One thing I wish. which seems doable,is that major busy museums would no longer allow photography. A place like the Uffizi could post downloadable images of their paintings on their website and tell people if they want images just to download them.
A €250 fine would go a long way towards needed upkeep, etc.
The last time I went to the Uffizi, I spent most of my time looking at the back of cell phones that were in front of the paintings I wanted to look at while people tried to take photos. Do you really look at these crappy photos when you get home?
And obviously, you wouldn't have incidents like people falling into paintings and damaging them.
You make a valid point; however, I hate not being able to take photos in museums; it's how I remember what was most important to me. I also photograph whatever info is there so I have it for reference; I often learn more later, when I have time to look at everything carefully. That said, I'd be game IF the museums did their part and made photos and info available for everything. You can view lots of the Uffizi's holdings online now, but I don't think they post everything. Unfortunately, I don't think consistency across museums and completeness would be a given. But it's clear something needs to be done.
It’s true. I use it the same way, to make notes for myself. It would be a shame. But for me it would be preferable.
That time at the Ufizzi was ridiculous. And it wasn’t even high season. I watched a northern European man push a teenage girls phone aside because she held it up right in front of his face while he was looking at a sculpture. I think it’s exacerbated because the Uffizi doesn’t have very large rooms.
At least people aren’t herded through en masse like at the Vatican. Long gone are the days when you could wander and pause there. If the Uffizi ever gets like that I’ll be majorly bummed.
Thank you Cheryl for the excellent summary update on the minor issue. Not sure if there is more here but the same explanation with more background is provided by Italian attorney Marco Permunian in this video Minor Issue Update: Italian Supreme Court Steps In to Review Citizenship Eligibility
Thanks! Yeah, there's a lot to unpack in this ever-changing landscape, but for now we're stuck with mostly speculation. My attorney is leading the charge and I'm riding the wave of his confidence (while trying not to get my hopes up too much). As I said, more on all this later!
I came for the citizenship drama but stayed for Bacchus getting to second base.
This roundup has it all—international legal intrigue, stolen marble joyrides, and tourists behaving badly enough to make the gods weep (or laugh).
Also: “30 kilos of marble between his feet on a scooter” is the most Italian headline I’ve ever read that didn’t involve Berlusconi.
And if Bacchus isn’t offended, I’d like to believe he at least demanded a better wine pairing.
Grazie for the updates—can’t wait for part 4. I’ll be over here clutching my paperwork and trying not to lick any statues.
Haha, thank you for sticking around for Bacchus; he appreciates it! As for Berlusconi, he’d prob rather you keep your comments to yourself! :-)
Wonders never cease
Mannaggia, I am like the May 2nd guy!
My quest: to pick figs in the yard of the abandoned house 2 houses away from ours.
The peril: scaling the metal gate and then hopping on the stone wall to reach the tree. But I fell onto the gate and it poked a hole in my thigh.
No stitches but I did get a Tetanus shot and a chance to experience an Italian Pronto Soccorso.
Oh no! Ouch! Hope the figs were worth it!
1. The figs were not ripe yet.
2. After the fact I was told the gate was not really locked. All that for nothing. Argh.
Oh man, that is really a bummer. Argh indeed!
I don't mean to get all sanctimonious but sometimes it just seems that people don't care.
I don't think there's much doubt about that! We're living in the Age of Selfishness, unfortunately.
It sounds like the stories of Europeans and other fools coming to Yellowstone National Park. Beauty seems to attract idiots.
Why why why why why? [sobbing emoji]
One thing I wish. which seems doable,is that major busy museums would no longer allow photography. A place like the Uffizi could post downloadable images of their paintings on their website and tell people if they want images just to download them.
A €250 fine would go a long way towards needed upkeep, etc.
The last time I went to the Uffizi, I spent most of my time looking at the back of cell phones that were in front of the paintings I wanted to look at while people tried to take photos. Do you really look at these crappy photos when you get home?
And obviously, you wouldn't have incidents like people falling into paintings and damaging them.
You make a valid point; however, I hate not being able to take photos in museums; it's how I remember what was most important to me. I also photograph whatever info is there so I have it for reference; I often learn more later, when I have time to look at everything carefully. That said, I'd be game IF the museums did their part and made photos and info available for everything. You can view lots of the Uffizi's holdings online now, but I don't think they post everything. Unfortunately, I don't think consistency across museums and completeness would be a given. But it's clear something needs to be done.
It’s true. I use it the same way, to make notes for myself. It would be a shame. But for me it would be preferable.
That time at the Ufizzi was ridiculous. And it wasn’t even high season. I watched a northern European man push a teenage girls phone aside because she held it up right in front of his face while he was looking at a sculpture. I think it’s exacerbated because the Uffizi doesn’t have very large rooms.
At least people aren’t herded through en masse like at the Vatican. Long gone are the days when you could wander and pause there. If the Uffizi ever gets like that I’ll be majorly bummed.
Great post
Thanks, Nancy!
Incredibile! But true, I´m sure.
Too many peeps and they be dumber than ever, so it seems!
Thank you Cheryl for the excellent summary update on the minor issue. Not sure if there is more here but the same explanation with more background is provided by Italian attorney Marco Permunian in this video Minor Issue Update: Italian Supreme Court Steps In to Review Citizenship Eligibility
https://youtu.be/rglyqplzgiM?si=fr2NA82KKSQCS427
Thanks! Yeah, there's a lot to unpack in this ever-changing landscape, but for now we're stuck with mostly speculation. My attorney is leading the charge and I'm riding the wave of his confidence (while trying not to get my hopes up too much). As I said, more on all this later!