The Garden extends on the hill behind Palazzo Pitti and continues down towards Porta Romana. Thanks to landscaping work carried out over the years, this garden is today one of the biggest and most elegant Italian style gardens. Following the acquisition of Palazzo Pitti by Cosimo I de Medici and his wife Eleonora of Toledo who had decided to make it the official Grand-Ducal palace, work was started on the adjacent land.
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Italians see bodyweight fall due to healthy eating
Italians are gradually seeing their body weight fall to more ‘normal’ levels due to more healthy eating habits, according to a study by the Nestle’ Observatory in conjunction with the clinical nutrition and dietetics association ADI.
Cimabue to return to Santa Croce
A painted crucifix by medieval master Cimabue is ready to be returned to Florence’s Santa Croce Basilica after it was damaged in the Great Flood of 1966. The painted crucifix, executed in 1280, came to heightened fame when muddy waters, which swelled the banks of the Arno and inundated the entire city, swept into the church and wiped most of the paint off.
Hard Rock Cafe celebrates the Thanksgiving Day
“We are family”: Hard Rock Cafe in Florence, Italy celebrates Thanksgiving in an unforgettable atmosphere! Special Traditional Menu available all day long at 28 euros per person. Thanksgiving menu includes Corn Chowder Soup served with bacon bits for the entrees. The main course includes Traditional Turkey served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed, potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy.
The art of scagliola, alchemy of colors
Alchemy of colours, an exhibition dedicated to the particular scagliola technique, all to be admired this autumn. What is scagliola? It is made from a mineral called selenite, which gives life to incredible artifacts. Scagliola has been known since ancient times as it was used to embellish architectural elements in sacred art and has become part of Florentine handicrafts.
Gearing up for Florens 2012
The International Week for Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Florens 2012, is scheduled to take place in Florence from November 3 to 11. Cultural directors include Mauro Agnoletti, Andrea Carandini and Walter Santagata, with Davide Rampello as artistic director.
Picasso, Warhol and the other exhibits in Italy
The following is a city-by-city guide to some of Italy’s art exhibitions of the week. In Florence at Palazzo Strozzi: Francis Bacon, including three unfinished works never seen in Italy; until January 27. – Galleria dell’Accademia: Art Returns Art; contemporary masters including Bacon, Klein, Burri, Kounellis, Picasso and Warhol; until November 4.
Florence at the Italian Language Week in Rabat
The 12th Italian Language In The World Week kicks off Monday afternoon at the Italian Institute of Culture in Rabat, Morocco. Running until 24 October activities include talks dedicated to Machiavelli, musical performances in period costume, food of the Renaissance and a photography exhibition on Florence and Tuscany.
Mywalit opens its flagship store in Florence
An explosion of color in the heart of Florence: opens today Mywalit, an Italian brand of Lucca, who was born to bring color, a wide spectrum of colors, “where there was no color”, making precious and original also smaller accessories: special details that differentiate wallets, key cases, credit card holder…