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As you marvle at the masterpieces of the Renaissance abundant throughout Florence, you probably never stop to contemplate the question: who owns these great works of art? But this question is a very pertinent one to Florentines at the moment. Who own...

The doors of the Palazzo Vecchio have been re-opened. Or better yet, all the doors are now open. In 2001, two of the four entrances to the Palazzo were closed and metal detectors installed at the remaining entrances from the Piazza della Signoria an...

Fiorentina tied 1-1 last night versus Naples in the first game of the 2010-11 league. Not the best beginning for the Florence team, that still seems far from the best condition.

Naples scored first with Uruguayan Cavani, a goal that was strongly c...

By Erich Schrader The city of Florence will soon be reunited with one of its most prominent adopted sons when Sting performs at the Teatro Verdi this coming fall.

The multitalented English musician will be in town on October 25, right in th...

Stigma and discrimination are universal phenomena’s and occur across all cultures. Stigma can be conceptualized as an attribute that is deeply discrediting and makes the person carrying it feel different from others and of a lesser kind. The stigma ...

Ennio Capasa founder of Costume National is designing a collection for Italian retailer OVS Industry. OVS is a company that specializes in affordable fast fashion. OVS selects, develops, and produces all their clothing. The collaboration between Enni...

The Gucci group has filed a lawsuit in Florence against Elisabetta Gucci. The Gucci Group is suing Elisabetta because she is planning to develop hotels in Dubai. According to WWD, Gucci wants to make it clear that it has no relationship to Elisabetta...

International jeans brand Diesel has always been known to have edgy ad campaigns. But their most controversial one to date would have to be their new “Be Stupid” campaign. The ad campaign features people doing things that appear to most people as stu...

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After reading numerous reviews on the iTunes website raving about this “fantastic app” I was surprised to find that the Uffizi application was a total disappointment. For those of us less tech savvy the process of syncing this app can seem impossible...

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease is an incurable and degenerative disease that attacks the nervous system. ALS is one of the most common neuromuscular diseases worldwide and affects all people regardles...

The Roberto Capucci Museum located in Villa Bardini on Costa San Giorgio, was created by the Roberto Capucci Foundation. The Roberto Capucci Foundation was established with the Civita Association. The purpose is “to preserve and promote the knowledg...

Ravenna has been around for awhile, and she has the heritage to prove it. Only a 2 1/2 hour trip by train from Florence, Ravenna's famous 5th and 6th century mosaics are worth your time. A day trip would suffice, giving you enough time to walk the sm...

Already conquered the world of Italian fashion, Giorgio Armani is ready to get his hands in a new business venture. Armani has established a licensing agreement with Italian chocolate company Venchi to create a new line of high quality chocolates and...

The Prince of Prints also known as Emilio Pucci is launching a new scent for the fall entitled, “Miss Pucci.” The new scent is a follow-up to 2007’s Vivara, which was hugely successful. According to Women’s Wear Daily, the scent is “a sparkling flora...

Roberto Cavalli is celebrating forty years of revolutionizing the fashion industry by creating a new fruity, floral scent. The new women’s scent is aptly named “Anniversary”. The new fragrance has notes of raspberry, green apple, pink pepper, orange ...

After almost two hours of waiting and anticipation, of standing shoulder to shoulder with tourists and Sienese alike, the race lasts no more than a minute and a half - three laps around the campo is all it takes to make or break the ten "contrade" pa...

Netherlands will face Spain Sunday July 11 at 20:30 in the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup finals.

Netherlands
In their eight finals appearances, Netherlands has reached the showpiece match twice, falling narrowly short of the global crow...

EX3 Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea di Firenze opened its newest exhibit July 1, featuring the dynamic art of Icelandic artist, Ragnar Kjartansson. Kjartansson, 34, works in several mediums, including video, sculpture, music, and painting. Much of ...

Germany will face Spain tonight in the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup semi finals. The game starts at 20:30.

Germany
Germany has won the FIFA World Cup three times (1954, 1974 and 1990), a figure bettered only by Brazil (5) and I...

The biggest event for the yarn and knitting industry will take place in at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on July 6-8, 2010. The trade show offers the latest trends in fibers, yarns, and fabrics for the 2011-12 fall/ winter collections. The top Am...

The Museo Marino Marini located at Piazza San Pancrazio opened its doors to the public to showcase their latest exhibit entitled, From Straw to Hat. The exhibit is scheduled to run from June 29th to July 31st, 2010. The exhibit showcases beautiful ha...

In the past decade alcohol abuse by teenagers and young adults has been making headlines worldwide. This epidemic had not hit Italian headlines until recent years. As a reaction the local Florence government has increased efforts to manage alcohol co...

Florence, Italy was nominated as the number one culture and sightseeing sestination in the world by Trip Advisor's 2010 Traveler's Choice Best Destinations.

Everyone’s heard the Doors of Paradise, the Duomo, and Michelangelo’s David are captiva...

One may assume that, the Italian Parliament Members must be hard at work if they’re receiving a monstrous salary of twelve thousand Euros per month. How is it then that these ridiculous laws were prioritized and put on the agenda before others, and h...

Human remains have been found on the coast of Monte Aretario, and with 85% certainty scientists claim that they belong to Michelangelo Merisi also known as Caravaggio. “Caravaggio died in Porto Ercole, and must remain here” says Mayor Arturo Cerulli....

On first approach, Casa Buonarroti, the home and museum dedicated to one of the most celebrated artists in history, is about as unimposing as the palaces and homes of the great of Florence come. Most tourists are perhaps misled by the name, unsure of...

Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Fra Angelico… The list of artistic geniuses Florence has produced appears endless after a stroll through the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia, the Bargello, or any of Florence’s numerous museums. Replicas of world-famous sta...

The third vote on the proposed wiretapping bill is being pressed forward in the lower house and predicted to pass within the next few days. The new bill, already passed by the executive council and senate, would limit the use of wiretapping by the go...

The world’s biggest fashion trade show for children and teens will take place at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence from June 24th to June 26th, 2010. This is the only event in the world where you can see the latest trends in children’s clothing. The ...

As you marvle at the masterpieces of the Renaissance abundant throughout Florence, you probably never stop to contemplate the question: who owns these great works of art? But this question is a very pertinent one to Florentines at the moment. Who own...

Born as the Renaissance reached its conclusion in the late 16th century, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio created a place for himself in the artistic world through his highly emotional paintings and despite his apparently volatile behavior. (He was ...

“We are a region” claims Christina Ladder, the regional minister for tourism. When the world faces a 4.3% drop in tourism, Tuscany is resilient. With a regional drop of only .7% and national drop of 4.7% the region of Tuscany appears to be unaffecte...

Many of these beaches have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Award, a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 3450 beaches and marinas in 41 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean.

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The Polimoda Fashion Show took place June 9th at the Teatro Saschall on Via Fabrizio De Andrè in Florence. The show is an annual event that show-cases the creativity and talent of the graduating Fashion Design students at the Polimoda International I...

An admission charge may be needed along with your passport and train ticket the next time you decide to visit Florence. According to new regulations accounced last week during the III National Conference for Tourism, each Italian municipality now ha...