Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany
Hit-and-run tourism is tearing the heart out of Florence – there is a better way: As I learned from managing Michelangelo’s David, visitors can be nudged away ...
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Quick Glance: Challenges and Solutions in Managing Tourism in Florence
- Florence faces the challenge of managing mass tourism while preserving its cultural heritage as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.
- Cecilie Hollberg, director of the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, implements innovative strategies to guide visitor flows and protect the city's cultural legacy.
- Strategic measures have significantly increased the museum's visitor numbers without compromising the quality of the visitor experience.
- The sustainable approach of the Galleria dell'Accademia could serve as a model for addressing mass tourism in Florence to alleviate the city and its residents.
Italian designer Roberto Cavalli's family and friends attended Cavalli's funeral at the Basilica di San Miniato Al Monte in Florence. Cavalli ... Show more
Quick Glance: Remembering the 'Leopard Print King', Fashion Designer Roberto Cavalli
- Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his love of python and flamboyant animal prints, passed away at the age of 83, leaving a legacy in the fashion world.
- Cavalli's daring designs, embraced by celebrities like Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot in the 1970s, showcased his unique style that incorporated bold animal prints and skin-baring outfits.
- Despite facing trials and financial challenges, Cavalli remained renowned for his printed leather creations and sand-blasted jeans, expanding his fashion empire to various lifestyle products.
- After stepping down as creative director in 2013 and facing financial struggles, Cavalli's brand was acquired in 2019 by Vision Investments, signaling a new chapter for the iconic designer's legacy.
Florence’s famed Ponte Vecchio to be restored to former glory with two-year makeover
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Quick Glance: Florence’s Ponte Vecchio Set for Extensive Two-Year Restoration
- Florence’s iconic Ponte Vecchio in Italy is undergoing a two-year renovation costing about €2 million to bring it back to its former splendor. This marks the first major restoration and cleaning of the bridge, despite its regular maintenance and previous renovations to maintain stability.
- The upcoming restoration will involve cleaning the entire bridge to remove algae, moss, lichens, weeds, and chemical deposits. Previous joints will be upgraded, the stone will be reinforced, and the footpath’s stone will be restored as well.
- Work on the upper section of the bridge is scheduled to start in late 2024, while the lower part will be renovated in the summers of 2025 and 2026. Marchesi Antinori, a prominent Italian winemaking family, is contributing around half of the necessary funds for the project.
- In Italy, private donors supporting the restoration of historic monuments have become more common due to reduced government budgets. Companies like Tod’s and Diesel have previously pledged significant amounts towards the restoration of cultural landmarks like the Colosseum and the Rialto Bridge in Venice.
Roberto Cavalli:Vorarlberg woman and children inherit 470 million euros: The Italian designer had been married to Eva Maria Düringer from Vorarlberg since 1980 ...
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4 are still missing but hopes are fading after a deadly explosion at an Italian hydroelectric plant
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Quick Glance: Explosion in Italian Hydroelectric Power Plant Claims at Least Four Lives
- After a detonation at a power plant next to a dam in Italy, four bodies were recovered.
- Five individuals were injured in the explosion, with three still missing.
- Fire brigade officials reported a fire on a transformer at the hydroelectric power plant.
- Two of Italy's largest unions are set to hold a four-hour nationwide strike to protest workplace safety.
Roberto Cavalli, Italian fashion designer, dies at 83: The Italian fashion company Roberto Cavalli says that Cavalli has died at age 83. The Italian-born ...
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Quick Glance: Roberto Cavalli Passes Away at 83
- Designer Roberto Cavalli has passed away in Florence at the age of 83, leaving a legacy in the fashion industry.
- Establishing his own fashion brand in 1970, Cavalli revolutionized the industry with innovative printing techniques on leather.
- His personal life reflected the glamour and extravagance of his fashion collections, attracting celebrities like Charlize Theron and Madonna.
- A pioneer in inviting customers into his world, Cavalli expanded his empire with clubs, cafés, and even an autobiography.
