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.

Best of Wine Tourism 2012: the winners

Friday, May 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

At the hall of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi Pistelli took the award ceremony of winners of the international Best of Wine Tourism 2012, now in its 9 th edition. It is the promoter of the Great Wine Capitals global network which includes nine cities in the world with a strong viticulture: Florence, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Christchurch, Cape Town, Mainz, Mendoza, Porto and San Francisco-Napa Valley.

Viva Vino LA, the taste of Abruzzo: Cirelli wines

Thursday, May 10, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

A winery from Abruzzo to Viva Vino LA, the premiere Italian wine festival presented by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West and The North American Sommelier Association, May 14-19 in Los Angeles, USA. “I’ve been fortunate enough to grow up in a well off family which allow me to spent a fantastic and dispassionate childhood and to study in the most prestigious schools in EU”, said Francesco Cirelli.

Officine di SMN celebrates 400th anniversary

Thursday, May 10, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

The eighteenth edition of “Artigiano e palazzo,” which will take place in Florence, Italy, May 11-13 , will also celebrate the 400th anniversary of the historic “Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella”, an historical Florentine “perfume factory” appreciated all over the world for its products.

Tribeca Films to launch Tribeca Firenze

Thursday, May 10, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

IMG Artists, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff in lower Manhattan in 2002, announced today Tribeca Firenze, which will bring world-class film premieres to the widely-anticipated Tuscan Sun Festival in Florence, Italy 11-18 June, founded by IMGA’s Barrett Wissman in 2003. Legendary performer and 17-time Grammy winner Tony Bennett is the first major celebrity to confirm participation in Tribeca Firenze.

The State of the Union 2012 to take place in May

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The 2012 edition of The State of the Union, organised by the European University Institute, is hosted in the Florence City Hall. The Conference takes place on 9-10 May. It aims at contributing to the analysis and debate of the European Union’s current situation, EU policies and the functioning of EU institutions and it brings together high-level policy-makers, leading academics and opinion leaders.

Fiorentina is safe after the nightmare week

Saturday, May 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Fiorentina put their nightmare week behind them with a 1-0 victory at Lecce to secure their place in Serie A next season and Roma dropped points at Catania. Alessio Cerci scored the only goal of the game 10 minutes before the break, slotting home from the left side of the box after latching onto Ruben Olivera’s through ball.

Tuscan wineries at Viva Vino LA/2

Saturday, May 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Castello di Monastero, Col di Sole, Caiarossa: Viva Vino LA is the largest Italian wine event staged on the West Coast. From seminars to tastings to dinners, Viva Vino LA offers an exceptional array of events for consumers and trade to experience Italian wines made with native grapes. Viva Vino LA makes its grand return to Los Angeles: May 14‐19 at various locations.

Fiorentina trainer Rossi attacks Ljajic, fired

Thursday, May 3, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi was fired after attacking central midfielder Adem Ljajic during his side’s 2-2 draw with Novara. An incredible episode, that took place at the “Franchi” stadium. At the 32nd minute, with the visitors ahead 2-0, Delio Rossi decided to take out Ljajic for Olivera, the young Fiorentina striker sat down on the bench and then with a gesture provoked the reaction of the coach, who hurled himself at Ljajic starting a small dust up which was fortunately ended quickly.

Tuscan wineries at Viva Vino LA/1

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Podere Sepaio, Poggio alle Sughere and La Corsa, read the updates of Viva Vino LA: the premiere Italian wine festival presented by the Italy‐America Chamber of Commerce West, The North American Sommelier Association, and Please the Palate. Educational dinners, lectures, tastings and seminars May 14‐19 at various locations.

Installation by the Italian artist Loris Cecchini

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

After the White Night on (until July 1, 2012) the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi presents a new site-specific installation by Italian artist, Loris Cecchini, consisting of a group of large suspended sculptural shapes that will create a new dialogue with the perfect geometrical shapes of Palazzo Strozzi, a symbol of the Florentine Renaissance.