Francesca was invited to sign the Golden Book of the City of Innsbruck — an elegant and historic honorary book in which high-ranking guests and distinguished figures from politics, culture, sport, and science inscribe their names during official receptions at City Hall. Each entry is carefully prepared in advance by a professional calligrapher, highlighting the special significance of this tradition.
The invitation followed her recognition as Austria’s Scientist of the Year. Innsbruck’s mayor Johannes Anzengruber warmly congratulated Francesca and emphasized how proud the city is of her achievement.
The visit marked a meaningful gesture of appreciation from the City of Innsbruck for her outstanding accomplishments.