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Issue nº 2 ~ September · October · November ~ 2017
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Welcome If you have chosen Florence as your holiday destination, you will already know that however long you are going to stay, in any case, it will always be too short to reveal the wonders of Florence, a city full of monuments, art, museums, squares, and unforgettable experiences. As locals we are the ones who experience the many gifts of the city first, and therefore Elitism aims to be a collection of suggestions, a notebook, a smart guide, to make the stay in the cradle of the Renaissance a piece of your life that you will always carry in your heart. In this Issue, in the "To Do" and "To See" sections, a summary of the first places to visit once arrived in this unbelievable city. Piazza Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio are just a small piece of what you will carry in your hearts forever. Who wants to go shopping is welcome, and fashion lovers too, in our "Dress Well" chapter. 12 selected stores where it will be really hard not to swipe your credit cards at least once. While you walk the city you will surely want to satisfy your taste. In the "Where To Eat" article 5 top restaurants we tested for you. Looking for a “cocktail experience” or a Negroni with friends? The right place is in the "Where To Drink" section! Lose yourself in the city, but with an eye on our "Get Lost In Florence’s" map, to discover picture-postcard hidden beauties. Fitness lovers? In our "Run Fast Itinerary" even 4 itineraries with dedicated soundtracks. Time to start reading, take our magazine with you, rip off the pages you want as a reminder, we want you to know that Elitism has been passionately and patiently created with love Right Just For You! Elitism Florence: the quarterly magazine focused on discovering and living the city and its magnificence. What to see, where to eat, trendy bars, historical places, architecture, shops, clubs with complete address lists and all the advices you need to enjoy the city like Florentines do. And more, interviews to locals, details on the surroundings, highlights on what to buy, fun facts, and all of the top events you don’t want to miss out in town.
ELITISM MAGAZINE Issue n° 2 September ~ October ~ November Quarterly ~ Florence ~ Italy EDITOR Francesca Querci VICE - EDITOR Francesca Cellini EDITORIAL DESIGN Niccolò Galimberti www.slumdesign.com CONTRIBUTORS Maura Aiello, Cinzia Azzerboni COVER Niccolò Galimberti PHOTO CREDITS Tommaso Gasperini Matteo Vistocco TRANSLATIONS Mirko Giaccherini PRINTING IGV Stampa - Piazza Nasoni, San Giovanni Valdarno (AR) PUBLISHER F Society SAS Via del Leone 37, Firenze p.iva 06722440481 Aut.Trib. Firenze N. 6048 del 14 Aprile 2017 info@readelitism.com www.readelitism.com You can follow us on: Instagram
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Contents September ~ October ~ November 2017
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To Do Five amazing things to do in Florence we selected and guarantee for you
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Where to Drink Best wines and drinks around town... raise your glass with style
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To See First things you have to see once you arrive
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Suggested by Advice from Tomoko Shiraishi
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Harry's Bar Everyone sat at least once at a table in Harry's Bar Florence
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Interview time This issue’s guest talks. Alessandro Gherardeschi
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Dress Well What and where to shop in town
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Map Get lost without troubles
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Where to Eat Top restaurants and typical taverns to satisfy your hunger
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No you can’t miss it! A quick to-experience list
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Italian Taste Recipes and flavours, Grape Cacke
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Nearby People giving emotions
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Ride Fast Florence for athletic people, where to ride this month?
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Agenda Events, meetings and much more
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Our Selection Everything you need to bring home together with your memories
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Interview time This issue’s artist talks. Clet
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1, 2, 3 days in Florence Flip through our suggested 1-2-3 day itineraries
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La Dolcevita Vespa, a legend since the fifties till today
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San Frediano One of the coolest places in the earth according to Lonely Planet.
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Style Icon by Cinzia Azzerboni Unforgettable Virna Lisi!
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CITTÀ METROPOLITANA DI FIRENZE
4 / Lampredotto
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You cannot miss the recently renewed Mercato Centrale, a real gastronomic melting pot, for those who want to taste emotions. The Loggia del Porcellino where you can buy genuine leather products and caress the famous luck charm bronze boar muzzle at the side of the market.
Enjoy the Diladdarno discovering San Frediano, snooping around workshops, antiques and art galleries. Piazza Santo Spirito is the right place for a typical dinner or a late evening drink. Piazza del Carmine with its mixed between sacred and profane atmosphere is another must-see.
