Florence Daily News

Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake in Tuscany’s Apennines, Ten Events in One Day

Initial checks carried out by emergency operations rooms found no damage to people or property.
Tuscany’s Empty Umbrellas and the Price of Shade

From Forte dei Marmi to San Vincenzo, empty umbrellas tell the story of soaring prices and a beach model in need of a rethink.
Donatello’s Mary Magdalene May Depict a Rare Disease, Study Suggests

The wooden sculpture in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo departs sharply from the traditional, idealised iconography of the saint.
Ferragosto in Florence: Special Openings and Cultural Events

On Friday, August 15, Florence celebrates Ferragosto with a rich program of special openings and cultural initiatives.

Memorial Day 2014 at the Falciani Cemetery

Sunday, May 25, 2014 Editorial Staff News

May 26, 2014, at 11 am the Memorial Day Ceremony at Florence American Cemetery in Italy will honor the nearly 6,000 individuals buried and memorialized at this site.

#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.

21st Century American Spaces in Pistoia, Italy (Photo: US Embassy)

YouLab, an American corner in Pistoia’s library

Saturday, May 24, 2014 Editorial Staff Business

YouLab Pistoia: An American Corner, located at the Biblioteca San Giorgio in Pistoia hosted a group of 40 American Spaces coordinators from southern, eastern and central Europe at a workshop.

Wine Tourism, Florence attracts women and Intl. tourists

Friday, May 23, 2014 Editorial Staff Travel

The ultimate data from the Great wine capitals global network during the summer of 2013 shows Florence has the second largest percentage of revenues that come from accommodations.

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.

Balotelli hit by racist abuse at Coverciano

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Editorial Staff Sports

Italy striker Mario Balotelli suffered racist abuse at Coverciano’s World Cup training camp in Florence on Wednesday.

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.

The Napoleon Bonaparte’s heritage at Isle of Elba

Monday, May 19, 2014 Editorial Staff Travel

One of the greatest generals of all time, after his defeat at Leipzig, Napoleon Bonaparte, was sent to rule the island of Elba.

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.