Florence Daily News

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.
From Runway to Retail: The Italian Airport Paradox

Airports are becoming shopping malls with boarding gates, but passengers still struggle to find a seat, a socket, or a sip of water.
Fiorentina ends English tour with positives despite mixed results

Three matches against Premier League sides brought one draw, one defeat, and a loss on penalties, but also encouraging signs.

Basilicata show the best wine to Viva Vino LA

Friday, May 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

At the premiere Italian wine festival presented by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, The North American Sommelier Association the winerie D’Angelo from Basilicata: in the small Southern Italian region of Basilicata, the winery D’Angelo represents the true history of Aglianico Del Vulture, also known as ‘The Barolo of the South’.

The first fair dedicated to cultural tourism

Friday, May 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

After months of preparation Art&Tourism, the first event in the world entirely dedicated to cultural tourism, is getting ready for its long awaited debut on the international scene: ten days and the fair organised by TTG Italia, a company in the Rimini Fiera Group will open its doors in the elegant setting of Fortezza da Basso in Florence for a long weekend (18 to 20 May) of art, culture, music and lots and lots of tourism.

State of the Union, Barroso’s speech

Friday, May 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the EU Commission, said he believes that through urgent commitment, positive results conducive to growth and development can be achieved. Barroso addressed the participants in the ‘State of the Union’ Conference in Florence, Italy, and added that economic growth demands three key-elements and namely fiscal consolidation, structural reforms and investments.

Best of Wine Tourism 2012: the winners

Friday, May 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

At the hall of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi Pistelli took the award ceremony of winners of the international Best of Wine Tourism 2012, now in its 9 th edition. It is the promoter of the Great Wine Capitals global network which includes nine cities in the world with a strong viticulture: Florence, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Christchurch, Cape Town, Mainz, Mendoza, Porto and San Francisco-Napa Valley.

Viva Vino LA, the taste of Abruzzo: Cirelli wines

Thursday, May 10, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

A winery from Abruzzo to Viva Vino LA, the premiere Italian wine festival presented by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West and The North American Sommelier Association, May 14-19 in Los Angeles, USA. “I’ve been fortunate enough to grow up in a well off family which allow me to spent a fantastic and dispassionate childhood and to study in the most prestigious schools in EU”, said Francesco Cirelli.

Officine di SMN celebrates 400th anniversary

Thursday, May 10, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

The eighteenth edition of “Artigiano e palazzo,” which will take place in Florence, Italy, May 11-13 , will also celebrate the 400th anniversary of the historic “Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella”, an historical Florentine “perfume factory” appreciated all over the world for its products.

Tribeca Films to launch Tribeca Firenze

Thursday, May 10, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

IMG Artists, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff in lower Manhattan in 2002, announced today Tribeca Firenze, which will bring world-class film premieres to the widely-anticipated Tuscan Sun Festival in Florence, Italy 11-18 June, founded by IMGA’s Barrett Wissman in 2003. Legendary performer and 17-time Grammy winner Tony Bennett is the first major celebrity to confirm participation in Tribeca Firenze.

The State of the Union 2012 to take place in May

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The 2012 edition of The State of the Union, organised by the European University Institute, is hosted in the Florence City Hall. The Conference takes place on 9-10 May. It aims at contributing to the analysis and debate of the European Union’s current situation, EU policies and the functioning of EU institutions and it brings together high-level policy-makers, leading academics and opinion leaders.

Fiorentina is safe after the nightmare week

Saturday, May 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Fiorentina put their nightmare week behind them with a 1-0 victory at Lecce to secure their place in Serie A next season and Roma dropped points at Catania. Alessio Cerci scored the only goal of the game 10 minutes before the break, slotting home from the left side of the box after latching onto Ruben Olivera’s through ball.

Tuscan wineries at Viva Vino LA/2

Saturday, May 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Castello di Monastero, Col di Sole, Caiarossa: Viva Vino LA is the largest Italian wine event staged on the West Coast. From seminars to tastings to dinners, Viva Vino LA offers an exceptional array of events for consumers and trade to experience Italian wines made with native grapes. Viva Vino LA makes its grand return to Los Angeles: May 14‐19 at various locations.