3 · The Rive Gauche
To do
2 / Mercato Centrale
2 · Markets Tour
Second Italian museum for number of visitors, the Accademia displays the largest amount of Michelangelo’s sculptures in the world. A must-see, where you can find the original Michelangelo’s David and probably experience the Stendhal Syndrome. Remember to book in advance!
1 · Galleria dell’Accademia
5 · Not just Art
Go for some top-level shopping in Via Tornabuoni: Gucci, Emilio Pucci, Tiffany, and many more are there waiting to fuel your vanity. Discover vintage jewels in Piazza Strozzi at Barducci Jewelry. Design and crafts lovers are welcome in Via della Spada where a tour is a must.
4 · Tuscan Food
Taste tradition: a Lampredotto sandwich in Piazza de’Nerli, Bistecca alla Fiorentina at Cambi restaurant, extraordinary Pappa al Pomodoro at Santo Bevitore. Want some ice cream? Sorbetteria in Piazza Tasso and the world-famous Vivoli near Piazza Santa Croce are waiting for you.
1 / Galleria dell’Accademia
3 / Oltrarno
5 / Markets
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5 / Piazzale Michelangelo
3 / Ponte Vecchio
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Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of the city’s civil and administrative authority. Sight is surrounded by ancient marble, bronze and stone statues, like Donatello’s Marzocco, the lion leaning on the coat of arms, and the Nettuno fountain. Here, the most famous gallery: the Uffizi.
Links the main part of the historical city centre with the “Diladdarno”, with artisan goldsmiths that once were butcher shops lining the path to the scenic terraces. The Vasari Corridor, that crosses the Arno at Ponte Vecchio, was built in 1565.
3 · Ponte Vecchio
To see
4 / Palazzo Pitti
2 · Piazza della Signoria
Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Campanile di Giotto and Battistero; with its white Carrara marble front, hallowed in the year 1436, the Duomo dominates the whole square and Giotto’s Campanile. The Cathedral’s dome, finished with red bricks, outstands everything around.
1 · Piazza Duomo
2 / Piazza della Signoria
A 5 minute walk to embrace absolute beauty: the city sight from Piazzale Michelangelo. You can walk the ancient stairways “Rampe del Poggi” starting from San Niccolò to climb up toward Piazzale. Once there just a few more steps to fall in love with the Church of San Miniato.
5 · Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato
Residence of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, home to the Medici, the Lorena and the Savoia families. The palace hosts an articulated compound of different galleries and museums: Palatina Gallery, Appartamenti Monumentali, Modern Art Gallery, Boboli Garden.
4 · Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Garden
1 / Piazza Duomo
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On the left: The Harry's Bar
“From Florentine nobility to personalities from politics and cinema, everyone sat at least once at a table in Harry's Bar Florence”.
The Bar In Florence, when you think of a haunt you think of Harry's Bar, a place with its authentic elegance is able to accommodate its customers in a warm and hospitable manner, illuminated by fascinating lamps of Murano glass, sipping the famous cocktails or a nice cup of coffee, in the company of old friends. Harry's Bar is casual but elegant, perfect for meeting friends and colleagues, and getting lost in pleasant conversation accompanied by the courtesy of the staff and by the extraordinary cocktails that have made Harry’s one of the most important meeting points in all of Florence. Harry's Bar has hosted important personalities from the worlds of politics, literature, entertainment, sports and business, as a cultural hot spot where cocktails bear the indelible signature of the will to find the best of history and tradition. The Bellini became famous in Harry's Bar. The Negroni was invented in Florence and the Martini cocktail was reinterpreted by Harry's Bar Florence and awarded the Best Cocktail in the World by the Martini Cocktail Review. All are still prepared using traditional methods and classics.
