Florence Daily News

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According to a CENSIS survey, among Italians aged eighteen to forty-five, only sixteen percent say they would be ready to fight.
Muti calls for Florence’s Maggio theatre to be named after Vittorio Gui

Conductor Riccardo Muti has urged Florence to rename the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino after Vittorio Gui, the founder of the Maggio festival.
Work begins on the €31 million redevelopment of Florence’s Sant’Orsola complex

Major restoration works have begun at the former convent, one of Florence’s largest and most complex historic sites.
Scandicci are volleyball world champions: a club from Florence’s outskirts makes history

Savino Del Bene Volley Scandicci have won the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship at their first attempt.

Pitti Taste is flavor and Italian food lifestyle

Thursday, March 10, 2016 Editorial Staff Life

From 12 to 14 March 2016 the Pitti Immagine fair-event dedicated to excellence in taste and the culture of quality food returns to the Stazione Leopolda in Florence.

Uffizi plans to open Corridoio Vasariano to all

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Editorial Staff Arts

Uffizi director plans to open Vasari Corridor to all visitors. The covered walkway across Arno could be accessible on separate ticket.

Florence's pediatric hospital celebrats 125 years

Florence’s pediatric hospital celebrates 125 years

Sunday, March 6, 2016 Editorial Staff News

The Florence’s pediatric hospital celebrats 125 years during 2016.

Visions of Paradise: Botticini’s Palmieri Altarpiece

Saturday, March 5, 2016 Editorial Staff Arts

Last month fot the London’s National Gallery exhbit Visions of Paradise: Botticini’s Palmieri Altarpiece.

18.1% of culture sites risk landslides in Italy

Thursday, March 3, 2016 Editorial Staff News

Nearly 20% of Italy’s artistic heritage is at risk for being damaged by landslides, according to a report released Wednesday by the Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA).

Michelangelo's David clean up at the Galleria dell'Accademia (Photo via Polo museale fiorentino Press Office)

Michelangelo’s David gets clean-up in Florence

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Editorial Staff Arts

Michelangelo’s world-famous statue of David got a clean-up in Florence, Italy.

Ennio Morricone won the 2016 Oscar Award

A competition of choirs to honor Morricone

Monday, February 29, 2016 Editorial Staff Life

A competition of choirs in Florence will honor the Italian maestro Ennio Morricone’s music in the year in which he won the Oscar.

The International Handicrafts Trade Fair is an event organised by Firenze Fiera (Courtesy by Mostra Internazionale dell'Artigianato)

The Intl. Handicrafts Trade Fair Opens to B2B

Sunday, February 28, 2016 Editorial Staff Business

80 years: the International Handicrafts Trade Fair Lengthens Its Stride and Opens to B2B in 2016.

9,000 american students each year in Florence

The Tuscan AngloAmerican Festival in Florence

Friday, February 26, 2016 Editorial Staff Life

The Tuscan AngloAmerican Festival in Florence (March 9-11, 2016) intends to celebrate the strong bond between American universities, AngloAmerican culture and Tuscany.