Florence Daily News

New finds at San Casciano reveal early Etruscan medical centre

The 2025 excavations at the Bagno Grande sanctuary have dated the site to the late 5th century BC, reinforcing evidence of an important Etruscan medical centre.
White Christmas at Abetone as snow falls and ski lifts operate

Snowfall on Christmas Eve has raised hopes in the Abetone and Val di Luce ski area, where facilities are open and visitors are arriving for the holiday period.
Christmas and New Year openings at the Uffizi Galleries in Florence

Special holiday openings are planned across Florence’s main state museums, with full closure only on 25 and 29 December.
Marino Marini: a painter rediscovered in Pistoia

A major exhibition at Palazzo Fabroni focuses on the painted work of one of Italy’s leading 20th-century artists, best known internationally for his sculpture.

Pitti Bimbo, 470 collections expected

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Editorial Staff Business

470 collections expected, of which 177 from abroad, over 8,000 buyers out of a total of over 10,000 visitors: these figures confirm Pitti Bimbo’s role as the only international reference trade fair in the childrenswear universe. The new edition will take place at the Fortezza da Basso on January 7-19 in Florence, Italy.

Florence, the springtime of the Renaissance

Monday, January 14, 2013 Editorial Staff Arts

The Springtime of the Renaissance. Sculpture and the Arts in Florence 1400-1460 will take held at Palazzo Strozzi, 23 March-18 August 2013 and at Musée du Louvre, 23 September 2013-6 January 2014.

Udinese vs Fiorentina, final score 3-1

Monday, January 14, 2013 Editorial Staff Sports

Gonzalo’s goal is not enough. Di Natale punished the Viola with a penalty first and through a second goal in the last 45. Vincenzo Montella’s men get close to grab an equaliser in several occasions, but in the end Muriel sealed the score for Udinese.

Costa Concordia, one year after the Giglio tragedy

Saturday, January 12, 2013 Editorial Staff News

Authorities are evaluating how to drain the Costa Concordia shipwreck of 230,000 cubic meters of water, which may be contaminated with hydrocarbons, heavy metals and decomposed food, authorities said Friday.

Love victorious and other stories

Friday, January 11, 2013 Editorial Staff Arts

The exhibition is a follow-up to the “Restauri in Villa” (restorations in the Villa) held last year, presenting the works restored between 2009 and 2010 Medici Villa of Cerreto Guidi and the Historical Hunting and Territorial Museum.

Pitti Uomo, foreign buyers up again

Friday, January 11, 2013 Editorial Staff Business

Positive signs for men’s fashion and for Made in Italy products from the 83rd edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, currently being held at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence: buyer attendance has been very high over the first two and a half days and the buyers are all highly qualified.

Richard Ginori company goes bankrupt

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Editorial Staff Business

A court in Florence has declared the Richard Ginori company bankrupt. The Doccia porcelain manufactory, at Doccia, a frazione of Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, was founded in 1735 by marchese Carlo Ginori near his villa.

Ferragamo for the markets of South East Asia

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Editorial Staff Business

Salvatore Ferragamo Spa, parent company of the Salvatore Ferragamo Group, one of the global leaders in the luxury sector, has acquired from Trinity Luxury Brands Holdings Ltd and Ferrinch Ltd. a further 30% stake in the joint venture distribution companies.

The “Fiorino d’oro” of Florence to Suzy Menkes

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Editorial Staff Business

The “Fiorino d’oro” of the city of Florence to Suzy Menkes. One of the most prestigious names in the international fashion journalism, on the occasion of Pitti Immagine Uomo 83 at the Fortezza da Basso.

Fiorentina vs Pescara, final score 0-2

Sunday, January 6, 2013 Editorial Staff Sports

Fiorentina’s unbeaten home run came to an end on Sunday, when Pescara came away with a surprising excellent victory at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy. Goals from Jonathas and Mervan Çelik gave to Pescara all three points in Serie A.