We publish the speech given by FAI President Andrea Carandini last March on the occasion of the opening of the 25th Convention of FAI Delegates and Volunteers.
Continue reading The Environment for FAI, an indissoluble bond between Nature and History [..]
As he recalls Maria Adele (Pupa) Carnevale Miniati, the Ligurian sunlight and the scent of wisteria, Executive Vice President Marco Magnifico recounts FAI’s challenging and exciting new venture: Villa Rezzola, overlooking the Golfo dei Poeti in Lerici.
Continue reading Villa Rezzola: the donation and FAI’s new challenge [..]
Since March, we have had the opportunity to attend several webinars organised by FAI in a new series entitled Postcards from Italy – Tales from the world of FAI
Continue reading Our webinars series to enjoy Italy from home [..]
Looking after and maintaining the Olivetti Shop in St Mark’s Square in Venice means not only dealing on a daily basis with a jewel of 20th-century architecture, but also with a precious, delicate space that is threatened by high water several times a year.
Continue reading Negozio Olivetti: behind the scenes of a 20th century icon [..]
In spring, the gardens of FAI properties are an explosion of light and colour. In anticipation of reopening, here is a photographic tour of the green areas that the Trust looks after and defends every day, in every season. Continue reading Springtime in FAI properties: an explosion of colours [..]
The US President convened 40 world leaders for a summit on combating climate change: the decisive decade has begun, there is no turning back. Transforming economies towards ecological transition is the way to save our Planet.
Continue reading Biden and world leaders at a climate change summit [..]
The biggest street festival dedicated to Italy’s cultural heritage and landscape is back. 600 openings in more than 300 cities throughout Italy, in full compliance with health-and-safety regulations.
On 31 March 2021, the Draghi government announced the decision to exclude large cruise liners from the Venice Lagoon. This is a victory for FAI, who, for ten years, has been defending the delicate ecosystem of the lagoon city and calling for solutions to safeguard the World Heritage Site.
Continue reading “Grandi Navi”: a new decree excludes ocean liners from the Lagoon [..]
Italian lecturers who usually accompany trips organized for FAI members will guide you in a very different type of travel, the kind you can do with your mind.
Continue reading Grand Tour around the world – Webinars to travel with your mind [..]
Known for having worked on Da Vinci’s Last Supper and the Scrovegni Chapel, the 95-year-old restorer had recently come back to FAI’s Monastero di Torba. She left us at the age of 95 last December.
Continue reading In memory of Pinin Brambilla, Italy’s most well-known restorer [..]
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