegant look to the present day.]]></description>
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		<title>Florence Crafts and Florence Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Florence is renown for its top quality craftrnanship, handed down through centuries of tradition, and for its elegance and good taste in creation.

Typical are Florentine straw products, original articles of clothing and furnishings as well as the finest leather, known for its exquisitely refined workmanship; ceramics and glassware; wood and metal crafts, furniture and bric-a brae, in other words, a host of Florentine artisan crafts are available at convenient prices to suit all tastes and all ages. Tailoring and fashion in Florence have a particular graceful look that is totally unique, especially intimate apparel and embroideries.

Much sought after - in the city that devotes Christmas to Benvenuto Cellini - are the siIver and goldsmiths, jewelers, filigree, mosaics and precious stones.]]></description>
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		<title>Vignaioli e Vignerons &#8211; 4th to 13th december</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuscany, land of great wines, will be devoting the precious nectar of the 10 days of events, conferences, exhibitions tastings, markets and museums open, dedicated to the vine and wine. 


The draft "winemakers and vignerons" was born from the desire to maximize this [Chianti Hills] valuable product, and especially to prioritize Tuscan producers, thanks to an ancient tradition, the attention in cultivating the vine,]]></description>
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		<title>Festival della Creatività 15/18 october</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Festival of Creativity returns to the Fortezza da Basso in Florence from October 15-18, 2009 and dedicates its fourth edition to the city, where creativity becomes innovation, production and development.
After the increasing successes of the first three editions (with 400,000 visitors in 2008), the Festival—with the personal support of the President of the Republic Giorgio  Napolitano—is taking on an international profile as a premier event of the 2009 European Year of Creativity and Innovation. The 2009 programme offers four days of meetings, talkshows, workshops and live performances with artists, scholars and scientists from around the world—a rich schedule which allows each visitor to create their own ideal route through the event, whatever their age or interest.]]></description>
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		<title>See the art making</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How does an artist work?
What does a studio tells us about an artist's working practice, and what can the artist tell us when he is working in his studio? ]]></description>
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		<title>Pisa &amp; Lucca (tour by car )</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today your driver will pick you up directly at your accommodation for a visit to the splendid maritime city of Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and more. The remote origins of Pisa and its name are lost in myth and legend but it is certain that this city had Eneolithic settlements and the presence of the Etruscans between the 6th and 3rd centuries B.C. Pisa was later Romanized and became a colony of Rome during the time of Octavianus Augustus in the 1st century B.C. Meanwhile the population was growing along with the development of shipbuilding and trade, thanks also to its harbor. The city expanded rapidly and soon Pisa was surrounded by a circle of walls. In 1062 the building of the Pisa cathedral was begun.

The cathedral and baptistery, the tower of Pisa, and the Campo Santo or cemetery, together form one of the most beautiful and famous building groups in the world. The “Piazza dei Miracoli” makes a perfect showplace for these exquisite examples of Romanesque architecture.]]></description>
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		<title>Arezzo and Cortona tour: private tour in Cortona and Arezzo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After about an hour drive south through the Tuscan countryside you will arrive in Arezzo. Before Rome was even in existence, Arezzo was already one of the strongest and richest of the Etruscan towns and it had a place in of preeminence in the Confederation of the 12 Great City-States of the Etruscan League that also included Mantua, Felsina, Ravenna, Cortona, Chiusi, Veio, Cere, Tarquinia, Vetulonia, and Populonia.]]></description>
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		<title>Districts of Florence &#8211; &#8221; Sant&#8217; Ambrogio&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[DISTRICTS OF FLORENCE]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sant'Ambrogio is definitely one of the most liveable neighborhoods in the city. From this district it's only a ten-minute walk to all the major monuments, squares and museums of the city. And yet, due to its location just outside of the most heavily-touristed areas - it hasn't been overrun by mass tourism.

Along the streets of Sant'Ambrogio it's still possible to meet many 'real Florentines' - walking, shopping or simply chatting on the stairs of a church, on a park bench, in a market, or amidst the narrow streets. Almost all of the area's streets are closed to traffic and this makes the district even more attractive for both tourists and residents. One of the most representative monuments of the district is the beautiful synagogue located in Via Farini, built in 1882 by Florence's Jewish community. Also interesting is the simple and harmonious Sant'Ambrogio Church, located in the most lively square and representing the heart of the district.]]></description>
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		<title>ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE LA MACINA DI SAN CRESCI /Greve in Chianti (FI) ITALY</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Artist’s House  in Greve in Chianti established in 2008 is a structure in line with the widespread practice of other European countries and the world to create environments where is possible the exchange and comparison between artists,]]></description>
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		<title>Michelangelo&#8217;s David</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Galleria dell'Accademia, founded in 1784, hosts a collection of sculptures and paintings. One of the most important works on display at the museum is David by Michelangelo (completed around 1504), which was moved there in 1873.

Michelangelo has depicted David before the battle [Verrochio's and Donatello's Davids are depicted after his triumph standing over Goliath's severed head]. The young Michelangelo was a citizen of the city state of Firenze (Florence). Firenze was surrounded by enemies much stronger and more numerous than the city was. When the statue of David was placed on Piazza Signoria in front of Palazzo Vecchio [where you can now find a copy, another one is at Piazzale Michelangelo], the people of Firenze immediately identified with him, as a cunning victor over superior enemies.]]></description>
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