Florence Daily News

History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

People often say that history repeats itself. Iran offers a clear example of the opposite.
Florence museums offer free entry for women on 8 March

To mark International Women’s Day, women will have free entry to major museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Galleries, the Accademia Gallery and the city’s civic museums.
Major design exhibition opens in Pistoia with 1,400 works on display

The show examines the post-war work of Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, one of the key figures in 20th-century design.
New Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia Nencioni

The name received the most votes in a public online poll launched by the city’s mayor.

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

The annual World Wide Web Conference is the premier international forum to present and discuss progress in research, development, standards, and applications of the topics related to the Web

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.