An art scholar suggests Michelangelo copied fellow artist Leonardo da Vinci in the design of a great gilded copper ball once placed atop Florence’s basilica of San Lorenzo. Vincenzo Vaccaro, an official with the Superintendence for Architectural Heritage of Florence, made the claim last week y in the Medici Chapels.
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Fiorentina got back to winning ways
Fiorentina got back to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Parma at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. The Viola Team beat Parma 2-0 thanks to brilliance shown by Toni and Jovetic and is just 4 points away from Lazio. Fiorentina could have taken the lead early on, as Juan Cuadrado’s cushioned header fell for Luca Toni, the second goal is by Jovetić at minute 50.
Read moreWatch “The Big Game 2013” in Florence
Sunday February 3th 2013 watch the Big Game in Florence, Italy. The Big Game in “all American” atmosphere with big Screen – Special Menu – Dj Set – Entertainment at Hard Rock Cafe in piazza della Repubblica.
Read moreThe expo of artisan chocolate backs in town
Chocolate is in the square. The expo of Artisan Chocolate returns to Florence. This time this special event will be marked with the brand new name “Fi.nalmente cioccolato”. It will be in a new setting, the central piazza Santa Maria Novella, from February 8 to February 17.
Read moreExcellent growth in sales for Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo SPA, parent company of the Salvatore Ferragamo Group, one of the global leaders in the luxury sector, released the Group’s Preliminary Consolidated Revenue1 figures for the fiscal year 2012, which amount to 1,153 million Euros up by 17 % vs. FY 2011. All product categories delivered a strong increase in Revenues.
Read moreFlorence prepares Michelangelo anniversary
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.
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.
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