Paul Newman, who walked away with a gift in his pocket, the bowtie of Leo that he liked so much, leaving in exchange an autographed photo of Robin Williams who managed to spill coffee on his shirt and so walked around all day in a T-shirt procured for him by Leo. Franco Zeffirelli, Elizabeth Taylor, whose husband refused to permit more than two photos, Chelsea Clinton, and the list goes on. In the course of over 50 years, Harry's Bar has seen the waters of the Arno pass by from its palce on the Lungarno Vespucci. But in all those years, Harry’s has never lost the characteristics that make a place out of the ordinary, with caring and kindness towards the customer and attention to every detail. Harry's Bar Florence has beautiful private dining rooms available for customers who want to organize special events with the elegance and attention to detail that only Harry’s can provide: a drink with friends, a presentation of a book, a press conference, a glamorous evening or a corporate event. Harrys Bar Cocktails
How the story began In 1952 Enrico Mariotti was working on his project in Florence, to be known as “Boston Bar”. His friend Giuseppi Cipriani, founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, persuaded him to use the name 'Harry's Bar' instead, since, among other things, “Enrico” is Italian for Harry. From there began the story of one of the most renowned restaurants in Florence, known throughout the world thanks in no small part to the skill and understanding of bartender Leo Vadorini, a treasure so beloved worldwide that he was awarded the key to the City of San Francisco by Mayor Diane Feinstein. From Florentine nobility to personalities from politics, cinema and international sport, everyone sat at least once at a table in Harry's Bar in Florence. So many memories, in the words of Florence's most famous barman. Fascinating anecdotes of the past with the likes of Paloma Picasso, Burt Lancaster, Margot Hemingway and
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Angela Caputi Giuggiù
Accomplished stylist known worldwide for her unique bijoux, her creations are fashion and art at the same time. Creativity and fantasy are unquestionable and the attention to details is nothing but extraordinary. Modern, original, rare. This is Mrs Angela’s Bijou. // Via di S. Spirito, 58r www.angelacaputi.com
A.N.G.E.L.O
Vintage lover’s paradise. From Gucci to Yves Saint Laurent, here you can find that unique special piece that was missing from your wardrobe. An unparalleled “one of a kind” selection hosted in this small store, right in the center of the city. The right place for a tour of the past trends. // Via dei Cimatori, 25r www.angelo.it
A piedi nudi nel parco
Addressed to women, this refined style store established in 2009 is still considered one of the coolest in town by Locals. The idea that drives its success is the continuous research and selection of the work of young international designers whose creations are displayed not just by kind or brand but mainly by the philosophy that marks their products. // Via del Proconsolo, 1 www.pnp-firenze.com
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Borsalino
The most famous hat in the world. It is over 160 years that this brand is a top-seller, renewing its style without loosing its origins and the classic design that made Borsalino so unique and so iconic. Italian product, Italian brand, Italian style. How could you ask for more? // Via Porta Rossa, 40r www.borsalino.com
Dexter
Italian brands only! This is the choice of Marco Meacci, the store owner. If you have no idea of what the word “dapper” means, here you will find it out! Tela Genova, Deperlu, Stondo Firenze, are just a few among the many smart brands proposed. In the Diladdarno area, dive into the unforgettable past of this city. // Via Maggio 7r
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Erede Chiarini
A centuries-old store! The history of Eredi Chiarini begins in 1884. Philosophy of beauty and the continuous top-level quality products search are the keys to success that still makes this store one of the Florentine’s most beloved. This store is the Eldorado of fashion addicted! // Via Porta Rossa, 33r www.eredichiarini.it
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Gerard Loft
“Selected” is the keyword here, for both famous and unknown brands. A very bright two levels open space, marked with a fine and minimal taste. Impossible not to find something you like and leave the store without buying it...this place has the magical power of making your wallet lighter and your soul happier! // Via dei Pecori, 36r www.gerardloft.com
Louis Vuitton
There’s not that much to say about the world of LV, the brand itself says it all. The historic Maison in Florence is located in the heart of the town center with an almost 500 square meter wide display of bags, clothes and suitcases. Like most of the single brand stores all over the world, LV windows are amazing, but Florence and its Renaissance architecture makes it even more magic… // Piazza degli Strozzi, 1 www.louisvuitton.com
Principe
This historical place, dating back to 1930, started as a shirt only store. Today is not only a menswear boutique with suits, ties and outerwear but it also proposes women’s fashion, kids clothes, accessories and house apparel and gadgets. It definitely deserves a visit. // Via del Sole, 2 www.principedifirenze.com
