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  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Giuseppe Basso, CEO of Cinecittà Studios, poses for a portrait in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8230.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A Roman temple of the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, is seen here from behind the scenes in Cinecittà in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8035.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A maintenance worker employed at Cinecittà Studios paints a Roman temple of the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, here in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7982.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: The prop of the Medusa of "Fellini's Casanova", a 1976 film by director Federico Fellini, is here at the entrance of Cinecittà <br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7571.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Entrance to Cinecittà, a large film studio considered the hub of Italian cinema, in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8424.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Entrance to Cinecittà, a large film studio considered the hub of Italian cinema, in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8353.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Studio 5, Italian film director Federico Fellini's favorite, in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8315.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Studio 5, Italian film director Federico Fellini's favorite, in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8298.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: The set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, is here in Cinecittà in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8269.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Giuseppe Basso, CEO of Cinecittà Studios, poses for a portrait in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8234.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Giuseppe Basso, CEO of Cinecittà Studios, poses for a portrait in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8213.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Giuseppe Basso, CEO of Cinecittà Studios, is here during an interview in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8199.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Giuseppe Basso, CEO of Cinecittà Studios, is here during an interview in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8193.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Giuseppe Basso, CEO of Cinecittà Studios, is here during an interview in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8158.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: The entrance to the equipment storage of Cinecittà Studios is here in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8050.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Maintenance workers employed at Cinecittà Studios paint a Roman temple of the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, here in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8043.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015:<br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8004.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A maintenance worker employed at Cinecittà Studios paints a Roman temple of the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, here in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7998.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Maintenance workers employed at Cinecittà Studios paint a Roman temple of the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, here in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7972.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Maintenance workers employed at Cinecittà Studios paint a Roman temple of the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, here in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7965.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: The set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, is here in Cinecittà in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7925.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Maintenance workers employed at Cinecittà Studios paint a Roman temple of the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, here in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7882.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A maintenance worker employed at Cinecittà Studios paints a Roman temple of the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, here in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7858.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Two men rest on the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, is here in Cinecittà in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
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Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7851.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A portion of the set of "Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt", an upcoming film (2016) by director Cyrus Nowrasteh  based on Anne Rice's 2005 book, is here in Cinecittà  <br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
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Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7821.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A portion of the set of "Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt", an upcoming film (2016) by director Cyrus Nowrasteh  based on Anne Rice's 2005 book, is here in Cinecittà  <br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7799.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A portion of the film set of "Francesco", a 2005 mini TV series on the life of Sain Francis of Assisi, here in Cinecittà in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
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Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7754.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A portion of the set of "Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt", an upcoming film (2016) by director Cyrus Nowrasteh  based on Anne Rice's 2005 book, is here in Cinecittà  <br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7735.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Props used in previous film productions are stocked outdoors in Cinecittà<br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7699.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Props used in previous film productions are stocked outdoors in Cinecittà<br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7650.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Props used in previous film productions are stocked outdoors in Cinecittà<br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7624.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A catapult used for a scene of Ben-Hur, the upcoming American historical epic film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, is here by the Studio 13 of Cinecittà   <br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
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Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7605.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A "silence" sign above the entrance door of the Teatro 1 (Studio 1) of Cinecittà<br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7583.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A "silence" sign above the entrance door of the Teatro 1 (Studio 1) in Cinecittà<br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7578.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A direction sign for the production of Ben-Hur, the upcoming American historical epic film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, is taped on a tree in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
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Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
 <br />
Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_8058.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: A maintenance worker employed at Cinecittà Studios paints a Roman temple of the set of "Rome", the British-American-Italian broadcasted between 2005 and 2007 on HBO, BBC Two and RaiDue, here in Cinecittà, Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
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Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7902.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 30 MARCH 2015: Props used in previous film productions are stocked outdoors in Cinecittà<br />
in Rome, Italy, on March 30th 2015.<br />
<br />
Italy instated a special 25% tax credit for film productions in 2010. The industry then lobbied to remove the credit’s cap, and last July, Italy lifted its tax credit limit from €5 million per movie to €10 million per company per year. <br />
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Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were founded in 1937 by Benito Mussolini as part of a scheme to revive the Italian film industry. In the 1950s, the number of international productions being made here led to Rome being dubbed as the "Hollywood on the Tiber". In the 1950s, Cinecittà was the filming location for several large American film productions like Ben-Hur, and then became the studio most closely associated with Federico Fellini.<br />
After a period of near-bankruptcy, the Italian Government privatized Cinecittà in 1997, selling an 80% stake.<br />
<br />
Currently Ben-Hur and Zoolander 2 are booked into Cinecittà Studios.
