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.

Tuscany showcases the artistic heritage

Friday, May 15, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

Tuscan regional authorities presented a project to showcase 20th-century artistic production in the region.

Hero by Antonio Pio Saracino at the Galleria dell'Accademia

Homage to David: Saracino interprets Michelangelo

Thursday, May 14, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

A new edition of Saracino’s Hero is on display at the Accademia Gallery, Florence during Expo 2015, the global exhibition that Italy until October 31, 2015.

#Expo2015, Tuscany Queen of the Italian Pavilion

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

For centuries, we live in the future. With this slogan the Tuscany Region presents itself to visitors at Expo 2015. A Tuscany recognizable, but different from the usual cliches, open until May 28 inside Expo2015.

More than 1,200 apply for top Italian cultural posts

1,200 applications for hiring museums’ directors

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Editorial Staff News

More than 1,200 apply for top Italian cultural postsFlood of applications delays hirings of museums’ directors.

The Summer started early in Florence during 2015

Summer weather in Italy for all the week

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Editorial Staff News

Italy to experience ‘summer’ weather all week. North to cool down with thunderstorms on weekend.

Friends of the U.S. Pavilion Milano 2015 Officially Launches “American Food 2.0” Program

American Food 2.0 Program launched at #Expo2015

Monday, May 11, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

The USA Pavilion at Expo 2015 is funded entirely through the generosity of corporations, organizations, universities and individuals.

Ron Howard recived the keys of the city of Florence

Mayor to give Ron Howard keys to Florence (video)

Sunday, May 10, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

Mayor to give Ron Howard keys to Florence, site of new film. Hollywood director filming Inferno in city of Dante

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WWW Conference to be host in Florence

Sunday, May 10, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

The 24th International World Wide Web Conference (May 18–22, 2015) will take place at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy.

Italian private equity firm Clessidra has signed a deal to acquire 90% of Roberto Cavalli,

Clessidra to purchase 90% of Roberto Cavalli

Saturday, May 9, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

talian private equity firm Clessidra has signed a deal to acquire 90% of Roberto Cavalli.

Roberto Benigni spearhead events honouring Dante Alighieri

Senate to mark 750th anniversary of Dante’s birth

Friday, May 8, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

Oscar-winning actor Roberto Benigni red from Dante on Monday May 4, 2015, in the Italian Senate, spearheading a constellation of celebrations in Italy to mark the 750th anniversary of the medieval poet’s birth.