The ECB is seen forgiving Italy its fiscal sins, if needed: Investors who have snapped up high-yielding Italian bonds over the last year on the assumption they ...
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Quick Glance: ECB Considers Forgiving Italy's Fiscal Sins
- Investors scrutinize ECB's rules for investment safety
- Italy may become ineligible for TPI due to financial difficulties
- Criteria for TPI support could still be met despite uncertainties
- Italy's high debt and increasing deficits pose ongoing challenges
Italy to recruit migrant workers in Lebanon, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia: Italy is to admit 300 migrant workers from Lebanon, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia who will not ...
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Quick Glance: Italy to Recruit Migrant Workers from Lebanon, Ivory Coast, and Ethiopia
- Italy is set to admit 300 migrant workers from Lebanon, Ivory Coast, and Ethiopia as part of a pilot project.
- The initiative is led by the Catholic charity and advocacy group Community of Sant'Egidio.
- The migrant workers will be selected, recruited, and trained by Sant'Egidio staff in their home countries before moving to Italy.
- Due to an aging population and labor shortages in certain sectors, Italy has started recruiting cheap labor from poorer countries outside the EU.
Curated creations: MIDA, the international crafts fair | The Florentine: For the 88th consecutive year, MIDA gears up for another successful craft fair with ...
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A talk on the future of tourism in #Florence and a three-day long kid-focused fest make up the calendar this week, with digital arts and electronic music adding ... Show more www.theflorentine.net/best-events-in-florence-this-week/
‘Ancient Roman’ solar rooftiles power Pompeii villa | kuwaittimes: ‘Ancient Roman’ solar rooftiles power Pompeii villa - Lifestyle - Pompeii is shining a light ...
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Quick Glance: Roman Solar Rooftiles Illuminate Pompeii Villa
- The traditional-looking tiles with solar photovoltaic cells allow Pompeii to preserve its aesthetics while generating clean energy.
- The innovative project combines emerging technologies with an extraordinary mural from 1909.
- The solar panels on the villa's roof are equipped with special LED lights that bring the deep red, purple, and gold images to life.
- Italy is under pressure to make red-roofed cities like Florence or Bologna greener to combat climate change.
Fiorentina fights back to draw with Genoa as both suffer from VAR decisions: Fiorentina has mounted a second half comeback to draw with Genoa 1-1 at home in a ...
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Quick Glance: Fiorentina Fights Back Against Genoa and VAR Decisions
- Fiorentina mounted a second half comeback to draw with Genoa 1-1 in a Serie A game marked by VAR decisions.
- The draw left Fiorentina in 10th place and trailing in the race for next year's European competitions, extending their winless run to five league matches.
- The first VAR decision favored Genoa as Fiorentina's Andrea Belotti had a 26th-minute goal disallowed for offside.
- Jonathan Ikoné equalized nine minutes into the second half for Fiorentina with a nice header, while the referee awarded the home side a penalty after 70 minutes only to change his mind after a video review.
Take your pick from this week's best events, featuring a food truck fest in front of the Florence Eye and a literary line-up for little ones ... Show more www.theflorentine.net/best-events-in-florence-this-week/
The Michelangelo urban vineyard | The Florentine: The Fittipaldi Menarini family has replanted its urban vineyard, Vigna Michelangelo, in Florence with a view of ...
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Italy opens new slander trial against Amanda Knox. She was exonerated 8 years ago in friend's murder
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Quick Glance: Amanda Knox Faces New Slander Trial in Italy
- The upcoming trial in Italy could remove the last legal stain against Amanda Knox, following her acquittal from the murder charge of her British roommate by Italy's highest court eight years ago.
- Knox has built a life in the US, working as an advocate, writer, podcaster, and producer, while advocating for criminal justice reform.
- Despite the 2015 definitive ruling by Italy's Cassation Court clearing Knox of guilt, doubts about her role linger, especially within Italy.
- In her upcoming trial, Knox is expected to testify, although her lawyer mentioned she will not be present in court on the opening day.
