The Uffizi Gallery has reopened five small rooms featuring 44 fourteenth-century works. Funding for the renovation of the rooms, which was overseen by the superintendence for architectural heritage and the department of city museums, was provided by an American family, whose generosity has extended to other projects in the
The Uffizi Gallery has reopened five small rooms featuring 44 fourteenth-century works. Funding for the renovation of the rooms, which was overseen by the superintendence for architectural heritage and the department of city museums, was provided by an American family, whose generosity has extended to other projects in the museum.
A gift need not be extravagant to be cherished, for, as the saying goes, ‘It is the thought that counts.’ But for those living between two cultures, the thought behind the gift is sometimes hard to fathom. What might seem the product of cross-cultural differences may simply
With almost 40 years of charitable activity, the American International League of Florence (AILO) has recently welcomed a new president, Blandina Steinhauslin. Steinhauslin granted The Florentine one of her first interviews since taking the new position, describing the reasons why she became involved in AILO and her hopes for the
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 for December—and beyond. CINEMA/Winter screen December 18–31 Odeon Cinema, piazza Strozzi
Those interested in the communal urban gardens have until May 30 to sign up.
“Pedala, Firenze ti premia” rewards bike commuters.
The Palazzo Vecchio announces a plan to save traditional newsstands.
