Florence Daily News

Florence may extend short-term rental limits beyond historic centre

Mayor Sara Funaro said the city is considering new restrictions in residential areas outside Florence’s historic centre.
A Historical Distance

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.

THE ASCENT OF ORPHEUS: Between and Beyond Representation and Abstraction, by the American-born artist Adi Da Samraj

Adi Da Samraj’s Works at the Bargello Museum

Monday, September 7, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

The Bargello National Museum hosts the solo contemporary art show, The Ascent of Orpheus: Between and Beyond Representation and Abstraction, by the American-born artist Adi Da Samraj.

Jeff Koons iconic works set to wow Florence

Saturday, September 5, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Reflections on the eternity of beauty and impermanence of life are at the center of an exhibit in Florence showcasing some of the most famous masterworks by Jeff Koons.

Local Winery Invests In Future Generations

Friday, September 4, 2015 Annalisa Rossi Business

This summer, four students from the University of Oregon are getting firsthand experience studying wine marketing by working with Bindi Sergardi winery in Siena.

Florence unconcerned for the Azzurri team

Thursday, September 3, 2015 Editorial Staff Sports

Only 6,000 tickets have been sold for the match which will be played tonight in Florence for the Euro 2016 qualifier between the national soccer teams Italy and Malta.

Expensive Florence for student accommodation

Thursday, September 3, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

Average 380 euros for student accommodation: Florence 3rd most expensive city followed by Rome and Milan.

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Ten contemporary artists exhibit in home of David

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

Ten contemporary masters will show their works alongside Michelangelo masterpieces at the home of his David, Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia, next year.

Giotto’s masterpieces from Florence to Milan

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

Thirteen masterpieces by Giotto will be shown at Milan’s Palazzo Reale from September 2 to January 10.

Readings for Peace to commemorate September 11

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Editorial Staff News

On the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001 NYU Florence and the City of Florence, Italy, are organizing readings and candle lightings.

A Jeff Koons’ work to be placed in piazza Signoria

Monday, August 31, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

The contemporary artist and fine art collector Jeff Koons will be attending the opening of Biennale dell’antiquarato, in Palazzo Corsini, Florence, Italy, on September 25th.