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#11 MILAN, a story of Rebirth
Palazzo Morando hosts a special rebirth story, an exhibition that starts showing the deep wounds inflicted on our city at the end of World War II, and ends with its reconstruction in 1953. Vintage photographies, war relics, videos and other sources document ten crucial years for Milan, witnessing industrious, dynamic and proud nature of the Milan and its citizens.
The bombings in 1943 have distorted Milan, by striking the places which more symbolised its cultural, artistic, religious life: the cathedral, the Royal Palace, the “Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci are just some examples of the war’s destruction, which changed the urban profile forever. The exhibition displays the situation in different parts of town focusing also on the daily life of displaced persons and the intense social relationships that intertwined in that period, from the solidarity of the collective canteens to the spontaneous economy of the black market. From these painful events, however, the rebirth of the city takes shape, in an exciting and vital reconstruction period. Among the finest examples, the reopening of La Scala with a triumphant concert directed by Arturo Toscanini in 1946.
"Milan’s Rebirth from 1943 to 1953"
Palazzo Morando - Costume Moda Immagine, until 12 February 2017.
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#11 Maremma Natural Park
The natural park of Maremma is a precious gem in the beauty of the Italian landscape: a set of ecosystems where wild environments combine with anthropogenic landscapes, inhabited by men since ancient times. Archaeologists in fact confirm that this area was inhabited since prehistoric times, probably because of the abundance of metals in the soil. Even today this area is kept in balance retaining its wonderful biodiversity. Here forests alternate with sandy beaches, fossil dunes and Mediterranean maquis; the oaks accompany the mastic tree, heather and hawthorn. Towards the Monti dell'Uccellina bay leaf, black hornbeam and maple trefoil can be found. In this wonderful park rare plants grow, such as the dwarf palm, and an amazing variety of wild orchids bloom. The pine forests extend close to the mouth of the Ombrone river and reach the sea, where junipers, lilies and chamomile sea fetch us right to the beach. In addition to such floral richness there is also an important fauna presence: wild boars, deers, roe deers and foxes, but also more than 270 species of birds inhabit the park and nest there. We wish you to spend a few days in this magical and precious place to experience the rebirth thanks to the natural beauty of living in harmony with the environment.
Maremma National Park
via del Bersagliere 7/9 - Alberese (GR)
Tel. +39 0564 393238 / +39 0564 407098 - e-mail: centrovisite@parco-maremma.it
Open daily from 8.30 AM to 6.00 PM.
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#10 Strolling on the High Line in New York
It is definitely wonderful to share the Rebirth in a place, especially if that place matches a disused infrastructure in a big city.
The High Line is a linear park in New York City, built in a section of the former West Side Line elevated railroad, part of the New York Central Railroad. Thanks to an intelligent and accurate work of urban renewal, supported by the Friends of the High Line (an association founded in 1999 by far-sighted citizens of NY) now you can walk "suspended" between Manhattan and the West Village, enjoying the spectacular view of the city that this park offers from its raised position. The beauty of the High Line is also in the fact that large tracts of original tracks have been preserved and harmoniously integrated with the green and with biocompatible furnishings.
A bold project has become a fine example of agritecture, an American term indicating the union between agriculture and sustainable architecture, making this part of the Big Apple a greener, kinder and more livable city. Well done NYC and happy Rebirth!
High Line public park
New York City, NY-USA
ALCHEMY OF REBIRTH
#10 Pepper, the aromatic Rebirth elixir
Pepper is an amazing plant, it is simple and at the same time rich of fine qualities. There are several varieties, like for example white pepper, green pepper, gray pepper, pink pepper and the long one. Anyway, black pepper is the most widely known, above all it is largely used in cooking.
Piper Nigrum comes from India, it is a perennial plant and it has numerous beneficial properties, known since ancient times. Among the most famous, it has digestive properties, thanks to the piperine contained in pepper’s fruits. Piperine has another less known merit: it stimulates the production of pigmentation, helping the treatment of skin diseases related to the lack of melanin.
Pepper is highly antioxidant, besides it prevents ageing of skin and the formation of wrinkles; for these reasons it is widely used in cosmetics, especially in creams and essential oils.
Moreover, we can underline other benefits coming from the use of pepper: it is renowned as antibacterial, antidepressant, expectorant and slimming.
Do not hesitate to get this incredible gift of nature; everyone will find it suitable for their own needs and will be sure to enjoy a pungent, invigorating Rebirth!