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Raspini
Established in the postwar period, despite styles and trends changing, Raspini is still up with the times and tastes for both Locals and international customers. We have to say that the products choice is usually a hit in town. Always evolving, always elegant, always sophisticated. // Via Martelli 5/7r www.raspini.com
Tie Your Tie
With its international recognizability, driven by brand President Mr. Kenji Kaga, this super-fine store offers a relevant men’s apparel choice, especially seven fold ties, that you will hardly find somewhere else. On request a personal shopper, that will assist you creating an unique and amazing new outfit tailored for you. // Piazza de’ Rucellai, 8r www.tieyourtyeflorence.com
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Flow Store
Located in a 12th century building, it is one of the Florentine’s favorites. An open window on research and innovation in the world of fashion, design and accessories. Not just a store, it is an immersive experience that will inspire and enrich your style. // Via de’ Vecchietti, 22 www.flow-store.it
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Where to Eat Enjoying food is one of the best pleasures of life. The staff of Elitism presents you the top 5 restaurants of the month, selected after a fine and accurate test. Fuoriporta Opened in 1987 with the intention to “serve a glass of good wine” to customers. Today, together with good wine you can taste a typical Tuscan grand menu, from the famous “crostoni” (Fuoriporta’s signature dish) to cheese and salami served on wooden breadboards to tasty carpaccios. At Fuoriporta...Tuscan style rules! // Via del monte alle croci, 10 www.fuoriporta.it
Berberè What you will eat here is a gourmet pizza. An evolved pizza, lovely prepared, with whole-wheat biologic flour, and top quality ingredients from Slow Food selected producers. Do you want to know why pizza here is served already sliced? Because here they singularly top each slice! // Piazza de’Nerli, 1 www.berbere.it
Baccalunch The name says it all...the Baccalà (codfish) is the basis of all the dishes. Fried, boiled, with pasta, with toast...a tour all over the many faces of an extraordinary aliment that carries in itself the Italian habits and cooking history. Absolutely nice and approachable the owner, she created something totally new for Florence. // Via del Leone, 24r www.baccalunch.it
Burro e Acciughe Based Diladdarno, this small restaurant offers a fresh fish menu everyday, and it surely deserves a visit. It is a must for food lovers. Spaghetti with anchovies of the Cantabrian, pine nuts and toasted black bread, together with a good glass of white wine (suggested by Francesca), are always the right choice to make. // Via dell’Orto, 35 www.burroeacciughe.com
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Lungarno 23 Inside palazzo Capponi you can taste real Chianina hamburgers, with meat that comes from finely selected farms to ensure high-level organoleptic qualities. Hamburgers weights about 0,44lb each and there are various choices on the menu. You can taste the difference! // Lungarno Torrigiani, 23 www.lungarno23.it
I' Giuggiolo
We are open everyday for lunch and dinner from 12.15 - 15.00 and from 19.15 - 00.30 Facebook: www.facebook.com/igiuggiolo Instagram: www.instagram.com/igiuggiolo Viale Augusto Righi, 50137 Firenze Tel. 055 606 240
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Where to Drink Places to taste fine wines and artistic cocktails. Our top 5 selection, with some alcoholic degree. Colle Bereto Cosmopolitan and sophisticated atmosphere at Colle Bereto’s. Wine lovers can sample products from the brand owner, a farm located in the heart of the Chianti area. For a pre-dinner drink or a late spirits taste, you will always find Italian and international appetizers in a rich buffet-corner. Original DJ-sets at night. //Piazza Strozzi, 5r www.cafecollebereto.com
Bitter Bar If you like to have a “cocktail experience” but you do not know what it is, Cristian Guitti, well-known bartender and owner of the Bitter Bar, will offer you a fine, exclusive drinks menu. In a twenties-like atmosphere you can taste “no pasa nada”, “sweet celery” and many more...do you want it at home? Just ask for it, door service is available! // Via di Mezzo, 28r www.bitterbarfirenze.it
Aurora Located in the small ancient tower of Piazza Tasso, this is the right place for a drink with Locals. Enjoy this bar-kiosk opened from dusk till dawn listening to live music, sampling bio-appetizers while sipping a tasty “Diablero” or an “Aurora Spritz”. You will return here the following night...and the following too... // Piazza Tasso 1 www.circoloaurorafirenze.it readelitism.com
Moyo Hot DJ sets and excellent cocktails in one of the coolest bars of the Florentine nightlife. Recently renewed, it stands out for an original drinks menu and the staff kindness. An external area and two inside rooms always crawling with people perfectly explain the great success that this place has. Groups should better reserve in advance. //Via dei Benci 23 r www.moyo.it
Volume Cafè Constantly renewed with passion. That is the philosophy that drives this historic bar in the San Niccolò area. A hot spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or a drink at night. For Florentines this place is an institution. Rifrullo has an inner cozy garden where you can relax and drink something in an intimate atmosphere. // Via di San Niccolò, 55r www.ilrifrullo.com