Destination Florence CVB celebrates its new start as a foundation with a dedicated DF magazine (in partnership with The Florentine) to mark the occasion ... Show more #Florence www.theflorentine.net/prodotto/df11/
Florence: Eike Schmidt wants to become mayor: Eike Schmidt, the former director of the Uffizi Gallery, is running for mayor of Florence ...
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Quick Glance: Florence: Eike Schmidt Running for Mayor
- Former Uffizi director Eike Schmidt is running for mayor of Florence, causing unrest in the traditionally left-wing Tuscan capital.
- Schmidt, a German, aims to become mayor of Florence with support from the center-right coalition, focusing on enhancing security, cleanliness, and tourism management.
- Having successfully modernized the Uffizi, Schmidt's candidacy elicits mixed reactions despite his self-identification as an anti-fascist.
- The potential significance of a left-wing defeat in Florence, a stronghold of the left, could impact Italy as a whole as the center-left struggles to find suitable candidates.
Spring gets everyone out and about to make the most of the sunshine. It’s the perfect time of year for strolls in the city ... Show more
The Italian was considered one of Italy's most famous designers. He died in Florence at the age of 83 after a long illness.
This ‘Pearl of southern Italy’ is having a definite moment: Food is the beating heart of this part of the world, so to know Puglia is to know its cuisine.
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Quick Glance: The Rise of the 'Pearl of Southern Italy'
- Puglia in Southern Italy is experiencing a revival, driven by its culinary delights and rich cuisine that define the essence of the region.
- Matera, an ancient city near Puglia, attracts visitors with its millennia-old cave dwellings, now transformed into luxury accommodations.
- Upon reaching Puglia, Masseria Calderisi offers a serene setting with olive groves and a pool, while Paragon 700 in Ostuni impresses with its art gallery and pool area.
- The Salento region on the Salento Peninsula is renowned for its picturesque towns and wine production, with Palazzo Ducale Venturi and wine tours by Salento Wines standing out as special attractions.
Subsonica fan dies after fight at concert in Italy: Concert-goer dies in hospital in Florence.
A police investigation is underway after a 47-year-old man died ...
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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: PM Meloni visits Tunisia for migration talks, Ryanair's CEO stokes dispute with Italy's ...
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7 of the best towns and villages in Tuscany to visit in 2024: Driving among the medieval towns dotted across the countryside is a quintessential Tuscan ...
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Quick Glance: Best Towns and Villages in Tuscany 2024
- Tuscany exudes a special magic with its gentle hills and picturesque Italian villas nestled among olive groves, cypress trees, and vineyards.
- Exploring the medieval hilltop towns and villages in Tuscany offers a unique experience, from the towers of San Gimignano to the vineyards of Greve.
- Montalcino is a paradise for wine lovers, while Pienza is characterized by Renaissance architecture and stunning views.
- Visits to Greve in Chianti, Montefioralle, Volterra, Pitigliano, and Pietrasanta offer a variety of historical landmarks, art galleries, and culinary experiences.
Italian hydro plant blast death toll hits 5, 2 workers missing: The death toll from an explosion at a hydroelectric plant in Italy rose to five on Thursday as ...
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The Mystery of the Ancient Greek Statues Found in Italy - GreekReporter.com: The mystery of the Riace Bronzes, two ancient Greek statues remains strong since the ...
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Italy's Siena province shaken by 3.4 earthquake: A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook the Siena province, central Tuscany, on Tuesday evening ...
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Mayoral candidate for Meloni camp: German museum director wants to replace left-wing government in Florence
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Quick Glance: German Museum Director Aims to Replace Left-Wing Government in Florence
- Former Uffizi Museum director Eike Schmidt is running for mayor of Florence under the center-right coalition led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- Aged 56, Schmidt, who moved to Naples after his tenure at the Uffizi, is now aiming for the mayoral candidacy in the upcoming June election.
- While Florence is currently governed by the Left, polls suggest a potential shift to a center-right government, which could benefit Schmidt's position.
- The Freiburg native, who also holds Italian citizenship, brings extensive experience from various museums and is considered a favorite among the right-wing candidates.
