Florence Daily News

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.
The Strange Seriousness of Eurovision

The Festival di Sanremo chose Sal Da Vinci with a neomelodic tune; Italy now wonders if this is the right image for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Gozzoli, a new museum in Castelfiorentino

Friday, June 22, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

The city of Castelfiorentino has got a brand new museum in a building designed specifically for the frescoes of one of the most important painters of the Renaissance. The Museo Benozzo Gozzoli was conceived and constructed for the purpose of giving a home to the frescoes which Benozzo painted for two chapels built near the city.

A roof with a view, the best in Florence

Friday, June 22, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

Open terraces in hotels and restaurants of Florence, where you can have a beautiful view on the city. Visit them and take pictures or make a short video: there is a contest Terrazza con vista and the winner will be awarded with a stay in Florence. These are the hotels included Antica Torre di via Tornabuoni 1 (via Tornabuoni 1), Grand Hotel Baglioni (piazza dell’Unità Italiana 6) and many others.

The house of da Vinci’s birth will be opened again

Thursday, June 21, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

Friday 22 June, the house of da Vinci’s birth will be opened again, following major restoration works, overseen by Professor Daniela Lamberini of the Department of Architecture of Florence University. The works further enhance the evocative, rustic simplicity of the place, respecting its historical vale and rediscovering some panoramic views hither to hidden to the visitor.

Going to extremes: new heat wave in the city

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The first heat had hit Florence in recent days. The forecast of the alert system for the prevention of heat-related risks to health informs that the maximum risk is expected in the middle of the day, when the temperature will rise to 36 degrees Celsius, although the perceived temperature will be 35 degrees, because of the humidity.

Pitti Uomo 82 starts today, the entire calendar

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Pitti Uomo, the fair’s place as the key reference on the international fashion scene is confirmed by the figures: of participating firms and the continuously growing number of applications we receive from prospective exhibitors. And then there are the buyers: the last summer edition of Pitti Uomo welcomed more than 32,000 visitors, 20,000 of whom were buyers from the world’s most important retailers, large and small.

Madonna shoots in Mugello new music video

Monday, June 18, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

An old gas station in Mugello. This has been chosen by Madonna to shoot his new video ‘Turn up the radio’. The pop star has held a concert Saturday night at the stadium ‘Franchi’ in the Tuscan capital. Last night, meanwhile, Madonna has visited privately the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor, opened especially for you, son, partner and staff.

Calcio fiorentino, Blues vs Whites on June 24

Monday, June 18, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

White and Blue will be among the final of the Calcio fiorentino (Historical Football) scheduled on June 24. The Blues of Santa Croce have in fact beaten 11 to 0, the Reds of Santa Maria Novella in the game yesterday night. The Whites of Santo Spirito have previously passed the Greens of San Giovanni. Calcio fiorentino was an early form of football that originated in 16th century Italy.

Leonardo Da Vinci, a new Italian language course

Monday, June 18, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

Italia Oggi (Italy Today) is an Italian language and culture course constructed for anyone who, during their stay in Italy, wishes to be totally immersed in our country’s culture, learning its language and, at the same time, getting in touch with some aspects of Italian society and its traditions. A particular focus is made on the many important changes that have been taking place since the 2nd World War.

Louvre welcomes Ferragamo show

Friday, June 15, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Salvatore Ferragamo sponsors the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the Louvre and presents its Resort 2012 Collection in the Museum Halls. The Louvre opened its doors to a runway show this Summer . On June 12, Ferragamo has unveiled its Resort collection on a 400-foot runway under the archways of the Denon peristyle.

Fitch downgrades the Province of Florence

Friday, June 15, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Italian Province of Florence’s Long-term foreign and local currency ratings at ‘A-‘ and Short-term foreign currency rating at ‘F2’. The Outlooks for the Long-term ratings are Negative, mirroring the Outlook on Italy (‘A-‘/Negative). The rating action affects about EUR115m of debt outstanding at end-2011, as well as future borrowings.