    CIPG_20150330_NYT-Cinecitta__M3_7654.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: A dog unit of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) and cash dog Zicos walk towards their terminal where the working day will start, in Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
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Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6310.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: A dog unit of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) and cash dog Zicos walk by the aircraft stand before entering the terminal where their working day will start, in Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6279.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) of Fiumicino Airport, walks towards the dog unit pickup to start his working day, at Fiumicio Airport in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
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Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6103.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) of Fiumicino Airport, waits for his instructor to open the kennel gate before starting its working day, at Fiumicio Airport in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6090.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police searches for undeclared cash in the car of a man suspected of smuggling money across the border with Swizerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4055.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A Dog unit of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) waits together with his cash dog for a call from his colleagues to inspect cars suspected of carrying undeclared cash into Switzerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3791.jpg
  • Senator Silvio Berlusconi, former Prime Minister of Italy and leader of Forza Italia, looks up while his party anthem is played at the end of an outdoor rally in central Rome during which he declared himself a victim of persecution as the Senate was voting to expel him from Parliament over his tax fraud conviction, in Rome, Italy, on November 27th 2013.<br />
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Roma, novembre 2013. Silvio Berlusconi ascolta l'inno di Forza Italia a conclusione del suo comizio di protesta nel quale si è dichiarato vittima di persecuzioni, poco prima che il Senato votasse a favore della sua decadenza da Senatore della Repubblica.
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  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, sniffs passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6562.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, sniffs passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6547.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, stands at attention by an dog unit officer before sniffing passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6527.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, sniffs passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6513.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, stands at attention before sniffing passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6500.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, stands at attention before sniffing passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6498.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, stands at attention before sniffing passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
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Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6495.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, sniffs passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6468.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, waits to sniff passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6400.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, waits to sniff passengers suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
<br />
Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6373.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard) of Rome Fiumicino Airport, sniffs the shoes of a passenger suspected of carrying undeclared cash, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
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Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6366.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: A dog unit of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) and cash dog Zicos walk by an aircraft before entering the terminal where their working day will start, in Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
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Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6274.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) of Fiumicino Airport, starts his by freely walking and running in a field at the end of one of the runways of Rome Fiumicino airport,  Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
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Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6115.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) of Fiumicino Airport, waits for his instructor to open the kennel gate before starting its working day, at Fiumicio Airport in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
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Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6083.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - 31 October 2013: An information plaque for Zicos, the cash dog of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) of Fiumicino airport, hangs at the entrance of his cell at the kennel at the Guardia di Finanza kennel of Fiumicino Airport, in Rome, Italy, on October 31st 2013. <br />
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Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police) of Fiumicino Airport have intercepted more than 6.9 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 4 million euros.
