The Florentine: English News Magazine in Florence. The news magazine for Florence lovers: Art, Culture, Food & Wine, Things to do and Classifieds.

Nov 7, 2024 · Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura * “Florence’s cosmopolitan credentials receive a boost with Karime Lopez and Takahiko Kondo’s cuisine, served in this modern, lively …

Description. I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions, let alone keep them. As we embark on another trip around the sun, with winds of change guaranteed to blow in from …

Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee in 1300. The frequency of Holy Years has changed over time. At first, they were celebrated every 100 years before Pope Clement VI …

Mar 10, 2011 · The process of Italian unification was the result of nearly 60 years of events, daring action and revolutionary ideas. Here is a timeline of the key moments leading to and …

Oct 31, 2024 · “Siena was an epicenter of artistic innovation and ambition in the 14th and 15th century. Its impact on the development of European art and on the development of painting …

Nov 21, 2024 · Sauce. 50ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the baking dish . 1 small red onion, chopped. 2 garlic cloves, minced. Generous pinch of hot red pepper flakes

Jan 28, 2025 · Description. At The Florentine, we’ve been choosing our favourite rooms out of the revamped Royal Apartments at the Pitti Palace. Jane likes the Queen’s Bedroom, Giacomo …

Nov 13, 2024 · The exhibition opens with Michelangelo’s only marble sculpture in the UK, his celebrated Taddei Tondo, c. 1504-05 (Royal Academy of Arts, London), which is shown …

Oct 24, 2024 · Egocentric, narcissistic, opportunistic, provocative, a social climber, turncoat and liar are just some of the terms used to describe Curzio Malaparte, but few would dispute his …