Let's shed light on Peter Leopold, the enlightened ruler
Celebrations of the 260th anniversary of the inauguration of Peter Leopold of Habsburg-Lorraine as Grand Duke of Tuscany
To commemorate the 260th anniversary of Pietro Leopoldo Lorena's inauguration as governor of Tuscany, the Primo Conti Foundation is offering a series of events celebrating the Grand Duke.
Three meetings, two conversations dedicated to Pietro Leopoldo, and a themed walk to discover a lesser-known Florence.
PROGRAM
Friday, October 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM
I-conversation with Rita Tambone
The figure of Pietro Leopoldo and Tuscany's move towards modernity
Friday, October 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM
II-conversation with Rita Tambone
Court arts and crafts at the time of Peter Leopold
Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Workshop with Valerio Mirannalti
We mint the coins of Peter Leopold
Each participant will create their own bas-relief "Francescone" out of clay.
Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Workshop with Valerio Mirannalti
We mint the coins of Peter Leopold
Each participant will create their own bas-relief "Francescone" out of clay.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Workshop with Valerio Mirannalti
We mint the coins of Peter Leopold
Each participant will create their own clay
“Francescone” in bas-relief
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Walk with Rita Tambone
Florence: Hospitals and Confraternities in the Time of Peter Leopold (Meet in Piazza della Libertà in Florence, near Caffè Lietta)
Events are FREE with reservation required
The conversations and workshops will be held at the headquarters of the Primo Conti Foundation in via Giovanni Duprè, 18 Fiesole (FI)
The Foundation's internal parking lot has limited spaces, please contact us if you need one.
INFO and RESERVATIONS e-mail: info@fondazioneprimoconti.org
or, from 9am to 13pm, from Monday to Thursday, by contacting the Secretariat at 055.597095