    CIPG_20131031_NYT_CashDogs__M3_6056.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: An officer of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) unmounts the ceiling of a car suspected of smuggling undeclared cash into Switzerland, after the cash dog focused his attention on it, in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4359.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: During a simulation a cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) finds hidden cash under the jeans of an officer in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4322.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) searches for undeclared cash in the car of a man suspected of smuggling money across the border with Swizerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4242.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) searches for undeclared cash and focuses his attention on the interior ceiling of the car of a man suspected of smuggling money across the border with Swizerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4240.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) searches for undeclared cash in the car of a man suspected of smuggling money across the border with Swizerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4223.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A Dog Unit of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) walks with its cash dog towards a car suspected of carrying undeclared cash into Switzerland for an inspection in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4189.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A Dog Unit of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) walks with its cash dog towards a car suspected of carrying undeclared cash into Switzerland for an inspection in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4159.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) waits with its instructor to inspect a car suspected of smuglling undeclared cash into Switzerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4120.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) waits with its instructor to inspect a car suspected of smuglling undeclared cash into Switzerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4114.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A Dog unit of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) waits together with his cash dog for a call from his colleagues to inspect cars suspected of carrying undeclared cash into Switzerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4107.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A Dog unit of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) waits together with his cash dog for a call from his colleagues to inspect cars suspected of carrying undeclared cash into Switzerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4089.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police searches for undeclared cash in the car of a man suspected of smuggling money across the border with Swizerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_4073.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A drug-sniffiing dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police searches for drugs in two men suspected of smuggling money and drugs across the border with Swizerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3982.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A Dog Unit of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) walks with its drug-sniffing towards a car suspected of carrying undeclared cash and drugs into Switzerland for an inspection in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3862.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: An officer of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) questions a man suspected of smuggling cash into Switzerland by car in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3857.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A view of the border between Italy and Switzerland as seen from a highway stop in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3845.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) waits with its instructor to inspect a car suspected of smuglling undeclared cash into Switzerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3805.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police searches for undeclared cash in the car of a man suspected of smuggling money across the border with Swizerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3763.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A Dog Unit of the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) walks with its cash dog towards a car suspected of carrying undeclared cash into Switzerland for an inspection in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3739.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) is here before the inspection of a car suspected of hiding undeclared cash to smuggle into Switzerland on its way out of Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3689.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A drug-sniffiing dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police searches for drugs in the car of a man suspected of smuggling money and drugs across the border with Swizerland in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3932.jpg
  • COMO, ITALY - 25 October 2013: A cash dog of Italy's Guardia di Finanza (Finance Guard) searches for undeclared cash among the personal belongings of a man suspected of smuggling money across the border with Swizerland by car in Como, Italy, at the border with Chiasso (Switzerland) on October 25th 2013. Cash dogs are sniffer dogs that have specially trained to detect the ink on currency notes. In the effort of cracking down on tax evasion and cash smuggling, the Guardia di Finanza works with highly trained dogs in outposts along its borders with Switzerland and France, and in international airports such as Rome Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa.<br />
<br />
In Italy, the law allows to travel with up to 10,000 euros in cash. Beyond that, one must declare to the authorities.<br />
<br />
In 2012, the Guardia di Finanza of the  borders with Chiasso in Switzerland have intercepted more than 55 million euros not declared. In 2013, until September 31st, they have intercepted more than 92 million euros.  The Guardia di Finanza of the Chiasso outpost has been using cash dogs since 2010.
