The original “crown” of the lantern which Pope Leo X commissioned Michelangelo to design and which sat atop the dome of the New Sacristy in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence until 2002, will be on display again as of today, in the crypt of the Medici Chapels.
Read moreThe woodwork gifts a cynical Roma. Praises and disappointment for Viola. In the night match of Coppa Italia, Mattia Destro gives Roma the next stage of the Italina Cup. Viola show quality football, hit the posts and leave the Coppa Italia undeservedly.
Read more470 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreGonzalo’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.
Read moreAuthorities 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read morePositive 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.
Read moreA 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.
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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.
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