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.
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Pitti 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.
Read moreBank of Italy chief shouted down, expects tough 2013
Bank of Italy Governor Ignazio Visco said 2013 was going to be another ”difficult year” during a speech in Florence that was interrupted by protesting students. “Achieving balance in the public accounts is the precondition for success,” he said.
Read moreThe Medici Chapels and Michelangelo’s “crown”
The original “crown” of the lantern which Pope Leo X commissioned Michelangelo to design and which sat atop the dome of the New Sacristy in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence until 2002, will be on display again as of today, in the crypt of the Medici Chapels.
Read moreThe woodwork gifts a cynical Roma
The woodwork gifts a cynical Roma. Praises and disappointment for Viola. In the night match of Coppa Italia, Mattia Destro gives Roma the next stage of the Italina Cup. Viola show quality football, hit the posts and leave the Coppa Italia undeservedly.
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