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Florence Art and Restoration Fair 2016 commemorate 50 years since the flood

Posted on November 9, 2016 | by Italia Travel & Life

Florence is now considered the capital of culture and restoration, a perfect setting for this fair… The International Art and Restoration Fair in Florence will take place from 9th to 11 November 2016 . It will be an event of extremely high relevance for the restoration, conservation and preservation of our cultural heritage. Of course, Florence is […]

Pompeii Plaster Casts Undergo Restoration

Posted on June 2, 2015 | by Italia Travel & Life

Restoration work has begun on the plaster casts of 86 Pompeii victims. The poignant relics were created in the mid 19th century around the preserved remains of men, women and children killed during the 79AD disaster when Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the Roman city. They offer a fascinating and deeply moving insight into how quickly the tragedy occurred, with some […]