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Internal view of Enoteca La Barrique
Enoteca Le Barrique What we love more of Enoteca le Barrique? You will find it out at the end of this article. While walking down via del Leone in the San Frediano area, you will notice a glass door with various stickers... Michelin, Les Routard, Pitti Taste and many more...and we are sure you will not be able not to get in. There you will be embraced in a typical Tuscan friendly atmosphere. Warm yellow/orange painted walls, a wood-made bar counter with a couple stools to taste a nice prosecco before taking place at your table. Candle lights, few sits, for a relaxing and sophisticated dinner. That’s how we got to know Le Barrique, strolling around San Frediano quite some years ago. It was because of Jacopo, the owner and sommelier, that we could not do but fall in love with it. Experienced, with his empathy he is able to guess and satisfy your taste with an amazing and detailed wine list. Jacopo is an old facts narrator, he knows how to make you feel comfortable...and once you taste the lasagnette with calamari and zucchini ragu, you can only say “ok, this place is more than special”. Jacopo "The owner"
Enoteca Le Barrique Via del Leone, 40/R, 50124 Firenze Tel. 055 224192 www.enotecalebarrique.com readelitism.com
Tomoko Shiraishi
Florence is marvelous! There’s plenty of places where you can “escape from reality” like the exhibitions at La Strozzina, to admire works from Contemporary Art masters. For a relaxing drink at Hotel Lungarno, comfortable like i was home, watching the Florentine Rowers training on the Arno river. I can’t help suggesting a visit to the Tie your Tie Florence store, where you can find superior handmade ties. For the weekend, just 10 minutes far by car, the country area of Cercina. Let the centuries-old olive-groves fill your sight (maybe you could see a Bambi!) is priceless, like my favorite dish at Trattoria I Ricchi: lemon tagliolini. Now...enjoy your tour of one of the most beautiful cities all over the world.
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Pistolesi Group Team
Pistolesi Group In the elegant and discreet hair salon on the ground floor of a charming medieval building in the heart of Florence, the Pistolesi Group hairdressers offer the best available haircare services and strive to find the perfect look for you. In our sleek Borgo Santi Apostoli premises, a highly trained team of hair stylists keeps constantly up to date with the latest international trends and will instantly detect every detail of your face in order to advise you on the hair cut, colourings and style that best enhance your personality, making you feel at perfect ease both in your daily life or for a special event. Top quality products like Kerastase, L'Oreal and Wella take excellent care of your hair, while the exclusive Shu Uemura Art of Hair privée offers luxury treatments (aptly called ceremonies) for a heavenly wellness experience ispired by shiatsu rituals. Pistolesi Group · Borgo Santi Apostoli 50/52r, Firenze · Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Borgo Pinti 99, Firenze · Via Caravaggio 26, Firenze Pistolesi Hair Shop · Largo Brambilla 3, Firenze tel. 055 282444 / 055 216007 mob. 334.2449019 www.pistolesigroup.it ~ info@pistolesigroup.it
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On the left: Alessandro Gherardeschi
“Unique fabrics from small exclusive Italian mills, high quality accessories, ribbon details, and colorful cross stitching to create shirts that exhibit a vintage aesthetic�.
Who is Alessandro Gherardeschi? Tell us about you and your background. I started 30 years ago combining the passion for art and for fashion and mixing together various materials and techniques. The collaborations which I have had during my career have always been characterized by the entirely "Hand made in Tuscany" taking advantage of the professionality of great artists. The tee shirts I produce are painted and my patchwork garments have been considered for years " cult products". It' over 30 years that I show at Pitti Uomo and I am present in the most beautiful stores in the world, I can say that my job makes my happy. No doubt.
Tell us about your typical day. Work work work. Of creativity. Working on a shirt.
Which is your stylistic approach to fashion? It is the result of ideas which are born together with the people and the artists that work side by side with me. What influenced your aesthetic? It has been influenced frequenting vintage stores and flea. The first ones in the 70's that existed in the surroundings of Prato. Mainly in Vergaia. Do you have artists or artistic movements that inspire your work? The trend of the 70's, the beat Generation that for me has always been the maximum of the evolution of the clothing. The artists I have been inspired by, and with whom I had the pleasure to work , are : Fiorucci, Guido Pellegrini, Massimo Osti, Franco Giordano, Francesco Vannetti. When did you decide to become a stylist? I did not decide, I do not consider myself a stylist, but only a creative. What is fashion for you? Good taste. What do you think about today's fashion ? I do not even know who could be one that makes fashion. It's all simply business.
