Piazza Signoria paved in brick “would be beautiful and most people think the same. It is an idea that should be made with some sponsors, we want to verify it in the next few weeks: I do not understand the prejudice of someone”. The mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi, still speaks of the idea he announced Monday at the city council, to bring back the historic square of floor tiles, as it originally was.
Author: Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini
Softec has been admitted to the IT Stock Exchange
Methorios Capital, an independent consulting firm specializing in corporate finance transactions for small and medium enterprises, is the financial advisor of the Florence-based company Softec, the next freshman Alternative Capital Market (MAC), which today has been admitted by the Italian Stock Exchange listing of its shares ordinary.
Ferragamo sponsors the Leonardo exhibition
A prestigious and stimulating new project that melds creative genius, fashion, art and history – Salvatore Ferragamo will be the exclusive sponsor of Leonardo da Vinci’s latest exhibition, “The Saint Anne, Leonardo da Vinci’s Ultimate Masterpiece”, on display at the Louvre from March 29 through June 25, 2012.
National day of the B&B, stay one night for free
After the success of the first editions, thousands of Bed & Breakfasts in Italy (in Florence and Tuscany too) will celebrate the national day of the B&B. An initiative that will involve thousands of Bed and Breakfasts, ready to offer free to renters the night of March 3 for all who want to spend a weekend in family hospitality.
World-Bach Fest, Palazzo Vecchio will open by night
For three days the music of Johann Sebastian Bach will resound throughout Florence. World-Bach Fest will be held in Florence on March, 9, 10 and 11, 2012 and will bring to the Tuscan city all the fans of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Coach Guidolin awarded the Panchina d’Oro
Italian coach Francesco Guidolin was awarded the Panchina d’Oro on Monday, the prize for the best coach of last season. The ceremony was held in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy. At the end of the 2009–10 season, after guiding Parma to a mid-table finish, he resigned in order to become new head coach of Udinese.
Piazza Signoria paved in brick, mayor Renzi said
Piazza della Signoria in Florence paved in brick, as in the past centuries. It is the new idea launched by the Mayor Matteo Renzi during a communication as Councilor for culture.
Book a room with 50% discount
In these times of economic crisis, to encourage people to travel lastminute.com is launching a promotion that offers discounts of 50% on hotels of the most beautiful cities in Italy and Europe. The promotion is valid only for 24 hours: from Wednesday, February 29 at 10 am to Thursday, March 1st, at 10 am, but it is possible to book the hotel nights until March 15.
Korean movies arrive in Florence in March
It will be the national premiere “Always” by Song Il-gon to inaugurate the tenth edition of the Florence Korea Film Fest to be held March 23 at the Odeon cinema at 21.30 with the director present. The film was presented at the opening of the 16 th edition of the Pusan International Film Festival, the most important film event in Asia.
Lazio 1-0 Fiorentina, Klose punishes the viola team
The forcing attack of the second half is not enough for Fiorentina to reverse the scoring of Miroslav Klose, who once again in his career, punishes the viola. In the standings Fiorentina remains at 28 points.