The Uffizi Gallery’s vast collection of self-portraits is to acquire two new works, the self-portraits of Belgian artist Jan Fabre, which he has donated to the museum and which will remain on display in the Sala del Camino on the first floor of the Uffizi until 30 September.
Month: September 2012
Autumn’s soul in the kitchen in Florence
Autumn’s soul in the kitchen, in Florence: from 20th September to 13th October the Grand Hotel Minerva will present some of the typical autumn classic – Florentine steak, duck, wild boar or pappardelle – with seasonal products just as fried mushrooms, grilled or sautéed, egg salad, figs, Italy grape, strawberry and “red globe”.
A brilliant Fiorentina defeated Catania 2-0
A brilliant and cynical Fiorentina led by Montella, defeated Catania 2-0, he coached until a few months ago, thanks to the brilliance Jovetic, who scored his 4th goal this season and the return of Toni, who scored after 60 seconds of coming on. This return had been awaited for years and was greatly supported by Montella, warming the hearts of the Tuscan fans.
Shopping in Florence at the Vogue fashion’s night
This year the Vogue fashion’s night out will take place in Florence, Italy. It’s the first time in the Tuscan capital after Milan and Rome. This event, scheduled September 18, 2012, will be a new opportunity to show the side of the city that’s involved with fashion and lifestyle. Shops will stay open at night until 11:30 pm and amid the exclusive products realized just for this event, meetings with designers and more.
Watch the top ten gelateria’s in Florence
Whitney Richelle and Natalie Roth of Studentsville.it take you to the top gelateria’s in Florence, Italy. The history of gelato dates back to frozen desserts served in ancient Rome and Egypt made from snow and ice brought down from mountaintops and preserved below ground.
Richard Ginori 1735 liquidators present appeal
Liquidators for Richard Ginori 1735 have submitted to the court in Florence, Italy, an appeal to present a previous agreement. The Florence based company leading manufacturer of fine china tableware and artistic porcelain. On the strength of its manufacturing tradition the Group markets its products under two brand names: Richard Ginori and Capodimonte.
Let’s imagine Florence in 2035… a NYU debate
Let’s imagine Florence in 2035: it has become a global model for a low consumption, high prosperity and high quality life based on renewable resources – it is a city of ideas for the future. The meeting will held September 17, 2012 at Palagio di Parte Guelfa, in Florence, Italy and it is a collaborative project with New York University Florence, the University of Melbourne, the University of Delft, the University of Florence and the City of Florence.
Watch the most beautiful places in Florence, Italy
In few minutes the best places in Florence, Italy. Florence is famous for its history. A centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. Due to Florence’s artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Bad summer for tourism in Tuscany
“For the first time in the history of Italian tourism” in August tourist reservations in hotels decreased 1.1%, with a -3% of Italians and +2.1% of foreigners, said Bernabo’ Bocca, the president of Federalberghi which groups Italian hoteliers, commenting monthly data released by the federation. July and August together recorded a -6% in Italians and +1.1% in foreigners.
Florence mayor launches bid to be PD premier
The mayor of Florence launched a bid on Thursday to be Italy’s next prime minister, a challenge to the old generation struggling with political chaos less than eight months ahead of an election. Matteo Renzi, 37, seen as an arrogant upstart by the ageing political establishment, announced he would stand in primary elections to choose the prime ministerial candidate for the centre left, which is well ahead in the polls.