Firenze Gelato Festival 2012

May 23-27
Taste, culture and fun: here is the Firenze Gelato Festival 2012
Tuscanycious: Gelato Festival in Florence 2012

FLORENCE: New Year Day

Capodanno Fiorentino – Florentine New Year’s Day

CITY: The New Florence

The new Florence of Giuseppe Poggi
Until February 29, 2012

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Italy’s Unification, and of the bicentenary of the Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi’s birth, the Historic Archives of Florence presents a documentary exhibit focusing on the urban and architectural transformations of Florence in 1865, when it became the capital of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy. Through documents, maps, photographs and painted panoramas, the exhibit reconstructs the history of the projects that have forever changed the face of the city of Florence, such projects include the expansion of the urban plan and the necessary adaptation of the infrastructure, the services and the building of the town, in order to transfer the capital from Turin to Florence. Poggi’s work to determine the new structure of the city is well represented by the numerous drawings on display, along with portraits and personal objects belonging to the architect, such as notebooks, drawing pens and writing desks.

FASHION: LA PRETIOSA DI LEONARDO

Gherardini will present, in world premiere, its interpretation of the bag “Pretiosa”, inspired by a Leonardo drawing – dating back to the late 15th Century – together with other studies: it is a tribute to the city of Florence and to Leonardo da Vinci. This will be the occasion to present also other surprising discoveries. An exhibition curated by Alessandro Vezzosi, director of the Museo Ideale Leonardo da Vinci.

CITY: Florence

The central Italian city of Florence draws millions of visitors every year, who come to marvel at Renaissance art and architecture. The treasures are the legacy of the wealthy Medici family which rose to power in the 15th century. Florence remains popular with modern-day art students as well as gourmets who come to sample delicacies from the surrounding Tuscany region.

FLORENCE: Walk on the Terraces

W H A T :    Walk on the Terraces
W H E N :    September 8
W H E R E : Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

FLORENCE: In Renaissance With Leonardo

COME SEE MY CITY
In Renaissance Florence With Leonardo
by Renzo Rossi and Alessandro Baldanzi

AROUND THE WORLD IN MOVIES: The Medici

The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance | Behind the Scenes: The making of Medici | Interactive Tour of Florence | Medici Gallery | RESOURCES

Part 1: Birth of a Dynasty

Part 2: The Magnificent Medici

Part 3: Medici Popes

Part 4: Power vs Truth

TUSCANY: CULTURAL ITINERARIES

Scientific itineraries in Tuscany
Itineraries of the most significant places of historical-scientific interest throughout the region of Tuscany.

The line of the Sun: sun dials in Florence
An ideal itinerary through the city of Florence to visit the places of monumental gnomons. The Census of Florentine sundials is available online.

Historical Pharmacies in Tuscany
Descriptions of the architectural elements, furnishings, scientific equipment and endowments of the historical pharmacies in Tuscany. (In Italian only)

FLORENCE: Heaven Scent