Italy has a unique artistic heritage. However, many of its ‘gems’ not only get left in storage, far from sight, but they’re often left in neglectful conditions. One of these is Sammezzano Castle, a masterpiece of 19th century “orientalist” art (so much so that critics compared it to the Sistine Chapel), with a park that nearly covers 200 hectares. The Castle is the best-loved place among the 1.5 million people who voted in the Italian Environmental Fund (FAI)’s 8th “Places of th… (View original article)