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.

Chianti Rufina has produced “strong” wines

Friday, December 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Weather’s jokes, for Tuscan wine: two swinging winters and two dry summers have meant that a wine region geographically cold as Chianti Rufina has produced very alcoholic wines. It’s one among the main issues raised at the meeting organized by the consortium Chianti Rufina DOCG to taste the wines of the 22 wineries represented.

Government warns of Concordia salvage delays

Friday, December 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

In a letter addressed to Costa Co-Chief Executives Pierluigi Foschi and Michael Thamm, as well as to the head of Italy’s civil protection agency, Franco Gabrielli, and to the president of the Tuscany Region, Enrico Rossi, Minister Corrado Clini said it was ”urgent” that a working program be developed for the last phase of the stranded ship’s removal and the recovery of the hull in ”an ideal location”.

Traditional pre-Christmas event at the Four Season

Friday, December 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

It’s time to open gates, at the Four Seasons Hotel, for a traditional pre-Christman event. It’s the 5th edition of the “Open Day”, dedicated to raise funds per “Istituto degli Innocenti” and its activities on behalf of children. On Sunday, December 16th, from 10 to 16, all florentines and tourists are invited to pass through the gates of Parco della Gherardesca, the city’s largest private garden and since 2008 part of the Four Seasons Hotel.

Michelangelo sculpture at the Year of Italian culture

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

Year of Italian culture in the U.S. opens in Washington. Italy’s foreign affairs minister will inaugurate The Year of Italian Culture in the United States event Wednesday with the loan of a Michelangelo sculpture to a major American gallery. Giulio Terzi will open the year-long event at Washington’s prestigious National Gallery of Art by unveiling the famous David-Apollo sculpture by Michelangelo.

Golf, Ponte Vecchio Championship 2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Ponte Vecchio International Approach Championship 2012 will happen again, and for the second consecutive year, Teams will face each other following 2011 appreciated format. 8 International Champions will be involved, from 14th to 16th December, representing Team UK and Team International.

Raphael drawing, $48 million at auction

Saturday, December 8, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

A drawing by Italian High Renaissance master Raphael has sold for 29.72 million pounds, or $47.9 million – a record for a work on paper in art history – after a dramatic bidding war at a Sotheby’s auction in London. The winning bid came after a 17-minute duel on Wednesday.

First flakes of snow on Florence

Friday, December 7, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The icy storm going through Italy reached Florence today. Flakes of snow fell in the city in the first morning. At the moment, no disruption to traffic are recorded. As a result of cold air coming from Greenland a white mantle had held the hills around the city during the night, the temperatures are currently below zero.

Ferragamo celebrating 75 years on Old Bond street

Thursday, December 6, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Salvatore Ferragamo Group, one of the global leaders in the luxury sector, celebrates 75 years on Old Bond Street and the refurbishment and expansion of both the Old Bond Street and Sloane Street flagship stores. To mark the occasion, Chairman Ferruccio Ferragamo and CEO Michele Norsa welcomed guests to the Old Bond Street store for cocktails and a private dinner hosted at a 61 metre long table.

Nearly 700 hectolitres of Brunello lost in winery raid

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Nearly 700 hectolitres of Brunello di Motalcino were lost Sunday in a raid on a winery in the Montalcino wine-growing region near Siena. Unidentified vandals broke into the cellar of the Case Basse estate, opening the taps on barrels and barriques and allowing the contents to drain away.

Christmas markets 2012 in Florence

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Christmas is approaching and in both Florence and its province the squares are teeming with markets. Once the prerogative of the northern countries, Christmas street markets are now a big success here as well, and there are numerous to choose from for gift shopping or to see the towns in the territory in an unusual and charming light.