Some time ago, in Sardinia where Giulia Maria had a superb chunk of the coast which she kept wild, a famous and very rich American lady, high heels and an expensive bag, came to see her.
Giulia Maria had just been working in the fields, preparing for the vendemmia. As usual she was wearing a T shirt and flat shoes; the American lady asked her “Do you know where I can find Countess Crespi?”
Continue reading Some time ago: a memory of Giulia Maria Crespi by Gaia Servadio [..]
As part of our online activities during the pandemic, we have been organising a series of Zoom meetings in collaboration with FAI since the beginning of June. These meetings gave us the chance to spend quality time together and, above all, to have an insight view on FAI’s work and areas of expertise, explained by those in charge of them.
Continue reading FAI UK: Let’s stay connected… our series of Zoom meetings [..]
Italy has finally reopened after many months of lockdown. Since the end of May, also FAI has been reopening its Properties.
We all couldn’t wait to spend some days in touch with nature, walking in a forest or in a blooming garden, and to enjoy the discovery of a location full of art and culture spot. We have been looking forward to fulfilling the desire to rediscover our beautiful artistic and natural heritage.
Continue reading FAI reopens its properties with safety paramount [..]
The Coronavirus emergency forced us to communicate on line to keep in contact with our members.
In this respect FAI UK proposed a media campaign offering virtual glimpses of Italian beauty by sharing a series of videos and information on FAI properties. So we created a specific page on our website, which now enriches the experience of every user that navigates our portal. We also posted videos, together with stunning pictures, stories and curiosities on FAI activities, on Facebook and on Instagram.
Continue reading Discover our new online media platform and social channels! [..]
As a homage to the city in Italy that has been most severely hit byCovid19, on June 26 FAI will open the gardens of Palazzo Moroni, its most recent acquisition, the first urban palazzo situated in the heart of the old city of Bergamo.
Palazzo Moroni is a typical aristocratic palace of sixteenth-century Lombardy, owned by the Moroni family since it was built. Its furnished interior and collection of artistic masterpieces has been exceptionally preserved along with the entire original structure, which consists of a formal garden and extensive vegetable garden of around two hectares with vineyards and terraced orchards – an extremely rare find in an urban context, and today enjoyed as a vast, extraordinary, and atmospheric historical park in the heart of the Upper City.
Continue reading Opening of the gardens of Palazzo Moroni in Bergamo [..]
Cari amici Italiani e Britannici,
The storm is upon us. COVID-19 has caused Europe to close down, and to close its borders. Our beloved Italy has suffered and is suffering worst of all. I am sure that you will join me in sending all our friends there our love and solidarity and our fervent hopes for better times.
Continue reading A letter from our Chairman, William Parente [..]
Continue reading A message from FAI President, Professor Andrea Carandini [..]
FAI UK had organised an exciting agenda of events for the upcoming Spring.
Three teams are at work to restore the sheltered walkway, the dry-stone walls that support the slopes, and to complete the wooden railings of the paths, following strong autumnal rains that have made them unsafe.
Works will continue with the refacing of the narrow stone conduits that collect rainwaters in order to control the flow of water, followed by the stabilisation the dirt trails, and the completion of tree-planting and works to contain the slopes.
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