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EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “Florence: A Geological History”

Presented by Esteban Nigro
with Additional Commentary by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Join geologist, Esteban Nigro, for this exclusive webinar where he will explain how our planet is shaped and how the city of Florence was built thanks to its materials. What rocks were used to create Florence Cathedral? What are the origins of Carrara marble? What relationship is there between the rocks that make up the Pitti Palace and the adjacent Boboli Gardens? After watching this webinar, you will see Florence with totally different eyes!

The webinar will include a 45-minute lecture followed by 15-minutes of Q&A.

Please note:

• Your participation is confirmed once you have purchased your ticket. You will receive the Zoom link to join the presentation circa 30 minutes before the start time.
• VIDEO RECORDING of the webinar will be available for unlimited streaming at your convenience for 7 days after the event.

Lecturer

Esteban Nigro is a geologist and cultural heritage tour guide, passionate about discovering history in the same place that it happened. He earned his degree in Geology from the University of Buenos Aires in 2008 and went on to study Industrial Engineering for 2 more years. After several years working as a geophysicist for Petrobas and Pampa Energia, Esteban began leading geological tours in Italy (Milan, Florence, Pisa, and the general Tuscany region) and Argentina (Buenos Aires).