Careful restoration work has restored the ancient altarpiece depicting the Virgin of the Angels and Child to its former splendor, and it has returned to the confraternity church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Gallipoli (Lecce).

The crowdfunding campaign continues to fund the restoration of a traditional papier-mâché statue of Christ. Help the Confraternity bring their treasured statue back to its place beneath the altar …

Donate here: https://loveitaly.org/en/campaign/treasures-of-the-confraternity/

The canvas was blessed on Friday, November 28th, at 6:00 PM.

Ven. le Confraternita  S. Maria degli Angeli, Gallipoli

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the wonderful guests

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“We Love Italy” Valentine Event Partners

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in collaboration with

American Club of Rome, PWA, American Exchange
The American University of Rome, Martini and Friends, Temple University

and sponsored by
Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo
Castello di Corbara
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First Med
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Laura Mantovi
Mia Carmen

Love was definitely in the air on Tuesday 13th February in the stunning Art Deco bar of the Hotel Mediterraneo when the international community gathered together to celebrate our adopted country. WE LOVE ITALY 2024 raised 💗 €4,500 💗 for a restoration project at Museo Nazionale Romano. MNR Director Prof Stéphane Verger was present to thank the assembled company. Now the work begins to find exactly the right piece to restore.

The funds raised at last year’s event, also at the Hotel Mediterraneo, are supporting the restoration of stunning 2,000 year old gold funerary artefacts from the so-called Tomba degli Ori in Narce, part of the collection belonging to the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia (see here for more). Previous events have contributed to the restoration of the Statues of the Confraternita of S. Maria degli Angeli, Gallipoli; the Edicola in Via Frate Elia, Assisi; the Loggia di Galatea, Villa Farnesina, Rome (event); the columns of the Small Cloister, Certosa di Capri, Capri (event); the Kylix by the painter of Euaion, ETRU (event) and the “Marine Thiasus” sarcophagus in Galleria Corsini, Rome.

Thanks to our wonderful guests for their support; to our venue sponsor Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo, to our beverage sponsor Castello di Corbara and to our supporting sponsors: First Med and Laura Mantovi and Mia Carmen and to Camilla Donati for the use of her art.

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This February 13th, 2024 marks the 4th *We Love Italy Cocktail Party*, presented in collaboration with American Club of Rome, PWA, American Exchange, The American University of Rome, Martini and friends, Temple University that took place in Rome at the stunning Art Deco Hotel Mediterraneo.

Last year’s event – photos here – raised a staggering €3,500 for ETRU – National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia.

We are delighted to reveal that the funds will finance the restoration of some of the significant gold jewellery found in the Tomba degli ‘Ori’ at Narce (Tomb 103 in the Monte Cerreto necropolis) in the late 1800s. The ancient items, which date to the mid 7th century B.C., include a necklace, dress ornaments, an ornate pin, a pendant and the twisted bands (18) used by Faliscan ladies in their hair. The large number of precious objects, many with oriental influences, in the funeral goods found in the chamber tomb (which were to form the basis of the museum’s collections) suggests that it belonged to an aristocratic woman whose fortune was linked to the wealth and development of Narce in the 8th and 7th centuries B.C.. Furthermore, it had not been looted

The restoration will also offer the opportunity for research into the gold-making techniques pioneered over 2,500 years ago, such as the granulation that features on the necklace with its minute, delicately engraved hanging figures and the “slug” pin (2) which would have been used to fasten a garment at the shoulder. The team are also very keen to look further into the dress ornaments, the two gold plaques (14): one features naked female figures that have been linked to the iconography of the goddess Ishtar but the second has yet to be cleaned and examined in depth.

The objects are on display in Sala 32 until the restoration begins.

foto LoveItaly, ETRU

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The restoration of the Etruscan wine cup, from Vulci, was financed by funds raised at a LoveItaly event. The Art of Drinking Wine, a conversation between archaeologists Richard Hodges and Valentino Nizzo, focused on wine and the symposium in Etruscan culture.

LoveItaly thanks EATALY and everyone who supported the event.

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Once again the English-speaking community of Rome – gathered by the American Club of Rome, Professional Women’s Association, American Exchange, the American University of Rome, Temple University, LoveItaly – demonstrated its generosity in celebration of Italy, raising significant funds – €3,500 – for a restoration project at ETRU – National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia involving gold objects from the 2,500 year old Tomb degli “Ori” of Narce. More here: https://loveitaly.org/en/2024/loveitaly-crowd/romes-international-community-celebrates-italy/

Many, many thanks go to everyone who made this evening such a vibrant success: the wonderful clubs and organizations, the smiling guests and our generous hosts.

photo © Anthony Caronia

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On Tuesday October 4, Rome’s English-speaking community – American Club of Rome, American Exchange, American University of Rome, LoveItaly, Professional Women’s Association, Retake, Vote from Abroad, We the Italians – came together to celebrate Italy on the occasion of the feast day of her patron saint, Francis of Assisi. 

The evening, held at the stunning Loop Bar at the LVENTURE Hub above Termini Station, was dedicated to restoration projects in Assisi – the Frate Elia Aedicula – and Gallipoli – the Confraternity Statues.  Party-goers were welcomed by Stefano Pighini, VP LoveItaly and Chairman LVenture Group, and enjoyed presentations from the groups involved.

The celebration also raised over €1,200 for the restoration of the Confraternity Statues in Gallipoli, bringing the campaign closer to its end goal, with only another €4,000 required to complete.  The evening also  brought a generous donation of €5,000 to ensure the restoration of the Frate Elia Aedicula in Assisi, from Heidi Kuhn, CEO of Roots of Peace. 

Rome’s International Community Loves Italy

Presented by the International Community of Rome

American Club of Rome
American Exchange
American University of Rome
LoveItaly
Professional Women’s Association
Retake
Vote from Abroad
We the Italians

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We are thrilled to announced LoveItaly’s first event in collaboration with Eataly Rome.    On Wednesday November 6 at 6 pm, the archeologists Richard Hodges and Valentino Nizzo will discuss: “The Art of Drinking Wine. The Importance of drinking in the past” followed by a glass of wine and finger food offered by Eataly.

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Guests came to celebrate in the splendid setting of Palazzo Dama – Pacifico Roma, while fundraising for the restoration of the Loggia di Galatea at Villa Farnesina. The International Community of Rome & LoveItaly thank Bliss Corporation and Simona Romiti & Luca Pigliapoco for their generous contribution and support.

Wishing you all a HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

(photo Paolo Marinelli)

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The Cocktail will feature live music, appetizers and “cash bar” at the venue’s regular prices (wine/beer/juice €10; cocktail €14). There is no entry fee.  Guests are simply requested, in advance of the evening, to contribute to LoveItaly’s “Adopt a Column” crowdfunding campaign the amount of your choice to help restore the medieval monastery on the island of Capri.  La Certosa has survived seven centuries of pirates, wars, plagues and monastic suppression before embracing its new role today as the cultural heart of this world famous haven. But now the future of this 14th century monument is threatened and a restoration intervention on its columns is urgently needed.

Invite your family, colleagues, friends, and neighbors to be a part of history. Come out and celebrate with us starting 6pm on February 12th!

Become Part of Ancient History & Enlighten Future Generations


Eventbrite ticket

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