French street artist JR creates optical illusion at Milan Central Station: JR installation coincides with Milan Design Week.
French street arist JR has unveiled ...
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Quick Glance: JR Unveils Stunning Optical Illusion at Milan Central Station
- French artist JR has revealed an impressive trompe l’oeil illusion on the façade of Milano Centrale railway station as part of Milan Design Week.
- Utilizing printed aluminium panels, the artwork creates a captivating visual deception, depicting a cut through the station's center resembling a tunnel passing through rugged mountainous terrain.
- Named La Nascita (The Birth), this public art installation is situated on Piazza Duca d'Aosta and will be open for viewing from April 10 to May 1.
- Commissioned by Stazione Centrale, the project leads to an immersive exhibition inside the station - An Invitation To Dream by Moncler - scheduled from April 15 to 21.
Where to find Europe’s best wine regions: France, Italy, and Spain form the epicentre of Europe’s great winemaking traditions, and they offer a remarkable ...
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Quick Glance: Discovering Europe's Best Wine Regions
- France, Italy, and Spain are centers of European winemaking with diverse styles.
- Standouts in France include Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, and Côtes du Rhône.
- Italy offers Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, and Sicily as must-visits for wine enthusiasts.
- Spain impresses with Rioja, Galicia, Jerez, and Catalonia as diverse wine regions.
Juventus scrape past Fiorentina, Napoli win with stunners at Monza | kuwaittimes: Juventus scrape past Fiorentina, Napoli win with stunners at Monza - Sports - ...
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Quick Glance: Juventus Clinch Narrow Victory Over Fiorentina, Napoli Impresses with Stunning Goals at Monza
- Juventus consolidated third place in Serie A with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fiorentina. Federico Gatti scored the decisive goal in the 21st minute at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
- Juventus had only collected seven points from their last nine league matches, but the win came just days after a comfortable victory against Lazio in the Italian Cup semi-final.
- Trailing at halftime to Milan Djuric's early header, Napoli fought back with goals from Victor Osimhen, Matteo Politano, and Piotr Zielinski to secure a win at Monza.
- Bologna are ten points behind fourth-placed Bologna, currently occupying the last Champions League spot. However, Serie A leads the race for an extra berth in next year's tournament.
This interfaith wedding in Italy was a beautiful blend of the Hindu pheras and Muslim nikah: www.vogue.in/gallery/this-interfaith-wedding-in-italy-was-a-beautiful-blend-of-the-hindu-and-muslim-ceremonies
Minne Lusa, Florence Field changed the lot for Omaha subdivisions: Omaha real estate man Charles W. Martin was the developer for the two largest subdivisions ...
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For sale: one huge drawing, maybe by Michelangelo: An Italian family lived for half a century in a villa once owned by Michelangelo. They assumed the drawing on ...
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Quick Glance: Michelangelo's Villa Drawing for Sale
- Former owners of the Renaissance artist's villa intend to sell a controversial sketch once displayed on a kitchen wall.
- Experts are divided on whether Michelangelo actually created the artwork, sparking an academic debate.
- The drawing was removed from its original location and identified as a 'triton' or 'satyr,' prompting further investigations.
- The public announcement of the drawing going on the market is expected to heighten interest in the discussion of authorship.
Family Nation opens in Florence | The Florentine: Following the success of its online store and in Milan, the Florence-born brand inaugurates its Novoli-based ...
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Under 16, great rossoblù victory 💪🏻❤️💙
3-1 to Fiorentina with a brace from Barbagallo and a goal from Mazzulla.
Well done our Wolves 🐺👏🏻 #ForzaLupi
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🎙️ Colantuono: “Important approach to play a great match”
The words of the Granata coach on the eve of Salernitana - Fiorentina 👉 salernitana.it/news/colantuono-approccio-importante-per-fare-una-grande-partita/ @GruppoIovine #SalernitanaFiorentina #macteanimo ... Show more #forzagranata #salernitana #uss1919
Conference League: Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa sees double yellow - in the penalty shootout he becomes a hero - Eurosport
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Quick Glance: Lille Fans Attempt to Confront Martinez
- Aston Villa's Emi Martinez faces backlash from French fans due to his conduct at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- During a match against Villa in France, angry Lille fans tried to attack Emi Martinez, prompting intervention from stewards.
