By Graham Gold The normally bustling streets of Florence were eerily quiet in early March as the beloved travel destination reeled from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Absent from iconic destinations like the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo were the local residents who had been required to self-isolate, as well as throngs of American …
By Kayla Mutchler I dreamt of going to Italy all of my life—and college made my dream come true. During my upbringing, my maternal grandparents would tell me stories of their youth there, and I knew from a young age that one day I would go. So, in the spring of 2019, I applied for …
Paying tribute to Da Vinci — An artistic dialogue spanning 500 years. Both China and Italy are major cultural countries with rich cultural heritage and long historical traditions. The exchanges between the two countries are highly complementary and have great potential for cooperation. Sino-Italian cultural exchanges have a long history. 2019 is the 500th anniversary …
A less known angle of the genius Leonardo Da Vinci’s entire experience may be considered as the embodiment of the Alchemist premise As above, so below, which refers to the understanding of the macrocosms by studying the microcosm. Leonardo’s well-known fascination with nature perhaps derives right from this premise: his understanding of sacred geometry, platonic …
Wearing a bright blue beanie and circular glasses, Marco Cantini polishes a silver skull ring at his desk. The wall behind him is decorated with three portraits- one of him, his wife and small dog; they all have angel wings. Next to the portraits is an actual pair of white angel wings and a mounted …
Florentine-based singer Derek James will present his LP Master of None at the One Eyed Jack pub on April 28. Derek released his album last year thanks to the support received from a GoFundMe fundraiser. At One Eyed Jack, he will also perform covers of bands such as Iron and Wine, Band of Horses, The …
Internship programs help students understand the industry and hone the relevant skills, making them market-ready and more employable Since the global recession of 2009, the economy of the European Union has not recovered fully. The unemployment rates have generally stayed high. According to Eurostat, the unemployment rate in the Euro Area for October 2017 stood …
Thomas Riccioti Jogging in a crowded city with hardly any sufficient sidewalk space can be frustrating and dan- gerous. Luckily, Florence offers scenic routes where jogging is safe and enjoyable. Walking in the city center in the morning or evening, you are likely to encounter individuals in their sportswear, especially in parks and along the …
The city of Florence announced last January that from January to June each 24th of the month there will be one minute of fire- works. The fireworks taking place on June 24 on occasion of the celebration of Florence’s patron saint Saint John the Baptist will be as long as usual. The initiative, called Aspettando …
Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, announced last month that the City Council will invest €19 million for maintenance of historic sites and 40 million for promoting cultural events. The objective of the Council is repeating the successes of 2017, with Flor-ence being named the best city for cultural events by the prestigious Artribune Magazine. “We …