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Nicola Pardini
Nicola Pardini Ceo of Windows on Italy Meeting Nicola Pardini, CEO of Windows on Italy Emotion, Luxury, Professionalism Competence, passion, positivity and... Love for the city of Florence. These are the main features of Nicola Pardini’s profile, the reference point and CEO of Windows on Italy that was based in 1986 by Leonardo Ferragamo, son of the world-wide famous founder of the fashion Maison Ferragamo. Windows on Italy offers villas, palaces, and luxury apartment countryside and seaside, in Tuscany, Umbria, Sicily, Sardinia and other areas and in the most famous Italian cities like Rome, Venice and, of course, Florence. The Group owes its beginning in 1986 with Windows on Tuscany to the will of Leonardo Ferragamo when he decides to rent out three of his properties. A few years later, in Milan, Pietro Martani introduces for the first time in Italy the professional managing of short-term rent apartments in the format of a structured business activity named Halldis. By the meeting of Ferragamo and Martani, in 2007, Windows on Italy and Windows on Europe holding come to life. Starting with Ferragamo as the President and Martani as the CEO, today Windows on Europe counts over 1.600 managed rental properties. “We offer exclusive luxury apartment and villas, says Pardini, directly managed by us without brokers. What we provide is a new way of traveling, alternative to the conven-
tional hotel. An unique experience of stay with every kind of comfort and a tailored advice. Customers can choose according to their needs, with guaranteed best prices, and are able to book both on-line and by phone in seven different languages. Nearly 68% of our clients are foreigners (Russia, Canada, USA, South Africa, etc.). We have a ‘guest experience’ managed solution with a dedicated account for each customer. We suggest to owners the furnishings and the best business solution for their properties, including maintenance and emergencies seven days a week, together with high revenues thanks to our best placing on web sites, on-line travel agencies, etc. What’s more, with the introduction of a flat rate tax (21%), it is also economically viable. We also work as intermediary in case of a property sale and we do not have to forget other benefits such as the dedicated to agencies platform and the offer of our partners services to customers”. Windows on Italy Via dei Serragli, 6/r - Florence Tel. +39 055268510 www.windowsonitaly.com
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Osteria De' Benci
Borgo Santa Croce, 31r, 50122 Firenze Tel. 055 234 4923 www.osteriadeibenci.it Facebook: Osteria Dè Benci Firenze
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Get lost in Florence 1 · Santa Croce Impossible not to stop to admire this gorgeous Church, that gives its name to the neighborhood. Walking the narrow streets and the small squares in the area you will find old workshops and small but precious museums like the Museo Horne and the Museo di Storia della Scienza. The first one displays a significant collection of paintings and sculptures collected by the art critic Horne itself, who lived there. The second is kind of a shrine to Galileo Galilei and hosts his telescopes and the lenses he used to discover the largest moons of Jupiter. Among the many peculiarities of this area, Michelangelo Buonarroti lived for a short period of his life right in Via Ghibellina. Time for the best ice cream in the world now, Vivoli! 2 · Santo Spirito and San Frediano Workshops, goldsmiths, restorers and antiques shops make this two adjacent districts the area of the city in which still lives the old Florentine craftsmanship tradition. A visit to Church of Piazza Santo Spirito, Piazza del Cestello and to the Church of San Frediano in Cestello is in order. Walking through typical cobblestone small alleys named like the old jobs once exerted in the streets themselves (via dei Tessitori, via dei Cardatori, etc…) you can reach Piazza del Carmine. Don’t let the unfinished front side mislead you! Inside the Church one of the greatest Renaissance masterpieces, the Cappella Brancacci, especially known for the astonishing fresco “Expulsion from the garden of Eden” painted by Masaccio. 3 · Duomo and San Lorenzo San Lorenzo was one of the districts where the Medici family lived and where you can discover unbelievable beauties, strolling around the lanes maze. After the Duomo named Santa Maria del Fiore, the main city Cathedral, you can find the Cappelle Medicee, with their gorgeous marble and stone walls cladding and the first Medici palace, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, at number one in via Larga (now via Cavour). If you are hungry, the best for a quick meal is the Mercato Centrale, that offers a wide food and drinks choice in a fine steel, glass and cast-iron Art Nouveau building.
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4 · Sant’Ambrogio Lively, dynamic and always hot! The Sant’Ambrogio area usually surprises first time visitors. The main square, with the Sant’ambrogio Church, is one of the oldest in town and it is one of the locals favorite night-life places because of the plenty of clubs, bars, bistros and restaurants all around. A must-see is the Sant’Ambrogio covered Market where you can taste some of the traditional Tuscan products like “la Pattona”. This district is also home to the Synagogue and the Jewish Museum.