- Despite fan hostility, Martinez saved two penalties, securing a victory for Aston Villa.
- Martinez clarified that his actions were not personal and expressed admiration for France, hoping for a more positive experience in future games.
Vargas' premonition - and why he didn't move to Florence after all: Ruben Vargas (25) scored his third goal of the season in the 3-1 defeat in Frankfurt ...
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Road to the Olympics with Tuscan athletes, Fiorentina Crossroads meets the weight thrower Leonardo Fabbri Paris 2024 from the preparation for Paris 2024 #olympicgames ... Show more #Fiorentina
ALL AT THE STADIUM💜⚜️
⚽️ Fiorentina-Sassuolo🗓️ Sunday 28 April, 8.45pm
📍Artemio Franchi Stadium
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Mimmo Jodice at Villa Bardini | The Florentine: Photographs by the Neapolitan master are on display until July 14, with an homage to Michelangelo.
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#FiorentinaSassuolo 🎟️
All the info on the presale for the Guest Sector 👉 www.sassuolocalcio.it/in-evidenza/fiorentina-sassuolo-tutte-le-info-sulla-prevendita-per-il-settore-ospiti/ #ForzaSasol 🖤💚
We are waiting for you to see the semi-final of the Coppa Italia Atalanta-Fiorentina together with Rocco B. Commisso Viola Park 💜
See you from 8pm on ... Show more acffiorentina.vivaticket.it/da
Happy birthday, Luca Ranieri 💜🎂
Happy Birthday, Luca Ranieri 💜🎂#ForzaViola #Fiorentina #ACFFiorentina
'Ancient Roman' solar roof tiles power Pompeii villa: Pompeii villa is illuminated by special LED lights designed to bring the deep red ...
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Happy birthday, Stefan Schwarz ⚜️
Happy Birthday, Stefan Schwarz 🎂#ForzaViola #Fiorentina #ACFFiorentina
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IT'S SEMI-FINAL TIME💜⚜️
🏆Fiorentina-Club Brugge🗓️ Thursday 2 May, 9 p.m
📍Artemio Franchi Stadium
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Europe's 'coffee capital' is a hidden gem Italian city with flights for just £48: Trieste, in northern Italy, is a lively literary town, perfect for a city break ...
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EM 2024 one reason: Augsburg's Vargas declares rejection of Florence - Ready for next step
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🫂 The Rossoblù Primavera beat Fiorentina 3-2 thanks to goals from Papadopoulos, Parravicini and Honest ⚽️⚽️⚽️
👏 Well done Grifoncini! 🔴🔵
THANK YOU💜⚜️
🎬 FILM OF THE MATCH 💜⚜️
68' Double substitution from Salernitana: Candreva and Ikwuemesi come out, Martegani and Weissman come on#SalrenitanaFiorentina 0 - 0
Castro😍💜⚜️
Here we are💜⚜️
A useful guide to the June 2024 elections in Florence | The Florentine: On June 8 and 9, residents of Florence will vote in local elections to decide who will ...
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You can find the full letter of President Rocco Commisso on our official website💜⚜️
➡️ www.acffiorentina.com/it/news/tutte/extra/2024-04-15/messaggio-del-presidente-rocco-commisso
🏆 #SerieBKT 🔜 Catanzaro-Cremonese
⚽️ Referee Dionisi from L'Aquila (assistants Prenna from Molfetta and Politi from Lecce). IV official Frascati of Florence ... Show more #AmarsiAncora #forzagrigiorossi #daiCremo
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Statistics, precedents, squads, curiosities and all the updated data in the Salernitana Match Preview - ... Show more salernitana.it/news/salernitana-fiorentina-match-preview-3/ #SalernitanaFiorentina #macteanimo #forzagranata
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