Saving Italy's cultural heritage by modern means

In lieu of state cash, culture minister Dario Franceschini is turning to crowdfunding and tax breaks to save Italy’s treasures – and defeat heritage thievesThe walk to Dario Franceschini’s office is in itself testament to Italy’s vast heritage. Past countless paintings which line the corridors of the culture ministry, he sits dwarfed by high walls adorned with books. In any other capital such a scene might seem as if it were put on for guests, but in Rome it feels more as if Italy has si