Florence Daily News

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.
Florence’s Sant’Orsola complex to be fully accessible by 2028

New spaces for artisan workshops and neighbourhood services are expected to open in the short term.

Studying the “screpoli” in Brunelleschi’s Dome

Thursday, January 19, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

The “screpoli” in Brunelleschi’s dome have aroused alarm about dome stability during centuries and its severe crack pattern, which started soon after its construction and strongly increased in time, has been object of different interpretation during centuries. Today was held the first day of the workshop in Florence, Italy at Opera Santa Maria del Fiore.

Innovation in Cardiology at Palazzo dei Congressi

Thursday, January 19, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

The 4th International Cardio Event – Cardiology Towards the Future. Innovation in Cardiology, is about to start. It will be held at the Palazzo dei Congressi, January, 19-21 2012. Over 800 participants are expected to attend this event.

Birthplace of Leonardo awarded with Orange flag

Thursday, January 19, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

The Touring Club Italiano awarded 35 Tuscan areas with the Orange Flag, a symbol of environmentally-friendly tourism. In the province of Florence awarded areas are Barberino Val d’Elsa, Certaldo and Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo.

Pitti Bimbo trends: elegance and rock’n’roll

Thursday, January 19, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Pitti Bimbo n. 74 is now open in Florence, Italy at Fortezza da Basso until January 21, 2012. Look the fashion trends for baby. Elegance and tradition are revisited in a contemporary key and adapted to the world of children, with an eye on “adult” fashion trends. Wardrobes are filled with versatile clothes, suitable for any occasion: from the schoolroom to the gym, from play time to party time.

Costa Concordia day 7, 11 dead and 21 missing

Thursday, January 19, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Divers resumed the search for 21 people still missing a week after the cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan coast, close to Isola del Giglio. Italian authorities are worried about seas forecast.

The “Sailor” by Talani lands to the Port of Miami

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

The Port of Miami, Florida, called the Tuscan artist Giampaolo Talani to design a bronze statue of a ‘Sailor’, about 18 meters high. The statue will be placed on the point that separates the two branches of the U.S. port. The statue was chosen as a symbol of town twinning between the Port of Livorno and the Port of Miami during the celebrations for the 500 years since the death of Amerigo Vespucci.

Pitti Bimbo, 510 collections for kids

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Over 510 collections, more than 200 of which are from abroad, 8,300 buyers and a total of over 10,000 visitors at the last winter edition: these figures confirm Pitti Bimbo’s role as the only trade fair in the world that presents a complete overview of children’s fashions. Pitti Bimbo will held in Florence, Italy at the Fortezza da Basso, 19 -21 January 2012.

Costa concordia day 6, more charges against Schettino

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The captain Francesco Schettino is accused by prosecutors of having abandoned about 300 people, not only passengers of the cruise ship Costa Concordia. He has considered unable to provide for themselves during the disaster occurred during the night of January 13 in front of the Island of Giglio in Tuscany, Italy.

Minister Clini reveals Italy’s energy plan

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

“The National Energy Plan will mainly aim for solar power projects dedicated to the industrial and construction sectors. We must stop using farmlands for photovoltaic purposes. Fields must be used to grow tomatoes”: Environment Minister Corrado Clini said during his visit to company Power-One’s facility today.

Free guided tours at the Uffizi collection Contini

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

Resume by Thursday, January 26 until April 26, free guided tours of the collection Alessandro Contini Bonacossi, one of the most important of the twentieth century at Uffizi gallery, in Florence, Italy.