Plans were presented in Florence on Tuesday to mark the 450th anniversaries of the death of Michelangelo and and the founding of the Accademia delle Belle Arti that houses his David sculpture. David by the Italian artist Michelangelo is the masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture created between 1501 and 1504.
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Pinchiorri, a new award for Annie Feolde
A new award for one of the ladies of Tuscan and national cuisine: Annie Feolde, soul of award-winning Enoteca Pinchiorri, obtained by Nonino Prize jury – chaired by VS Naipaul, Nobel Prize for Literature 2001 – special Nonino Aur Risit of 2013, along with Gualtiero Marchesi and Ezio Santin.
Read moreMichelangelo’s Holy Family moved to new home
Michelangelo’s The Holy Family, the famous round painting that resides in the Uffizi Gallery, has found a new home in the Florence institution. The work, which has since 1952 lived in Room 25 on the second floor of the world-famous art gallery, is now the centerpiece of a new hall dedicated to Michelangelo.
Read moreViareggio Carnival, one million people expected
Viareggio Carnival, celebrating in 2013 140 years of life under the sign of a vivid tradition such as the long-established European tradition of Carnival festivals, is no doubt one of the best known events in Italy. Masked Parades are scheduled 3th February, 10th February, 12th February, 17th February, 24th February.
Read morePitti Filati: new fashion and lifestyle trends
Pitti Immagine Filati, the key international trade fair featuring yarns for the knitwear industry will be held at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence from 23 to 25 January 2013. The 72nd edition will be previewing yarn collections for the 2014 spring/summer season.
Read moreArtisans in Florence, angels of beauty
An event which hosted the most important master craftsmen of history inside a privileged space, where tradition and innovation merge to create extremely valuable handmade products.
Read moreThe World Roller Skating Grand Prix in Florence
The World Roller Skating Grand Prix the circuit of world figure skating champions will be held in Florence on the 26th and 27th of January, the only stop in Italy. This event combines the skills of roller skating champions with the glittering world of entertainment.
Read moreCasa Carducci, poems and tragedies
Giosue’ Carducci (Valdicastello 1835 – Bologna 1907) was one of the most famous and admired poets of the Italian Ottocento. He actively participated in the cultural life of his times as critic, scholar, and professor. Carducci was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature for his poetry.
Read moreThe Italian elections explained to Americans
Villa La Pietra Dialogues will present “Italian Elections: Looking Forward Film and Lecture Series” with Roberto D’Alimonte,Professor of Political Science at LUISS-Guido Carli Rome and NYU Florence and Columnist for Il Sole 24 Ore.
Read more100 passengers stranded at Paris airport
About 100 passengers, some Italian, were stranded at the Beauvais Paris airport on Saturday after Ryanair cancelled their flight to Pisa, Italy. The cause of the mishap are probably snow and the temporary closure of the Tuscan airport of Pisa.
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