The American popstar Madonna rocks the Super Bowl halftime show last night in Indianapolis. Today it was announced officially that she will be in concert in Florence, Italy, next summer.
Author: Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini
Snow Tuesday and Friday according to the forecast
The temperatures of the night have been below zero throughout all the province of Florence, Italy. According to the weather forecasts a weak snowfall is expected for tomorrow in Tuscany and Florence. On Friday weather forecasts indicate a strong enhancement of the snow.
Carnival celebrations, magic February
The most enjoyable festival of the year is coming up: February isthe month of Carnival. The city of Florence organizes many small events, but the best Carnival festivals are in the rest of Tuscany, especially in Viareggio, a seaside town situated on the Tuscany coast, an hour’s drive from Florence. Viareggio is a tourist seaside resort with beaches and hotels, famous for its Carnival.
Fiorentina vs Udinese, back to back
Back to back for Fiorentina. The purple team won the game vs Udinese and closing the gap at the top of the Serie A table. The coach Delio Rossi was satisfied with the performance: “We still make a lot of errors, but the will is the right one.”
Freezing cold, warning for the water pipes
It’s sunny in Florence, Italy, after a cloudy and snowy week, but temperatures are still below zero. Publiacqua has issued a warning to prevent the rupture of water pipes. Publiacqua invite Florentines and tourists to cover outside pipes if it’s possibile. For any other information the green number is active: 800.314.314.
Skiing in Tuscany, it’s the right time
This week the snow has covered almost all of Tuscany. Temperatures are still very cold, below zero, but the snow of these days is perfect for skiing. Tuscany is a great region for winter sports. Abetone (Pistoia), just a couple of hours by car from Florence, is the most famous place for skiing and snowboarding.
The soul of Florence in the heart of Miami
The soul of Florence and Tuscany in the heart of Miami, Florida (US). Toscana Divino will feature a full-restaurant, presenting both the most contemporary and traditional Tuscan and Italian cuisine, including the world-famous Fiorentina steak. Grand opening days: Feb 10 to Feb 13.
The work of Renaissance artists will travel to PA
Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Uffizi Gallery is a traveling exhibition from the famed Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. The exhibition features 45 works – two large tapestries and 43 paintings by Renaissance artists – will be presented at the James A. Michener Art Museum (Philadelphia, PA, USA) from April 21, 2012 – August 10, 2012.
The “Arab spring”, one year later
Next Thursday February 9th, NYU’s La Pietra Dialogues presents Imma Vitelli (at 6 pm, Villa La Pietra), International correspondent for Vanity Fair, who has been reporting from the ground in the Middle East.
Exceptional wave of bad weather strikes Florence
The perturbation, with cold air, that is causing bad weather conditions, in Tuscany. The weather alert due to snow, ice and strong winds is still valid until Monday, February, 6. Temperatures below zero throughout the province of Florence. The minimum was recorded at Giogo Pass (-9.8 ° C), Upper Mugello.