Florence Daily News

Friends of Florence Helps Restore 15th-Century Annunciation in Florence

The project has recovered colours and details obscured by dirt, yellowed varnish and earlier repainting.
Tourists raise concerns over pickpockets and scams in Florence

Florence newspaper La Nazione reviewed recent posts on Reddit in which visitors described alleged thefts and scams in Florence.
Iranian protesters march in Florence, call for halt to executions in Iran

Hundreds of people marched through central Florence on Saturday.
Tuscany records 27.5 million overnight stays in summer 2026

Tourist stays increased by an estimated 0.8%, with mountain, countryside and coastal destinations recording the strongest growth.

Tribeca Films to launch Tribeca Firenze

Thursday, May 10, 2012 Jamie 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Zubin Mehta opens 75th “Maggio Music Festival”

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Jamie Lorenzini Life

Zubin Mehta inaugurated the 75th edition of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino proposing one of the masterpieces of the musical culture of Central Europe, the Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal, is missing from Florence since 1989. After the White Night, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence back in the streets for the arrival of the 75th Festival.

Fiorentina’s fight to stay in Serie A continues

Sunday, April 29, 2012 Jamie Lorenzini Sports

Atalanta beat Fiorentina 2-0 this afternoon at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia in Bergamo. Goals from German Denis in the 11th minute and Giacomo Bonaventura in the 51st gave the hosts all three points, while Fiorentina’s Stevan Jovetic had a second-half penalty saved by Andrea Consigli. The result means that Atalanta are mathematically safe, while Fiorentina’s fight to stay in Serie A continues.

May 1st: Uffizi, Palazzo Davanzati and Boboli at 1 euro

Thursday, April 26, 2012 Jamie Lorenzini Life

If you are planning to visit Florence during the next week end, including the 30th of April and the 1st of May, International Workers Day, the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery will be exceptionally open on Monday April 30th and on May 1st the Bargello Museum, Palazzo Davanzati and the Boboli Garden will allow the entrance at a special price of 1 euro.