    CIPG_20131025_NYT_CashDogs__M3_3672.jpg
  • FLORENCE, ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: Dimitri Conti (38), founder and CEO of Lionard Luxury Real Estate, poses for a portrait in his office in Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_9002.jpg
  • MONTERIGGIONI (SIENA), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The chapel of the abandoned Castle of Sapia Salviani in Monteriggioni Pontassieve, approximately 50km from Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 11th century and underwent several changes over the centuries. The last version of the castle dates back the 15th century. Salvia Sapiani (1210-1278), a noblewoman from Siena and protagonist of the terrace of the envious in Dante's Purgatory, lived in this castle. There are 1,530 square meters of interior surface and 5 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8950.jpg
  • MONTERIGGIONI (SIENA), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: Dimitri Conti (38), founder and CEO of Lionard Luxury Real Estate, walks by the abandoned Castle of Sapia Salviani in Monteriggioni Pontassieve, approximately 50km from Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 11th century and underwent several changes over the centuries. The last version of the castle dates back the 15th century. Salvia Sapiani (1210-1278), a noblewoman from Siena and protagonist of the terrace of the envious in Dante's Purgatory, lived in this castle. There are 1,530 square meters of interior surface and 5 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8926.jpg
  • MONTERIGGIONI (SIENA), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The abandoned Castle of Sapia Salviani in Monteriggioni Pontassieve, approximately 50km from Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 11th century and underwent several changes over the centuries. The last version of the castle dates back the 15th century. Salvia Sapiani (1210-1278), a noblewoman from Siena and protagonist of the terrace of the envious in Dante's Purgatory, lived in this castle. There are 1,530 square meters of interior surface and 5 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8917.jpg
  • CERTALDO (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: Interior of a bedroom of the Castle of Tavolese, in Certaldo, approximately 50km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 13th century and was inhabited by Farinata degli Uberti, an Italian aristocrat and military leader, considered by some of his contemporaries to be a heretic. He is remembered mostly for his appearance in Dante Alighieri's Inferno. There are more than 7,000 square meters of interior surface and 62 hectares of land (among which are 14 ha of olive grove and <br />
11ha of vineyards).<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8834.jpg
  • CERTALDO (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: Interior of a bedroom of the Castle of Tavolese, in Certaldo, approximately 50km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 13th century and was inhabited by Farinata degli Uberti, an Italian aristocrat and military leader, considered by some of his contemporaries to be a heretic. He is remembered mostly for his appearance in Dante Alighieri's Inferno. There are more than 7,000 square meters of interior surface and 62 hectares of land (among which are 14 ha of olive grove and <br />
11ha of vineyards).<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8822.jpg
  • CERTALDO (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The terrace of the Castle of Tavolese, in Certaldo, approximately 50km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 13th century and was inhabited by Farinata degli Uberti, an Italian aristocrat and military leader, considered by some of his contemporaries to be a heretic. He is remembered mostly for his appearance in Dante Alighieri's Inferno. There are more than 7,000 square meters of interior surface and 62 hectares of land (among which are 14 ha of olive grove and <br />
11ha of vineyards).<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8777.jpg
  • PONTASSIEVE (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The barn of Castle of Torre a Decima, in Pontassieve (Chianti region), approximately 20km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 14th century by the Pazzi, a noble and powerful tuscan family. In 1478 they were involved in the conspiracy (which bears their name) to replace the de' Medici family as rulers of Florence. Today, the castle is a private residence. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land (part of which are olive groves and vineyards).<br />
<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8734.jpg
  • PONTASSIEVE (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The 14th century chapel of St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi is here in the property of the Castle of Torre a Decima, in Pontassieve (Chianti region), approximately 20km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 14th century by the Pazzi, a noble and powerful tuscan family. In 1478 they were involved in the conspiracy (which bears their name) to replace the de' Medici family as rulers of Florence. Today, the castle is a private residence. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land (part of which are olive groves and vineyards).<br />
<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8716.jpg
  • PONTASSIEVE (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The courtyard of the Castle of Torre a Decima, in Pontassieve (Chianti region), approximately 20km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 14th century by the Pazzi, a noble and powerful tuscan family. In 1478 they were involved in the conspiracy (which bears their name) to replace the de' Medici family as rulers of Florence. Today, the castle is a private residence. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land (part of which are olive groves and vineyards).<br />
<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8699.jpg
  • PONTASSIEVE (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: A ladderm a door and a metal overdoor arch are left in a room of the Castle of Torre a Decima, in Pontassieve (Chianti region), approximately 20km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 14th century by the Pazzi, a noble and powerful tuscan family. In 1478 they were involved in the conspiracy (which bears their name) to replace the de' Medici family as rulers of Florence. Today, the castle is a private residence. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land (part of which are olive groves and vineyards).<br />