5 · San Niccolò It is not a district, not even a block, it is Via San Niccolò! In the Diladdarno is one of the oldest streets, and takes its name from San Nicola di Mira to whom the Church of San Niccolò Oltrarno is dedicated. The area is rich of notable historical buildings like the Palazzo del Rosso from the 17th century, the Palazzo Demidoff-Amici and the Palazzo GianniLucchesi-Vegni that shows on its facade a plaque to the memory of the Russian director Andrej Tarkovskij and his Florentine days. At number 99 Palazzo Stiozzi-Ridolfi, attributed to Baccio D’Agnolo, and at 107 the decorated front side of Palazzo Nasi-Quartesi with paintings from the 15th century.
6 · San Miniato al Monte and Piazzale Michelangelo The San Miniato al Monte Abbey is one of the most beautiful Romanesque Churches of Florence and is sacred to San Miniato, one of the first Florentine martyrs. Once you exit the Church, there you see it! The magnificence and the heart of Florence... Forte Belvedere, Santa Croce, the Arno, the Bridges...with the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Bargello and the Badia Fiorentina bell tower standing out among the breathtaking panorama and, north-side, the smooth hills of Fiesole and Settignano. Piazzale Michelangelo can be reached from Viale Michelangelo, a lovely tree-lined avenue that climbs the hillside, or from the old stoop of the Rampe di San Niccolò.
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On the right: Gigantic volto umano, Giardino di Boboli
No, you can’t miss it! A quick-list of all that you cannot miss while you are in Florence.
1 · Giardino di Boboli - The historical park of Florence, related to Forte Belvedere. One of the most famous monumental gardens in the world and a real open-air museum. Art, History and relax in just one place! 2 · Piazza Pitti - Choose your wine in one of the many shops and sit down with your glass right in the middle of the square at sunset. 3 · Uffizi - What are the masterpieces you cannot miss? Botticelli’s “Nascita di Venere” (oh yeah, it’s here!), Michelangelo’s “Tondo Doni”, Raffaello’s “Madonna del Cardellino”. What else? 4 · Cappella Brancacci - Hosted in Santa Maria del Carmine, one of the greatest Churches in town, it is a piece of Renaissance painting like no other. Open your eyes and your hearts to the unbelievable majesty of Masaccio’s “Cacciata dal Paradiso Terrestre”. 5 · Santo Spirito - Dating from the half of the 13th century is today the nightlife hot-spot of the city, specially in the Diladdarno area. Things to do: get a pizza at GustaPizza and sit on the steps of the Church to watch the multitude coming and going. 6 · Museo Stibbert - Not far from the city center, a park and a museum with ancient weapons, armors, costumes, pieces of art. An incredibly unique place of rare beauty. 7 · Downtown by bike – Do it at night, maybe with a tasty ice-cream “pit-stop”. Let the magic of the city feed your soul.
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“Life is a combination of magic and pasta” (F. Fellini)
Italian Taste Grape Cake by Elena Mattei "Cucina con Vista"
Ingredients: · 1 kilograms (35,27 oz) of black grapes · 300 grams (10,58 oz) of flour · 200 grams (7,05 oz) of sugar · (7,05 oz) of corn oil · ½ package of baking powder · some anise seeds
This is a simple and lovely Florentine-style cake. Grape cake is an ideal match for Vin Santo, the aromatic sweet wine prepared on many Italian estates. Blueberries or raspberries would be a good alternative to grapes if you don’t have any handy. Enjoy! How to make it: Make a dough with 300 grams (10,58 oz) of flour, 200 grams (7,05 oz) of sugar, 200 grams (7,05 oz) of corn oil, ½ package of baking powder, some anise seeds. Add 1 kilograms (35,27 oz) of black grapes, and mix well with your hands. Line a rectangular cake pan with oven proof paper, pour in the dough, cover with other sugar and anise seeds. Bake in a 200° for 40 minutes. Serve cold.
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Where to eat the best Grape Cacke in Florence
Pasticceria Giorgio Via Duccio da Boninsegna 36 (Soffiano area) Forno Pugi Anton Francesco Doni 10r Panificio Chicco di Grano Piazza Ghiberti (Santa Croce area) Forno Garbo, passione per il pane ViaDino del Garbo 2R (Careggi area) Panetteria La Pagnotta Borgo La Croce 109 R (Santa Croce area)
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Ride fast Itinerary Piazzale Michelangelo >>
Le Cascine >>
This is uphill. Take a breath, starting from Porta Romana towards Viale Giuseppe Poggi, for a 3 km ride up to a breathtaking sight that will totally pay back your efforts! Suggested soundtrack >> Nessun Dorma - G. Puccini - interpreted by Luciano Pavarotti.
