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1. The Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

   A treasure chest with a unique history is hidden in Florence, right in the historic center. A place known to many in the world, born in 1221 by the Dominican friars, who settled in Florence at that time. We are talking about the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica of Santa Maria Novella: the oldest pharmacy in the world. The perfumery sales room is accessed via a finely sculpted pietra serena portal. However, this access tunnel to the Sales Hall is not the original entrance to the Pharmacy: the official opening of the pharmacy to the public (in 1612) saw access from the large […]

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2. Celebrating Earth Day: 5 gorgeous green areas in Milan 

   Today, April 22nd, is World Earth Day: an important reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the only home we have — our planet. Established in 1970, Earth Day has since evolved into a global movement, bringing attention to environmental issues and inspiring individuals and communities worldwide to take action.  As part of the Green Standard Schools, we at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano take constant action to raise awareness among our students and staff: you can read more about our concrete “green” actions here!  Today, take a moment to consider the beauty and diversity of the planet […]

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3. Why do italian say ‘gettonato’ to indicate a person who is very successful or an object that is in high demand?

   Often in Italian, especially when talking about radio hits, we say that a song or a singer is very gettonato. The expression means that the song in question or the artist is in high demand and, therefore, very popular. The expression comes from the television programme Festivalbar, which for over 30 years was the national point of reference for youngsters’ music. This singing competition, invented by Vittorio Salvetti took place in the summer and included travelling concerts throughout Italy. During these concerts, Italian and international singers who had achieved success thanks to their songs’ popularity in bars performed live, hence […]

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4. From Mexico to Italy: Sofia Guillemin's Italian experience of culture, friendship and gelato

   At the beginning of this year we met Sofia, a true volcano of energy and creativity. Let's read how her experience went! Hello everyone! Today I want to tell you about my Italian experience, a journey that has changed my life in ways I never imagined. I am Ana Sofia, a 23-year-old Mexican graphic designer with a passion for content creation and two successful businesses, including my beloved ice cream shops. My love for ice cream was born during a trip to Asia, in Tokyo, where I discovered 'soft' ice cream, which I now sell in my shops. This passion […]

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5. Sakura: From the Rising Sun to Rome!

   The Japanese term "Sakura” refers to the blossoming of cherry trees: more specifically how when cherry trees start to bloom, their branches become filled with beautiful pink or white flowers. This event symbolically recalls Japanese philosophies linked to the intentional practice of patience, respect for nature, and through these actions the attainment of inner peace. In fact in Japan, Sakura is a national symbol not only of beauty, but also of rebirth and new life as it marks the beginning of spring after the cold months of winter. Every year, millions of people gather in parks and gardens to observe, […]

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