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Perticara’s new library grows from a donated collection
Giovanni Maroni’s books become part of community life.
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Florence reopens its iron and glass greenhouse
The Roster greenhouse reopened on October 2.
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Pavia reopens its museum, crates included
Archaeology returns to its restored historic home.
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Cosenza’s San Domenico reopens for learning
Restored spaces in the historic complex are intended for the University of Calabria’s health professions courses.
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In Calci, a museum trail brings the deep sea indoors
“Salto nel buio” explores life in the ocean depths through models and settings.
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Casa Mazzini reopens with room to pause as well as explore
Genoa’s museum refit adds spaces for sitting and reading and a conference room; physical accessibility remains partial.
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Autunno Fiorentino brings a cultural programme to the neighbourhoods
Over 226 events are planned from 1 October to 30 November, largely free and outside the UNESCO-listed central area.
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In Morrano, an old school opens its doors to books
The Fumi library’s eighth neighbourhood outpost opened on 28 September, with more than two hundred books to read or borrow.
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In Sudan, recovery starts with learning to read the damage
UNESCO reports training 72 professionals and assessing 12 cultural sites: practical groundwork for deciding what needs attention first.
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Bologna and Buenos Aires: learning travels both ways
On 29 September, the University of Bologna described programmes already operating at its Argentine campus. Semesters, placements and partnerships connect two academic communities.
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In Taiz, silver holds a story as well as a price
UNESCO profiles the artisan who saved hundreds of objects from melting and created a cultural centre. Years of work, supported by training, continue amid an unresolved crisis.
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Turin gives a garden two names worth knowing
The renewed space between Via Masserano and Via Biella honours Isabella and Giorgio Marincola, with school research joining the ceremony.
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In Arona, art finds a home alongside inclusion
The Fanny Usellini Museum has opened in a former slaughterhouse, combining 556 donated works with workshops and opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Tivoli rediscovers a road beneath its sanctuary
Part of the Via Tecta, the covered route at the Sanctuary of Hercules Victor, has been restored. Its inauguration appeared in the official programme for 26 September.
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Civitavecchia reopens its museum, with more ways to understand
The archaeology museum welcomes visitors again. Tactile models and reconstructions accompany the objects.
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Caltanissetta gives its archives a more secure home
The State Archives building was handed over to the Culture Ministry on 24 September. Refurbishing it is the next step.
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In the Philippines, rice terraces can help explain geometry
Ten ideas connect schools and communities. Classroom testing still needs to assess their usefulness.
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Milan brings a historic computer back into view
The CNR presents the recovery of its PDP-8. Computing history joins the Open Labs programme alongside public laboratory visits.
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Florence students give scientific research a visual voice
Around forty art students worked with researchers. A free exhibition at Palazzo Bastogi is scheduled for 23–25 September.
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Fidenza’s library books had a busy summer
The Leoni library recorded over two thousand August book loans. New wordless books have also joined its collection.
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Lebanon’s libraries rebuild skills as well as spaces
UNESCO reports training for 52 staff from 34 libraries. Restoring services also means investing in people.
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Brusasco presents a garden for telling time with the Sun
Brusasco has presented a sundial garden at Palazzo Ellena. The planned opening ceremony has not yet been independently confirmed.
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In Pistoia, words step off the page
San Giorgio Library hosts Rossana Loperfido’s graphic exploration of literature until 29 October.
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Rocca Farnese prepares a special opening
The restored fortress at Capodimonte will offer free visits on 27 September. Booking is required by 24 September.
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Donnaregina reopens with a story you can hear
The Naples complex offers free visits from 18 September. Metamorfosi features musical instruments made inside Secondigliano prison.
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At Baia, technology dives among the ruins
A completed field campaign tested ways to observe and protect underwater archaeology without damaging it.
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In Al-Bireh, craft skills change hands
Living Hands brings craftspeople and designers together around six endangered Palestinian traditions.
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Florence offers a hands-on way into its museum
The Opificio has announced tactile tours on 17 September and 22 October. Advance booking is required.
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Cuneo plans a library worth staying in
The ESSECI cultural centre will open on September 26 in the restored Palazzo Santa Croce.
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In Aquileia, a book finds its scattered pages
Three parts held in Cividale, Venice and Prague share one exhibition. The most fragile originals are on display for six weeks.
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In Canicattini, art takes root among olive trees
New works announced for September 12 at the park with over a hundred permanent pieces.
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Poggio a Caiano’s park welcomes visitors again
The Medici Villa’s green spaces return to the visitor route after work on its trees.
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Florence welcomes Giotto back in the Bardi Chapel
Restoration at Santa Croce is complete, with reopening scheduled from 12 September.
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Segesta’s ancient theatre still draws a crowd
The summer review reports around 24,000 attendances. The programme also included youth projects and free workshops.
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Rome restores the colours beneath Trajan’s Baths
Restoration is complete. The first free visits to the gallery are planned from 12 September.
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Turin’s Vallette neighbourhood gets its library back
Cognasso Library has reopened after renovation. An urban artwork will be unveiled on 10 September.
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In Spello, an old textile meets new research
The Opificio announces study and conservation. Origin and dating remain unverified.
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In Gaza, they protect memory one page at a time
The UNESCO Jikji Prize recognises two professionals who have digitised more than 25,000 manuscript pages.
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The monuments stay up late. Visitors show up
August brought more than 56,000 evening visitors to the Colosseum and Pantheon combined, and over 4,000 admissions at Sforza Castle.
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Eight hundred years of memory, now a click away
More than thirty rare Newa manuscripts have been digitised and made publicly accessible with help from over fifty volunteers.
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