Month: February 2019

Chinese New Year 2019

12 February 2019    No Comments

In Piazza del Mercato nuovo events, Parade of the Dragon, music and dances to celebrate the year of the pig. 14/02 Inauguration ceremony with piano concert by Giulia Mazzoni and lightning ceremony of artistic installations, in the afternoon various entertainments until 8 p.m., ceremony of the Emperor’s wedding. 15/02 in the morning the square will be open to the public, […]

Golden and silk drapes. Fabrics for the European Renaissance courts

5 February 2019    No Comments

At the Museo del Tessuto an exhibition that illustrates the evolution of luxury textile production between the fourteenth and the sixteenth centuries. Over 120 specimens, specially restored for the occasion. In addition, large scale reproductions of 6 great figures of Italian Renaissance court life, including Cosimo dè Medici and Bianca Maria Sforza. Until 06June. Info 0574/611503