Archive for October 2012
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena (National Art Gallery of Siena)
The Museum was inaugurated inside Buonsignori Brigidi Palace in 1932 with the scientific sort of Cesare Brandi, who published the catalog in 1933. The original nucleus of the gallery came to the passionate work of two sienese abbots, Giuseppe Ciaccheri and Luigi de Angelis.They were able to collect the most significant paintings of the Sienese painters between 1750 and 1810. The National Art Gallery of Siena is one of the most important Italian museums especially for its collection of paintings of senese fourteenth and fifteenth centuries The great art of Siena from Duccio to Lorenzetti, Simone Martini to Sassetta, from Francesco di Giorgio to Matteo di Giovanni toward Sodoma and Beccafumi, find among this museums walls a chronological development nearly complete, from the thirteenth to the seventeenth century.
The museum begins on the second floor where the paintings are exhibited by the beginnings of Sienese painting until the second half of the fifteenth century: Duccio, Simone Martini, Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti (fourteenth century), Sano di Pietro, Giovanni di Paolo, Sassetta, Matteo Giovanni and Francesco di Giorgio (fifteenth century), only to name the most famous. The first floor houses the works of the sixteenth century, Sodoma and Beccafumi, the most important exponents of Sienese Mannerism . A recent development shows the collection of works by Sienese artists active between the end of the 500 and the following century (Francesco Vanni, Alessandro Casolari, Rutilio Manetti, Bernardino Mei).
Where: via San Pietro,29 SIENA
Opening times: Monday, Sunday and holidays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m./ from Tuesday to Saturday from 8.15 a.m. to 7.15 p.m.
For information and reservation contact: +39 0577 286143
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Marilyn Monroe in Florence
An exhibition dedicated to the most celebrated and beloved star of Holliwood: Marilyn Monroe who was not only an actress but an unforgettable icon of style. The exhibition wants to suggest it again thanks to shoes and costumes of her most well-known movies, to photos and works of art which portray her.
The exhibition will take place in Florence, very close to Siena, till January 28th, 2013 at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and it was this important fashion designer, Ferragamo, who created for her, through the diva’s most famous period, the 14 pairs of shoes displayed at the exhibition.
Openings times: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on Tuesday)
Tickets: € 6,00
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EXHIBITION: ” THE THIRTIES. ARTS IN ITALY BEYOND FASCISM “. FROM SEPTEMBER 22ND 2012 TO JANUARY 27TH 2013. FLORENCE.
The exhibition will be held at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, just 1 hour’s drive from Siena and it will end on January 27th , 2013.
In the Thirties, during the Fascism, there was a battle of great artistic vitality that saw involved all the trends of the decade, from Classicism to Futurism, from Expressionism to Abstract art, monumental art, decorative painting and design.
The exhibition is represented through a hundred paintings, sculptures and other objects of design realized by important artists such as De Chirico and Guttuso.
Through a series of specially activities, visitors can also explore some of the key themes of the exhibition such as the mass communication and the industrial design
Opening times: every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. / Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
For information call: +39 055 2645155
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Halloween at Meleto Castle
Come and experience the unsetting atmosphere in a real castle to attend a dinner on the main floor of the Castle of Meleto only by candlelight and to follow … a SURPRISE for all ages visitors.
For more information http://www.castellomeleto.it
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Golf in Tuscany
For golf lovers, here the list of places where you can practice during your holiday in Tuscany
Castelfalfi G. & C. Club – tel. 0571.698466 www.castelfalfi.it 18 holes par73, mt. 5680 closed January. Closing day:tuesday
Cosmopolitan G. & C. Club – tel. 050.33633 www.cosmopolitangolf.it 18 holes par 72 mt.6045. Closing day: monday
Le Pavoniere G. & C. Club – tel. 0574.620855 www.gulfclublepavoniere.com 18 holes par72, mt. 6137 Closing day:monday
Montecatini Golf Club – tel. 0572.62218 www.montecatinigolf 18 holes par72, mt. 5857 Closing day: tuesday
Golf Club Poggio dei Medici - tel. 055.84350 www.poggiodeimedici.com18 holes par73, mt. 6338
Golf Club Punta Ala – tel. 0564.922121 www.puntaala.net/golf 18 holes par72, mt. 6168 Closing day: tuesday from Nov. to March
Golf Club Toscana- tel. 0566.820471 www.toscanagolf.com 18 holes par73, mt. 5680 Closing day: tuesday
Golf Club dell’Ugolino - tel. 055.2301009 www.golfugolino.it 18 holes par72, mt. 5676 Closing day: monday from October to March
Versilia Golf Club- tel. 0584881574 www.versiliagolf.com 18 holes par71, mt. 6115 Closing day: tuesday from Dec. to March
Argentario Golf Club - tel. 335.5461928 www.argentariogolfclub.it 18 holes
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NINTH NATIONAL DAY OF URBAN TREKKING – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2012 – SIENA
On Saturday, October 27th, the ninth day of the national urban trekking will be held in Siena, a guided tour to learn about and discover this beautiful town.
This year the theme is ” common stories of uncommon people” a path dedicated to uncommon characters but often not enough known that have gone through the history of Siena at different times, the protagonists of stories of faith, passion and talent.
Walking time: 2 hours and a half
Length: about 3 km
Starting point: Piazza del Campo (Siena)
Departure time of the guided tours: at 5.00 p.m. – 5.15 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. – 5.45 p.m.- 6.00p. m. – 6.15 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
For further information: Tourist and Economic Development Office tel +39 0577 292128/78 Or visit www.trekkingurbano.info
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“EXPLORING THE MONTAGNOLA SENESE”
On Sunday, October 14th: Walk Tour through churches and castles with medieval entertainment and a falconry show.
On the occasion of the ” 1st National Walking Day”, Monteriggioni, a very nice medieval village near Siena, will organize a walking tour that will lead you to some of the most important places of Monteriggioni’s territory like the Chiocciola Castle and the Colle Ciupi’s Church.
Along the way characters in medieval cloths will entertain you; the event will go on with a falconry demonstration.
Length of the itinerary: about 6.5 km
Duration: about 2 hours and a half
Price 5 € per person
Reservation is required within October, 12th
Itinerary suitable for children over 8 years old.
For Info and Reservation : www.monteriggioniturismo.it
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“VOLTERRAGUSTO” 2012, XV EXHIBITION OF WHITE TRUFFLE. OCTOBER 20TH /21ST – 27TH /28TH – 31ST AND NOVEMBER 1ST. VOLTERRA (PI).
Volterra, a few kilometers from Siena, will host “Volterragusto”, an event that celebrates food and wine, especially local white truffles and other local products such as wine, cheese, olive oil, and chocolate.
Ancient courts and historic buildings will be open to visitors for the occasion and will be the natural setting for the numerous initiatives and tasting events.
The appointment will be on October : Saturday 20th ; Sunday 21st ; Saturday 27th ; Sunday 28th ; Wednesday 31st and on November Thursday, 1st.
Among the many initiatives to report definitely “The Cheese race” (Sunday, October 21st at 3 p.m.), a race in which the districts of Volterra will compete by rolling along the city route their cheeses.
Tastings, meetings, historical parades and many other occasions not to be missed!
For the detailed program please visit www.volterragusto.co
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