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.

Corridoio vasariano sold out, no more reservations

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

The visits to the Vasari Corridor (Corridoio vasariano) have been very successful. After one week of reservations, they are sold out until April 26. For these reasons, reservations are currently suspended. Cristina Acidini, superintendent of the State Museums of Florence said: “We invite visitors to stop and wait for further notice”.

Amauri signs, the deal is done

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

ACF Fiorentina announces it has acquired stricker Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira from FC Juventus. Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira, known as Amauri, was born 3 June 1980. He was trailed in Brazil, then arrived in Swiss Nationlega B (Bellizona) and finally in Italy.

Stop the allegations on Jovetic, Fiorentina said

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

ACF Fiorentina strongly deny the allegations made by certain sections of the media about Stevan Jovetic’s absence against Cagliari. “No criticism can be made of our vice captain. – said ACF Fiorentina in a statement. This morning the Brazilian-Italian Amauri, Juventus striker, has made medical visits. In the coming hours it will be formalized the deal with Fiorentina.

Pitti Filati, 4000 buyers for the knitting yarn industry

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Pitti Immagine Filati 70 (Fortezza da Basso, 25-27 January 2012, Florence, Italy) is the main international event for the knitting yarn industry. A research lab and an observatory on global lifestyle trends. The main foreign markets are Germany, UK, France, Switzerland, United States, Spain, Japan, The Netherlands, Turkey, Russia, Sweden and Hong Kong.

The American Dream arrives in Florence

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

The exhibition “American Dreamers. Reality and Imagination in Contemporary American art” at Strozzina (Palazzo Strozzi), Florence, Italy (9 March–15 July 2012, opening 8 March 2012, 6 pm) comprises a reflection on the work of artists who use fantasy, imagination and dreams to build alternative worlds to the increasingly complex reality of life today.

Back to ancient splendour the “Annunciation”

Monday, January 23, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

It was returned to its original splendor the Annunciation by Alessio Baldovinetti, Renaissance painting in tempera on panel created by the Florentine master in 1457. The work, currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, had never been subjected to maintenance. The painting was heavily obscured by sediments and deposits, with dark colors.

New Palace of Justice, new skyline of Florence

Monday, January 23, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Not only the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio and the the Palazzo Pitti… the new Palace of Justice opened today in Florence, Italy. Built over a three hectares area, the new Palace of Justice in the Novoli district is a hugely ambitious and controversial project. It has changed the skyline of Florence.

Amauri close to Viola, medical tomorrow

Monday, January 23, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Juventus striker Amauri has revealed he is going to travel to Florence tomorrow (Tuesday). The purpose of the trip is the final deal on his move to Fiorentina. “I will have a medical and then I’ll be available”, said the Brazil-born Italy player to a Florentine radio.

Mugello circuit awarded IRTA Best Grand Prix

Monday, January 23, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

The Gran Premio d’Italia TIM has been announced as the winner of the 2011 IRTA Best Grand Prix award, thus securing its fifth title from the Teams’ Association since hosting a Grand Prix for the first time in 1976. Almost 85,000 MotoGP fans were gathered at the Mugello Circuit on the 3rd of July last year to witness the Gran Premio d’Italia.

Battle of Anghiari, last week of research

Monday, January 23, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

It is the last week of the research for the Battle of Anghiari, the lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which some commentators believe to be still hidden beneath later frescoes in the Hall of Salone dei Cinquecento in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy.