A beautiful painting, an oil on canvas of sixteenth-century reproduction of the original by Raffaello, after a accurate restoration of 4 months and an investment of 15,000 euros, goes back to its glory. Starhotels has financed the restoration of the “Madonna of the Veil” (Madonna del Velo). The director of the restoration was Brunella Teodori.
Author: Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini
New flights to Paris, Madrid and Barcelona
From March 25 new direct flights will be enabled between the airport of Florence Amerigo Vespucci and the cities of Paris and Madrid. The agreement between Vueling and Florence Airport was signed yesterday. Travelers will enjoy a special rate of 39.99 euros each way.
Corridoio vasariano sold out, no more reservations
The visits to the Vasari Corridor (Corridoio vasariano) have been very successful. After one week of reservations, they are sold out until April 26. For these reasons, reservations are currently suspended. Cristina Acidini, superintendent of the State Museums of Florence said: “We invite visitors to stop and wait for further notice”.
Amauri signs, the deal is done
ACF Fiorentina announces it has acquired stricker Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira from FC Juventus. Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira, known as Amauri, was born 3 June 1980. He was trailed in Brazil, then arrived in Swiss Nationlega B (Bellizona) and finally in Italy.
Stop the allegations on Jovetic, Fiorentina said
ACF Fiorentina strongly deny the allegations made by certain sections of the media about Stevan Jovetic’s absence against Cagliari. “No criticism can be made of our vice captain. – said ACF Fiorentina in a statement. This morning the Brazilian-Italian Amauri, Juventus striker, has made medical visits. In the coming hours it will be formalized the deal with Fiorentina.
Pitti Filati, 4000 buyers for the knitting yarn industry
Pitti Immagine Filati 70 (Fortezza da Basso, 25-27 January 2012, Florence, Italy) is the main international event for the knitting yarn industry. A research lab and an observatory on global lifestyle trends. The main foreign markets are Germany, UK, France, Switzerland, United States, Spain, Japan, The Netherlands, Turkey, Russia, Sweden and Hong Kong.
The American Dream arrives in Florence
The exhibition “American Dreamers. Reality and Imagination in Contemporary American art” at Strozzina (Palazzo Strozzi), Florence, Italy (9 March–15 July 2012, opening 8 March 2012, 6 pm) comprises a reflection on the work of artists who use fantasy, imagination and dreams to build alternative worlds to the increasingly complex reality of life today.
Back to ancient splendour the “Annunciation”
It was returned to its original splendor the Annunciation by Alessio Baldovinetti, Renaissance painting in tempera on panel created by the Florentine master in 1457. The work, currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, had never been subjected to maintenance. The painting was heavily obscured by sediments and deposits, with dark colors.
New Palace of Justice, new skyline of Florence
Not only the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio and the the Palazzo Pitti… the new Palace of Justice opened today in Florence, Italy. Built over a three hectares area, the new Palace of Justice in the Novoli district is a hugely ambitious and controversial project. It has changed the skyline of Florence.
Amauri close to Viola, medical tomorrow
Juventus striker Amauri has revealed he is going to travel to Florence tomorrow (Tuesday). The purpose of the trip is the final deal on his move to Fiorentina. “I will have a medical and then I’ll be available”, said the Brazil-born Italy player to a Florentine radio.