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.
Author: Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini
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.
Latest skeleton not Leonardo’s Mona Lisa
The latest remains uncovered at a former convent in central Florence don’t belong to the Mona Lisa, but she might be just underneath, a researcher says. The fourth skeleton found below the former Ursuline convent appears to belong to another noblewoman who may have sat as a model for Leonardo da Vinci when he was painting his famous work.
Wine town, Florence will be the wine capital
On 21 and 22 September, Florence will be the capital of wine. The Italian city internationally renowned as the Cradle of Renaissance hosts Wine Town Firenze, international event gathering together high quality wine producers and animating the city of art with music, theater performances and a range of other activities.
Fiorentina, Aquilani will be out for two weeks
ACF Fiorentina says midfielder Alberto Aquilani will be out for two weeks with an Achilles injury. Aquilani was expected to make his first start for Fiorentina against Catania this weekend. Aquilani began his career at Roma and, after a brief loan spell at Triestina, returned to the Serie A club where he became a regular in the Roma side during the 2005–06 season.
The 10th edition of Fragranze with 198 brands
From Friday to Sunday, 14-16 September 2012 at the Stazione Leopolda, Pitti Immagine will present Fragranze – the international fair event, featuring the best in artistic perfumery. The fair will showcase the most exclusive, high-quality craft fragrances, body-care and wellness products, cosmetics and sophisticated scented accessories by the best names on the world scene.