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.

A brilliant Fiorentina defeated Catania 2-0

Monday, September 17, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

A brilliant and cynical Fiorentina led by Montella, defeated Catania 2-0, he coached until a few months ago, thanks to the brilliance Jovetic, who scored his 4th goal this season and the return of Toni, who scored after 60 seconds of coming on. This return had been awaited for years and was greatly supported by Montella, warming the hearts of the Tuscan fans.

Shopping in Florence at the Vogue fashion’s night

Sunday, September 16, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

This year the Vogue fashion’s night out will take place in Florence, Italy. It’s the first time in the Tuscan capital after Milan and Rome. This event, scheduled September 18, 2012, will be a new opportunity to show the side of the city that’s involved with fashion and lifestyle. Shops will stay open at night until 11:30 pm and amid the exclusive products realized just for this event, meetings with designers and more.

Watch the top ten gelateria’s in Florence

Friday, September 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Whitney Richelle and Natalie Roth of Studentsville.it take you to the top gelateria’s in Florence, Italy. The history of gelato dates back to frozen desserts served in ancient Rome and Egypt made from snow and ice brought down from mountaintops and preserved below ground.

Richard Ginori 1735 liquidators present appeal

Friday, September 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Liquidators for Richard Ginori 1735 have submitted to the court in Florence, Italy, an appeal to present a previous agreement. The Florence based company leading manufacturer of fine china tableware and artistic porcelain. On the strength of its manufacturing tradition the Group markets its products under two brand names: Richard Ginori and Capodimonte.

Let’s imagine Florence in 2035… a NYU debate

Friday, September 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Let’s imagine Florence in 2035: it has become a global model for a low consumption, high prosperity and high quality life based on renewable resources – it is a city of ideas for the future. The meeting will held September 17, 2012 at Palagio di Parte Guelfa, in Florence, Italy and it is a collaborative project with New York University Florence, the University of Melbourne, the University of Delft, the University of Florence and the City of Florence.

Watch the most beautiful places in Florence, Italy

Thursday, September 13, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

In few minutes the best places in Florence, Italy. Florence is famous for its history. A centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. Due to Florence’s artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Bad summer for tourism in Tuscany

Thursday, September 13, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

“For the first time in the history of Italian tourism” in August tourist reservations in hotels decreased 1.1%, with a -3% of Italians and +2.1% of foreigners, said Bernabo’ Bocca, the president of Federalberghi which groups Italian hoteliers, commenting monthly data released by the federation. July and August together recorded a -6% in Italians and +1.1% in foreigners.

Florence mayor launches bid to be PD premier

Thursday, September 13, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The mayor of Florence launched a bid on Thursday to be Italy’s next prime minister, a challenge to the old generation struggling with political chaos less than eight months ahead of an election. Matteo Renzi, 37, seen as an arrogant upstart by the ageing political establishment, announced he would stand in primary elections to choose the prime ministerial candidate for the centre left, which is well ahead in the polls.

Latest skeleton not Leonardo’s Mona Lisa

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The latest remains uncovered at a former convent in central Florence don’t belong to the Mona Lisa, but she might be just underneath, a researcher says. The fourth skeleton found below the former Ursuline convent appears to belong to another noblewoman who may have sat as a model for Leonardo da Vinci when he was painting his famous work.

Wine town, Florence will be the wine capital

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

On 21 and 22 September, Florence will be the capital of wine. The Italian city internationally renowned as the Cradle of Renaissance hosts Wine Town Firenze, international event gathering together high quality wine producers and animating the city of art with music, theater performances and a range of other activities.