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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
From classical to rock, pop, jazz and blues, and world music, Tuscany offers such an array of music festivals that The Florentine has come up with this handy guide to the sounds of the summer. To keep up with the musical events across the region, check TF Weekly at theflr.
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 July. CULTURE/Maggio Musicale Fiorentino July 4 – September 10 Various locations in Florence
A stone’s throw from the Duomo, piazza SS.Annunziata will shortly become a hub of cinematic entertainment. Throughout July (July 7-31), the open-air cinema will screen a selection of 30 international films. Every evening at 9.30pm movies from Japan, Italy, Great Britain, Brazil, France and
What's better than enjoying an outdoor music festival in Tuscany?! Tuscany certainly hasn't scaled back when it comes to its summer music festival scene! Across the region, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the various music festivals. Download The Florentine’
Escape the heat this summer by exploring the best exhibitions that Florence has to offer in its best- and lesser-known, often air-conditioned museums. Alternatively, check out the outdoor art installations up at beloved Forte Belvedere and in Giardino dell’Orticoltura. There's something for all art lovers
The marble façade of the ancient Badia Fiesolana has become very unstable and large segments of the building are at risk of collapse. Officials from the Fiesole town council have explained that the fire brigade was called for when, after an inspection of the structure, it was
The Charles Cecil Studios in Florence is one of the few art schools that use the traditional sight-size technique, a practice used by many master portraitists since the seventeenth century. From May 27 to June 27, the work of three graduating students, George William Clark, Isabella Watling and
Until November 30, Florence’s Baptistery will exhibit three exceptional sculptures: the Beardless Prophet, the Bearded (or Thoughtful) Prophet and the Prophet Jeremiah, all attributed to Donatello and sculpted in marble between 1415 and 1436, and created for the bell tower of Florence’s Duomo. The sculptures
Once it completes construction, design school Polimoda will move from via di Soffiano in Florence to Scandicci. Work is currently under way with space for training and design scheduled to be finished by May 15 and be in use by December. The new building, which measures 3,150
Florence city council has accepted the Amici della Terra association’s plans to create dog-friendly spaces throughout the city, one space in each of five neighbourhoods. Expert volunteers, upon request, will be able to help owners to train their dogs. The project, to be completed within the next
On April 25, Liberation Day, Florence saw a swarm of bees making a break for freedom. Their hive was most likely disturbed or destroyed, and the swarm, in search of a new place to set up home, gathered inside Florence’s carousel in piazza della Repubblica, where the colony
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
Already renowned for academic excellence, the Lycée Victor Hugo is now making a graceful leap into the world of dance. Founded in 1976, Florence’s French school prides itself on its tradition of successfully fostering the talents of its students through teaching and extra-curricular activities. From
PERFUME/I Profumi di Boboli May 22–25 Limonaia in Villa Strozzi, via Pisana 77/via di Soffiano 11, Florence This free, four-day annual event in the Limonaia of Villa Strozzi, showcases an array of perfumes, soaps, candles, essential oils and cosmetics made from plants and herbs.
The French street artist, Clet Abraham, better known as Clet, has become a household name in Florence, famous for his revamped street signs around the city. His eye-catching work has also been spotted across the border. An announcement on his Facebook page stated that a few months
Florence celebrates the Festival of the Republic in style, with ceremonies in piazza della Signoria and a free evening concert there at 9pm (see www.comune.firenze.it for a full programme). Traditionally, museums are closed on this public holiday, but this year some of the Polo Fiorentino museums will
This weekend, Italy dedicates two days to wine excellence: a chance to discover wines in their place of production. Wine cellars across the country open their doors to all wine lovers and enthusiasts, keen to learn more about wine, visit the wineries, learn how the wine is made and above
Slightly off the tourist trail, yet only a stone’s throw away from piazza Pitti, if you were to turn right onto via dello Sprone, after a few steps you would find yourself standing in the charming piazza della Passera. Although one of Florence’s smallest squares, it
The Italian Horse Protection Association (IHP), in collaboration with Alessandra Bianchini, owner of the Porcellino Gallery, has combined art and their love of horses to create a unique fundraising event in Florence. Over 50 Italian and international artists have contributed works of art to create the exhibition Horse Utopia,
Renzi and Napolitano take centre stage at ‘The State of the Union’ conference. The three day conference in Florence, starting today, has been organised by the European University Institute and will be used to discuss the social and political future of the Union. Over 600 international guests from
Florence’s Duomo clock, measuring 7 metres across, is among the oldest clock mechanisms in existence. One of its kind, thanks to its privileged location, it has now been returned to its full splendour after restoration work was carried out thanks to the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore
Friday, April 18, or Good Friday, is the perfect day to start baking your schiacciata di Pasqua! This way, it will have risen and be ready to take pride of place on your table at Easter lunch. Find out how to make it here, theflr.net/me50jt. Once you'
