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Catriona Miller is a recently graduated Scot who loves writing, meeting new people and baking. She has become slightly addicted to coffee since arriving in Italy and has no qualms about ordering a cappuccino after 11am. You can follow her on her blog at http://bellamozzarella.wordpress.com
Hailed as personality of the year by Time magazine, Pope Francis has won over Catholics and non-Catholics alike, many of whom hope that he will bring real change to the Church. In light of this, some Tuscan artists have dedicated a song to the pontiff. Thomas Aspidi, of
Beautiful marble statues take centre stage in the impressive, book-lined lounge in Florence’s Palazzo Tornabuoni Private Residence Club, where I sat down with Club Attaché Gabrielle Maria Taylor to find more about her life and work in Florence. With a degree in art history and
LITERATURE/Shakespeare Week April 7–10. The British Institute, lungarno Guicciardini 9, Florence Othello is the focus of this year’s Shakespeare week, featuring the screening of three film adaptations and a public reading of the play, a graduate conference on the theme of Shakespeare and his
April 25, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of Italian liberation from fascism. The country was liberated, but what about its artworks? To celebrate the liberation in Florence, on May 5, Ilaria Dagnini Brey, author of The Venus Fixers, will give a talk about saving Italy’s art during
In light of the upcoming European Parliament Elections (May 22-25, 2014), the European University Institute, along with the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies and the EUDO, have developed an online voting advice application. In order to better understand which party matches your personal preferences, the free online
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Ardegno Soffici (1879-1964), painter, writer and poet; one of the great names from the Italian twentieth century. The Soffici Museum, along with the Cultural Department of Poggio a Caiano, are marking this important event with the exhibition: Ardegno Soffici.
Florence sprang into life during the night of April 30, with free music concerts in the streets and piazzas, dance performances, art installations and food stands until sunrise. The Notte Bianca, or White Night, saw museums and shops open till late and the city abuzz with activity all through
From May 3 until November 30 of this year, the Baptistery of Florence will exhibit some exceptional works from Donatello. Three sculptures will be on display, the Beardless Prophet, the Bearded or Thoughtful Prophet and the Prophet Jeremiah, all sculpted from marble between 1415 and 1436. They were created for
Our events listing keeps you up-to-date on the latest and greatest in culture, music and other English-friendly entertainment. This is a selection of the best events in Florence and Tuscany this March. BE FEMINIST/Festa della Donna March 8 Throughout Italy Italy celebrates International Women&
Reader, upon learning that I have only ever been to two football matches—one in Scotland (Clachnacuddin vs. Forres Mechanics, not exactly Serie A) and, more recently, one in Florence—you would have every right to wonder, ‘Who does she think she is to compare the two
In 1946, Italy was emerging from World War II and foreign occupation was over. However, the country had yet to become a republic. Women had obtained the right to vote for the first time on June 6 of the same year at the referendum deciding between the Kingdom and a
The new design logo for Florence has been unveiled. From the 5,000 entries, the winner was announced as Fabio Chiantini, a Florentine graphic designer. His square graphic uses the colours red, black and white, reminiscent of Tuscany and consists of the name of the city written in five
No more parking fines in Grosseto could become a reality. Officials are trying to interpret new directives sent from the Ministry amending current practices. Up until now, a car found with an out of date parking ticket would receive a fine. According to the Ministry of Transport, the penalty should
Happy New Year…again? Don’t worry, Florence isn’t three months behind! March 25 marks the historical start of the Tuscan New Year, nine months before Christmas Day. At 2.45pm, watch the colourful procession wind its way through the city centre, from
Enjoy free entry to the three-day bike festival in the Cascine Park! Cycling enthusiasts will be in their element with a programme of 75 bike-related events, stands selling bike equipment, cycling workshops, an exhibition area, meetings and lectures, and food and drink stalls. On March 30, watch
On Saturday, March 8, International Women’s Day, Florence celebrates with free entrance for all women, all day long, to all the city’s civic museums. Without reservation, it will be possible to visit Palazzo Vecchio (9-7pm); The Stefano Bardini museum (via dei Renai 37, from 11-
Our events listing keeps you up-to-date on the latest and greatest in culture, music and other English-friendly entertainment. This is a selection of the best events in Florence and Tuscany this February. SING/TF karaoke night February 12, 9pm Red Garter, via dei Benci 33r, Florence &
So you left behind important items of clothing and the furnished room in Florence turned out to be very unfurnished—che casino!—what to do now? Hop onto an IKEA shuttle bus, precariously balancing a flat-pack desk chair and spur-of-the-moment-buy plant pot, trying
On February 8 at the Mandela Forum, the Florence Gymnastics Centre will host the series A1/A2 Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics competition. 20 women’s teams and 18 men’s teams will compete in events such as the high bar, the balance beam,
Ruggine, or ‘Rust’, is the title of Sandrine Mussy’s first photo exhibition, which explores the effects of time. The French-Canadian architect and photographer has recently moved to Florence and with a wealth of international experiences to draw upon, as well as talents in multiple fields,
Whether you are in a relationship or not, Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year which can best be compared to Marmite: you either love it or you hate it. If you are hoping for some grand romantic gesture or need to plan one for your
Whether you are in a relationship or not, Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year which can best be compared to Marmite: you either love it or you hate it. If you are hoping for some grand romantic gesture, or need to plan one for your
