Roy Santi, a Journey Spanning Two Centuries

Walking through the narrow and high alleys of Barga, the steep stairways and the facades of the ancient ‘silver’ houses that seem to talk to each other – is an intimate and romantic experience. Chiara, Roy and I proceed enchanted to the threshold of the dominant terrace of the Collegiate Church of San Cristoforo which opens magnificent scenery to the West, where we see the wink in the distance of the famous Pania Forata.

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Chianti Pastry Shop: the Scent of Butter and Family Stories

Croissants, rice puddings, flatbreads, celebration cakes, and colorful mini pastries share space in the same display case, offering a range that suits every taste yet remains consistently rooted in one principle: artisanal quality. The classics of Florentine pastry—Torta della Nonna, Fedora, and others—stand alongside modern creations like Bavarians and cheesecakes. And of course, bread remains a cornerstone, available in various types and doughs, along with pizza, focaccia, and stuffed sandwiches.

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Love and Vital Momentum, from Florence to Paris

Florence, capital of the Renaissance, we are in the complex of the Basilica of San Lorenzo; Paris, the essence of modern European culture, from the Place de la Madeleine to the Hôtel de Crillon: two monumental exhibition itineraries in which Maestro Andrea Roggi confronts the architecture and volumes of the city through the significant lens of his creations. A journey that is only apparently formal that catapults the viewer into a dreamlike and archetypal dimension.

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