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Calcio fiorentino (also known as calcio storico "historic football") is an early form of football that originated in 16th century Italy.Calcio fiorentino (also known as calcio storico "historic football") is an early form of football that originated in 16th century Italy.

Florence’s historical football, a tremendous experience

Saturday, June 14, 2014 Jamie Lorenzini Life

The city’s historical football match will be played out June 14 & 15 (semi-finals) and the final on June 24 in Piazza Santa Croce.

Emilio Pucci dresses Florence Baptistery

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Jamie Lorenzini Life

The city of Florence’s iconic Baptistery will be draped in Pucci scarves for its mega fashion event Florence Hometown of Fashion in mid-June.

Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy (Photo: Marco Bastiani)

Bocelli to turn on new Ponte Vecchio lights

Thursday, June 5, 2014 Editorial Staff Life

Andrea Bocelli will turn on the Ponte Vecchio’s new eco-friendly lighting system on the evening of June 16, Mayor Dario Nardella said.

#KimyeWedding, follow the live twitting

Saturday, May 24, 2014 Editorial Staff Life

Kardashian, West and guests arrived via private jet in Florence yesterday to wed. Follow the live twitting of the event.

Bocelli to sing at the Opera House in Florence

Thursday, May 22, 2014 Editorial Staff Life

Andrea Bocelli will officially open Firenze Hometown of Fashion, singing at 7.00 p.m., Monday, 16 June at the Opera di Firenze.

30 years for Hotel Raffaello, the Meyer’s hospital nest of angels

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Marco Gemelli Life

Thirty years for Raffaello Hotel (viale Morgagni), 4-star property belonging to the Cap group, since 2007 led by general manager Marco Vensi. On Monday afternoon the hotel celebrated its thirtieth birthday with a cocktail and live music in front of a Ferrari “Testarossa” 1984, running through the most significant moments in three decades of history in serving tourists and groups.

Kim and Kanye to wed at Florence’s Forte Belvedere

Sunday, May 18, 2014 Editorial Staff Life

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are planning to wedding in Florence, Italy.

Fashion Frames strikes back in Florence for Pitti W

Saturday, May 17, 2014 Marco Gemelli Life

Next June Palazzo Gaddi, in the very center of Florence, will host the second edition of “Fashion Frames”, with a dozen of young Italian and international designers that will show their creations during a cocktail party with art installation by Cristiano Petrucci and DJ set.