Canaletto, Francesco Guardi, Simone Martini and Andrea della Robbia: these are some of the great artists that will be offered at Sotheby’s in New York January 26, 2012. This is valuable paintings belonging to the collection of Italian paintings of Lady Forte, wife of Charles Forte, the founder of the luxury hotel.
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A video tour through the streets of Florence
World Traveler presents videos about many places by Dennis Callan. We present one of these about Florence. These videos are entertaining and educational, helping you
Read moreNot only museums, all the exhibitions in the city
During the Holidays there are many exhibitions and shows taking place in Florence, Italy. There are three exhibitions at the Galleria degli Uffizi, two exhibitions can be visited at Palazzo Strozzi.
Read moreFun and Solidarity on Holidays
Christmas in Florence between solidarity and fun. The Christmas Lunch of the Sant’Egidio Community, prepared in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Florence, has involved over 350 people. In these days citizens and tourists can enjoy the circus Moira Orfei (Palasport viale Paoli) and the ice rink in piazza della Libertà at the Parterre.
Read moreMadonna will be live in Florence on June 17th
Madonna will perform in Florence next summer. According to the Italian blogger and journalist Marco Ferri, the concert will be held Sunday, June 17th at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. In the coming weeks will begin the presale of tickets.
Read moreSanta is coming to… Florence
During Christmas time never it’s better than a stroll in the city centre where many “palazzo”, streets and squares are covered with lights. Piazza della Signoria, via Tornabuoni and Ponte a Santa Trinita are only some of the main points of interest. It’s possible to have a picture with Santa Claus in some of the most beautiful squadres and streets in the world.
Read moreXmas and New Year’s eve, what to do in Florence
If you want to be in Florence during the Christmas holidays you choose a beautiful, sparkling city with a very special atmosphere. Celebrate Christmas in Florence. Discover Christmas markets, where to go ice skating and Florence’s Christmas lights. Children will enjoy Christmas time in Florence: apart from the trees, Florence has got a lot of things to do with your children in the days between Christmas and Epiphany.
Read moreThe first notes at the new Opera House
A huge rust-colored shell, gray armchairs and warm pear wood. It is the New Lyric Theatre of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, opened tonight with a concert conducted by Zubin Mehta. “I’m very excited. They had been waiting 40 years,” said the maestro Zubin Mehta.
New Opera House, tonight the inauguration
The new Opera House in Florence is ready for the inauguration. The futuristic building conceived by Paolo Desideri and his associates study ABDR (Maria Laura Arlotti, Michele Beccu e Filippo Raimondo) will open tomorrow with the conductor Zubin Mehta.
New web site for the Florentine museums
New graphics solutions more focused to the needs of the visitor, faster navigation: these are the main features of the new web site of the Museums of Florence also integrated with Google Map.