<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8695.jpg
  • PONTASSIEVE (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The vineyards that are within the property of the Castle of Torre a Decima, are seen here from the rooftop in Pontassieve (Chianti region), approximately 20km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 14th century by the Pazzi, a noble and powerful tuscan family. In 1478 they were involved in the conspiracy (which bears their name) to replace the de' Medici family as rulers of Florence. Today, the castle is a private residence. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land (part of which are olive groves and vineyards).<br />
<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8685.jpg
  • PONTASSIEVE (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The dining room of the Castle of Torre a Decima, in Pontassieve (Chianti region), approximately 20km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 14th century by the Pazzi, a noble and powerful tuscan family. In 1478 they were involved in the conspiracy (which bears their name) to replace the de' Medici family as rulers of Florence. Today, the castle is a private residence. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land (part of which are olive groves and vineyards).<br />
<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8642.jpg
  • PONTASSIEVE (FLORENCE), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The Castle of Torre a Decima, in Pontassieve (Chianti region), approximately 20km from Florence, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 14th century by the Pazzi, a noble and powerful tuscan family. In 1478 they were involved in the conspiracy (which bears their name) to replace the de' Medici family as rulers of Florence. Today, the castle is a private residence. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land (part of which are olive groves and vineyards).<br />
<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers. There are more than 10,000 square meters of interior surface and 156 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8629.jpg
  • MONTERIGGIONI (SIENA), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: Dimitri Conti (38), founder and CEO of Lionard Luxury Real Estate, poses for a portrait in front of the abandoned Castle of Sapia Salviani in Monteriggioni Pontassieve, approximately 50km from Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 11th century and underwent several changes over the centuries. The last version of the castle dates back the 15th century. Salvia Sapiani (1210-1278), a noblewoman from Siena and protagonist of the terrace of the envious in Dante's Purgatory, lived in this castle. There are 1,530 square meters of interior surface and 5 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8978.jpg
  • MONTERIGGIONI (SIENA), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: Dimitri Conti (38), founder and CEO of Lionard Luxury Real Estate, poses for a portrait in front of the abandoned Castle of Sapia Salviani in Monteriggioni Pontassieve, approximately 50km from Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 11th century and underwent several changes over the centuries. The last version of the castle dates back the 15th century. Salvia Sapiani (1210-1278), a noblewoman from Siena and protagonist of the terrace of the envious in Dante's Purgatory, lived in this castle. There are 1,530 square meters of interior surface and 5 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8969.jpg
  • MONTERIGGIONI (SIENA), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: A grating secures one of the entrances of the abandoned Castle of Sapia Salviani in Monteriggioni Pontassieve, approximately 50km from Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 11th century and underwent several changes over the centuries. The last version of the castle dates back the 15th century. Salvia Sapiani (1210-1278), a noblewoman from Siena and protagonist of the terrace of the envious in Dante's Purgatory, lived in this castle. There are 1,530 square meters of interior surface and 5 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8943.jpg
  • MONTERIGGIONI (SIENA), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The abandoned Castle of Sapia Salviani in Monteriggioni Pontassieve, approximately 50km from Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 11th century and underwent several changes over the centuries. The last version of the castle dates back the 15th century. Salvia Sapiani (1210-1278), a noblewoman from Siena and protagonist of the terrace of the envious in Dante's Purgatory, lived in this castle. There are 1,530 square meters of interior surface and 5 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8939.jpg
  • MONTERIGGIONI (SIENA), ITALY - 19 JANUARY 2015: The courtyard of the abandoned Castle of Sapia Salviani in Monteriggioni Pontassieve, approximately 50km from Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on January 19th 2015.<br />
<br />
The castle was built in the 11th century and underwent several changes over the centuries. The last version of the castle dates back the 15th century. Salvia Sapiani (1210-1278), a noblewoman from Siena and protagonist of the terrace of the envious in Dante's Purgatory, lived in this castle. There are 1,530 square meters of interior surface and 5 hectares of land.<br />
<br />
The high maintenance costs and the increasing property taxes have  convinced the owners of historical and luxury properties to consider the opportunity to sell their real estate to foreign markets, that are the only ones interested. in such offers.<br />
<br />
The castle is listed in a portfolio of 70 castles managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, a company founded in Florence in 2008. Lionard Luxury Real Estate has a portfolio of approximately 1200 luxury real estates. About 60/70 percent of the inquiries they receive are for Tuscan castles, while 95 percent of their transactions are done with foreign buyers.
    CIPG_20150119_INYT_Castles__M3_8928.jpg
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