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Gabriella Ienzi visited Florence and Tuscany for the first time in September 2014, and fell instantly in love with the region. It didn't take long before she was on her way to "il bel Paese" for good, where she's now currently interning with The Florentine. Gabriella is happiest with a good book in one hand and an even better glass of wine in the other.
The BTO 2015 (Buy Tourism Online) will be hosting its 8th consecutive edition at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on December 2 and 3. This year's edition will see more than 140 events unfold in the VISIONI Hall, including keynote speeches, debates, interviews and research, and
The Gallery of Modern Art at Palazzo Pitti is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Florence as the former capital of Italy with an exhibition titled Firenze Capitale 1865-2015. The Gifts ...
ph. courtesy of My Vintage Academy A new series of artisanal workshops has just launched at Florence’s Mercato Centrale. Creator Barbara Ricchi launched My Vintage Academy Workshops to draw attention ...
Considered the most widespread internet TV service in the world, Netflix just made its debut in Italy. The Netflix catalogue varies with each country, but in Italy Netflix executives have said that the catalogue will contain 80% international films and 20% Italian films. Catalogue numbers are expected to double within
The arrival of fall in Florence means the return of film festival season. Florence’s annual 50 Days of International Cinema series is back beginning October 29. The lineup for the 2015 edition has been released: here are some of the highlights. Consult 50 Giorni di Cinema's website
On the September 29 deadline imposed by the European Commission, Italy voted ‘no’ to the Commission’s demands that the government lift the country’s ban on the use of ...
Susan Kelley is an American expat who has spent 16 years living in Florence with her husband William Kelley, a renowned painter (see theflr.net/williamkelley). Now Kelley has published her ...
Green-Apes is a startup in Florence that encourages sustainable behaviour. Share and earn points that can be redeemed for things like discounts at organic supermarkets around town, and more.
You separate your trash, try to save water and try to shop secondhand, but if you want to introduce even more eco-friendly habits into your routine, download the new ...
Florence’s Gelateria Vivoli now has pride of place at Disney Springs in Florida. The new gelato store showcases its traditional flavours such as crema and chocolate, as well as ...
The final phase of Florence Baptistery’s restoration is underway: the scaffolding is being dismantled. The baptistery’s exterior and lantern will finally be visible in all their beauty on October ...
A new exhibition titled The World That Wasn’t There. Pre-Colombian Art from the Ligabue Collection launched today at Florence’s Archaeological Museum in piazza Santissima Annunziata. On display ...
