Florence Daily News

Vespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian icon

From its first prototype in post-war Italy to a worldwide symbol of design and mobility, Vespa celebrates its 80th anniversary with events in Tuscany and beyond.
Florence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio

The city will commemorate the 81st anniversary of Italy’s Liberation on Saturday, 25 April 2026, with institutional events, memorials and cultural initiatives across Florence.
Florence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of Klinghoffer

The contemporary opera by John Adams inaugurates the 88th edition of the festival, drawing attention for its subject and staging.
Crowds gather across Florence to watch Frecce Tricolori flyover

Thousands gathered along the Arno as Italy’s national aerobatic team crossed the city in a reduced formation to mark the oath of 33 students at the Giulio Douhet Air Force school.

Florens 2012, identity as an added value

Saturday, October 6, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

During ‘Cultural and Environmental Heritage Week’, Florens 2012 (November 3 to 11) will be focusing on the theme: ‘From the Grand Tour to the Global Tour’, brainchild of the Board of Cultural Directors, which brings together renowned professors from the Universities of Florence, Turin and ‘La Sapienza’ in Rome, who are coordinating the event’s research activities.

Francis Bacon and the other exhibits in Italy

Friday, October 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

The following is a city-by-city guide to some of Italy’s art exhibitions. In Florence at Palazzo Strozzi: Francis Bacon, including three unfinished works never seen in Italy; until January 27. At Galleria dell’Accademia: Art Returns Art; contemporary masters including Bacon, Klein, Burri, Kounellis, Picasso and Warhol; until November 4.

Italian university students against professor Monti

Friday, October 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Italian university students union UDU organised symbolic gatherings at several major Italian universities yesterday, in protest at what they describe as “the government’s total lack of interest in state universities.” Among others, meetings were held across the country, at Padua, Parma, Florence, L’Aquila and Palermo universities.

Discovering the Mugello, outside Florence

Friday, October 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

Three itineraries for uncovering the best of the Tuscan region. Quaint, ancient, intricately constructed towns are situated fairly close to one another along the flow of the Sieve River. What was once an area dominated by important Etruscan developments later becomes, in Roman times, the site of numerous colonies and hamlets.

Internet: Pisa host the future of the Net

Friday, October 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

From 4th to 7th October Pisa shows the future of the Net: 4 days, 104 events, 200 speakers, 12 locations spread around the city, concerts, installations, exhibitions, contests and workshops. From the city symbol of Italian computing – University of Pisa, born in 1969, was the first degree course in computer science from the National Research Council of Italy.

Golf, The Mugello Tuscany Open was canceled

Thursday, October 4, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

The Mugello Tuscany Open golf on the calendar in the Challenge Tour and Pro Tour Pilsner Urquell scheduled October 18 to 21 in the golf course of UNA Poggio dei Medici Golf Club, was canceled. The exceptional drought conditions, which have affected Tuscany in summer, have had some problems in the field.

Frescobaldi announces winner of “Tuscany to you”

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi, one of Italy’s leading family-owned wine companies, has chosen Lorraine Sules of White Plains, New York as the winner of the 2011 ‘Tuscany To You’ recipe contest. Lorraine’s recipe of Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms was awarded the top prize because of her recipe’s creativity, simplicity and depth of flavor.

New golf course at PGA of Italy National Resort

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Dana Fry and Jason Straka are designing a new golf course at PGA of Italy National Resort and Spa, near the town of Aulla, in Tuscany, Italy, under the auspices of Hurdzan-Fry Environmental Golf Course Design. The golf course at PGA of Italy National Resort and Spa, overlooking the Apennine Mountains, will cover hilly terrain, blending with the surrounding rolling Tuscan landscape.

Searching for the real-life Mona Lisa in Florence

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Italian archaeologists are searching for the remains of the real-life Mona Lisa. They have found two more skeletons. The two bodies were found under the basement of a former convent in Florence, Italy, on Tuesday. The team believes Lisa Gherardini, said to be the model in Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous piece, is buried there.

Old Conventino, Lungo-un-giorno creativity skills

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

In the historical premises of Old Conventino, renovated and changed in the beating heart of the artistic craft in Florence, Lungoungiorno returns in an autumn version. In the sign of handicraft and of Florentine tradition, there will be a two-day market exhibition of unique products, workshops to test manual skills and creativity and for the most greedy people.