Playing Debussy. The Genius of the Territory – the series of cultural events under the combined auspices of the Province of Florence and the various townships – is with us again. This year edition is dedicated to Claude Debussy. Debussy lived between the end of the XIX and the beginning of the XX century. For his music he is considered one of the master of XX century’s art.
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Researchers open tomb of Giovanni de’ Medici
Researchers pried open the tomb of Giovanni de’ Medici and his wife on Monday in their quest to better understand the life and death of the 16th-century warrior. The tombs of Giovanni – known as “dalle Bande Nere” for the black bands of mourning he wore for Pope Leo X – and Maria Salviati were opened in the Medici Chapels in Florence.
Serie A, Fiorentina 5 points behind Juventus
Fiorentina on home soil against Atalanta BC, who had Luca Cigarini sent off in first-half stoppage time. Two goals at the end of the opening period from Alberto Aquilani contributed to a 4-1 win which moved Vincenzo Montella’s side third, a point behind Inter and five behind leaders Juventus.
Top thermal spas in the province of Siena
One of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany is that of the province of Siena, with its unique landscape and fascinating history and art. But not only this: it is also known as the ‘most thermal’ area of Italy, with nine spas, steeped in history and tradition but with cutting-edge facilities.
Florence study shows drugs stimulate stem-cell
Researchers from the University of Florence have found that anti-depressant drugs may also have a positive effect in combating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The researcher said that her group would now propose a new project to study on what receptors anti-depressant drugs act in order to produce the desired growth effects.
Tribute to Italo Calvino at the Alinari Museum
Presented last July at the Rencontres d’Arles 2012, the exhibition is curated by Christophe Berthoud who, inspired by the work of one of the greatest novelists of the twentieth century, Italo Calvino, has drawn from and used the Alinari Archives as an inexhaustible reservoir of stories and imagery. The exhibit will run until January 6, in Florence, Italy.
Food Festivals in Tuscany this autumn 2012
This is an Autumn of flavours in Tuscany. From chestnuts to new olive oil and truffles, there are a great many festivals and fairs dedicated to local products. For lovers of wine and good food, there are food festivals dedicated to typical products in the most beautiful locations and medieval or renaissance towns of Tuscany.
Four killed in wave of bad weather in Tuscany
The wave of bad weather that has gripped large areas of central and northern Italy since the weekend claimed three more lives overnight. The three, who were killed near the Grosseto province town of Marsiliana d’Albegna, were said to have been on their way to a job.
Fiorentina 3-1 Milan, the strongest viola team ever
First half is over in San Siro, Milan: Fiorentina took the lead: Milan vs Fiorentina 0-2, goals by Aquilani, 10’ and Valero 38’. Alexandre Pato missed a first-half penalty as Milan’s brief revival ended with a 3-1 home defeat by fourth-placed Fiorentina.