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.

European cultural heritage days in Tuscany

Thursday, September 27, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

Every year in September, the 50 signatory States to the European Cultural Convention take part in the European Heritage Days – a joint action of the Council of Europe and the European Commission, putting new cultural assets on view and opening up historical buildings normally closed to the public.

Eco acupuncture, urban interventions

Thursday, September 27, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Eco acupuncture, urban interventions will held October 1, 2012 at Palazzo Strozzi Sala Altana (9,15 am-6pm). Let’s imagine Florence in 2035: it has become a global model for a low con- sumption, high prosperity and high quality life based on renewable resources – it is a city of ideas for the future.

Michelangelo’s show travels to Virginia

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

The Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg (Virginia, USA) will held the exhibition “Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane Masterpiece Drawings From the Casa Buonarroti.” The exhibition, which opens at the Muscarelle on Feb. 9 and then travels to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in April.

Poggio Valicaia, a verdant oasis of art

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

The Park of Poggio Valicaia is set in the hills to the south west of Florence in the municipality of Scandicci. It was once an extensive, privately-owned farm but when it was donated to the town, it was turned into a public park. To begin with it was only used for day-trips and picnics, but in 2003, with the installation of works by contemporary artists, it became a museum park.

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.