Florence Daily News

Voices festival on media freedom returns to Florence

The third edition of the European journalism festival will take place from 10 to 12 March at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Palazzo Strozzi unveils 2026 programme, from Rothko to “Broken”

Major exhibitions dedicated to Mark Rothko and to the theme of the fragment will headline 2026 in Florence, alongside new contemporary installations in the courtyard and Project Space.
Uffizi Galleries reopen restored Lorena Staircase after eight years

The historic entrance to the museum’s exhibition route has been consolidated and reinstalled as it appeared in 1769.
Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules

Checks in the Unesco-listed historic centre targeted unauthorised structures, plastic covers and advertising. Businesses have until 30 April to apply for new concessions.

Fiorentina and Juventus play a goalless draw

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Editorial Staff Sports

An impressive Fiorentina side managed to shop the Juventus juggernaut tonight in the early game in the round of midweek fixtures. An entertaining game at the Artemio Franchi finished goalless, but the result should please both teams. Vincenzo Montella’s Fiorentina team justified the praise they have received since the start of the season.

Iggy Pop at the Hard Rock Cafe rocks the square

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Iggy & the Stooges will be the headlining stars of “Hard Rock Cafe Rocks the Square”, the free music achieved thanks to Hard Rock Cafe and the cooperation with the Municipality of Florence. It is expected Thursday, September 27, piazza della Repubblica, Florence , starting at 7.30 pm.

Take the nature train through Tuscany

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

The emotions of a journey through time, departing from the ancient tracks of other times, to the discovery of the most precious of treasures of the Sienese region: vintage railcars and historic steam trains will bring you along the characteristic treks through art, nature and a good palate in the areas of Crete, Amiata and Val d’Orcia.

Hiking on the wonderful Fiesole hill

Monday, September 24, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

Fiesole is a hill country, part of a wonderful and natural landscape. Starting from April, the town proposes hiking itineraries for everybody, up and down the hill of Fiesole. Walking along Fiesole’s paths is a unique hiking experience, not just for the natural beauty of the landscape but also because of the various cultural, historical and art appointments.

New planters to beautify Piazza Ognissanti

Monday, September 24, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

New planters to beautify Piazza Ognissanti will be inaugurated this evening, Monday, Sept. 24, from 8 to 9 in the presence of Deputy Mayor Dario Nardella, the President of the “Natural Mall” Fabrizio Carabba (Borgognissanti Association) and manager of public relations and communication products of Mercedes-Daimler, Joerg Zwilling.

UCI world road race championships in Tuscany

Sunday, September 23, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

The routes of the 2013 UCI world road race championships in Tuscany have been officially unveiled with the elite men’s road race predicted to be the toughest since Bernhard Hinault won the rainbow jersey in Sallanches, France in 1980. The road races start in Montecatini Terme and Lucca before heading to Florence.

Fiorentina 1 – 1 Parma, the three penalty match

Sunday, September 23, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Parma had won its previous six games at home but it seemed as if that run was going to be broken when, in the 20th minute, Facundo Roncaglia collected the ball 25 meters from goal and controlled it well before unleashing an unstoppable effort into the top left corner for the Argentine defender’s first goal in Italy.

Expo Rurale to learn more about Tuscany

Sunday, September 23, 2012 Alyssa Di Rienzo Life

Casine Park was full of life this past weekend as Tuscany’s “Expo Rurale” came to Florence. The park was filled with vendors, families, farm animals, an even a live cooking show, to help support Tuscany’s rural economy. This 3-day event helped to bring attention to the agricultural community in Tuscany.

Watch the horrific road accident on A1 highway

Saturday, September 22, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

At 3:00 in the morning, a serious accident happened inside the Croci tunnel, at km 266 of the AI Milan-Naples (towards Florence). The first clash between two trucks was followed by the impact of incoming vehicles, one of which ended up with its tires in flames, generating a heavy smoke.

At the Florentine museums with no queue

Friday, September 21, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

If you are not able to visit Florence during the low season (in November and in January-February) and you would rather not have to contend with long queues and waiting times at the museums, we recommend booking your admission to the State Museums of Florence, especially for visiting the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery.