City deciding where to place sculpture of ‘Electress Palatine' Anna Maria Luisa De' Medici
Finding an appropriate place to immortalize contemporary artist Arcagelo Salimbeni's sculpture depicting the Electress Palatine – the last woman of the Medici, who donated her family’s entire cultural collections and heritage to the city of Florence – has ... Welcome to the Frontpage
The Medici Woman to Whom Florence Owes Everything
- Tuesday, 03 April 2012 12:47
- Anna Balzani
City deciding where to place sculpture of ‘Electress Palatine' Anna Maria Luisa De' Medici
Finding an appropriate place to immortalize contemporary artist Arcagelo Salimbeni's sculpture depicting the Electress Palatine – the last woman of the Medici, who donated her family’s entire cultural collections and heritage to the city of Florence – has ... Artigianato e Palazzo Festival
- Tuesday, 03 April 2012 13:51
- Anna Balzani
18th Year for one-of-a-kind Craftsmen Festival in Florence
The 18th edition of the exhibit Aritianato e Palazzo is taking place from May 11-13 in the garden of the prestigious Florentine residence, Palazzo Corsini, on Via della Scala, 115.
Palazzo Corsini is a historic landmark that opens its doors once a year to enthusiasts of unique, handcraf ... The Vespa as a Symbol of Italian Culture
- Tuesday, 03 April 2012 12:25
- Bryan Banducci
The history and influence of the Italian-born scooter
A number of things come to mind when one thinks of Italy: great food and wine, leather manufacturing, Renaissance painters, old churches and of course, scooters.
Vespa scooters are an integral part of Italian society and have been a strong cultural icon since they exploded onto the market a ... TAXING TOURISTS (RECTIFICATION TO THE ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON PAG. 4 OF OUR CURRENT ISSUE )
- Tuesday, 03 April 2012 13:07
- Carly Cummins
Additional charges for visitors getting mixed reviews
Even with the current financial crisis, Italy still attracts tourists who seem to flock to the country’s most notable sites. Florence is packed with families on vacation or students on spring break who make navigating the streets a difficult task. This may seem like an inconvenience to F ... The Forte Belvedere Cable Way
- Tuesday, 07 February 2012 09:08
- Erich Schrader
City officials in planning stages for Florence’s first cable car.
Thanks to recent financial contributions, it would appear that the wheels are finally in motion to construct a cable way connecting San Niccolò and the Forte di Belvedere which could, at least in theory, be completed by 2013.
The possibility of implementing a cable car connecting ...
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