A ride through the “green-lung� of Florence will make you feel part of the city. From the US Embassy, down full speed on Viale A. Lincoln. Stop and rest at the Anfiteatro delle Cascine. It worths the ride. Suggested soundtrack >> Born to Fly - The Shelters -
Downtown >>
Il Chianti >>
Suggested at sunset or at night. From Piazza Beccaria, go and get lost in the city. Can you ride to Piazza del Cestello in less than half an hour? Ready? Go! Suggested soundtrack >> Loner - the Beaches -
Florentine countryside. Relax. Gentle slopes and curves. Beautiful and unique views worldwide known. Stop for a good glass of wine, some salami and cheese and then... back to the city! Suggested soundtrack >> Bellezza in bicicletta - Trio Lescano -
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Tie your Tie shop in Florence
Tie your Tie Florence In 1984 Mr Franco Minucci founded Tie your Tie Shop in Florence, and after some years he established also its factory of artisanal ties. In 2011 both the brand and the factory were acquired by SevenFold and Mr. Kenji Kaga were nominated Manager of the factory and Creative Director of the Sevenfold and Tie your Tie brand. For the Asian market, "Tie your Tie" is a separate company and produce in a separate factory, due to rights reservations. In fact, ties labelled Tie your Tie, in Asia are not produced at the original Florentine Sevenfold factory. In Europe, US and in the Rest of the World the very famous Made in Italy ties produced at Sevenfold factory in Florence are labelled: Sevenfold, Atto Vannucci, Kenji Kaga Collection and of course Tie your Tie: attention to details and Italian design are trademarks that, for sure, you really can't notice in the entire production. From this June, Tie your Tie products made at Sevenfold factory are available at the official store in very city centre of Florence and also online at www.tieyourtieflorence.com Mr. Kenji Kaga
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In the heart of Florence's historic centre, stands the Gioielleria Barducci which, for four generations, has supplied unique jewellery to its customers, created by skilled craftsmen with the utmost care and artistry. // Via Strozzi 22r
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The winery, inaugurated on October 25th 2012, represents the Antinori family’s love and passion for the Chianti Classico hillsides and reflects the centuries-old bond with their ancestral territory. // Via Cassia per Siena 133, San Casciano Val di Pesa
3 · Antinori Wine
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This shop, located in the heart of Florence, was founded by Leopoldo Procacci in 1885 and, due to its heritage, it quickly gained an excellent reputation with the Florentine population for its gastronomic delicacies made with truffle. // Via Tornabuoni 64 r
Stefano Bemer started his company in 1983 with a goal no less ambitious than creating the perfect Italian shoe. The brand name became closely associated with the highest standard of Italian elegance and quality, and today, is synonymous with both style and refinement. // Via S.Niccolo 2
4 · Stefano Bemer
3 / Antinori Wine
Our selection
4 / Stefano Bemer
1 / Tie Your Tie Florence
2 · Gioielleria Barducci
The Italian luxury tailor Tie Your Tie, now opens in Florence. All the products here selected, ties, bow-ties, shirts and pocket square, are hand-made in Italy with the artisanal traditional method. // Piazza Dè Rucellai 8r
1 · Tie Your Tie Florence
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Souvenir clubbing Heart and soul, scissors and fabric, creative minds able to imagine, design and produce clothes that will become your second skin: this is Souvenir, an Italian women's clothing firm, which will open its first single brand store, a one-of-akind place located in the same seat which had been chosen by Franco Zeffirelli as a set for his movie “Un thè con Mussolini (Tea with Mussolini)â€? and after restoring the same historical furniture. The doors of this store, located in via De' Vecchietti 28/R, will open from 8 p.m. till midnight, for a selected number of guests, after an accurate restoration period that lasted seven months, starting from the historical wine cellars of Palazzo Medici Tornaquinci. Passion, energy and a tireless will to exalt every single cloth, entirely created in Italy, following one's heart. In one word Beauty, just around the corner. www.souvenirclubbing.net
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One day in Florence “If you only have one day to visit our beautiful city we suggest not to waste time in long lines at the museums gates, specially during the summer season. The city itself is an open-air museum”
A gem of Florentine Baroque style
Santissima Annunziata A gem of Florentine Baroque style, inside Santissima Annunziata Opening on the square baring the same name, where you can also admire the outstanding work of architect Filippo Brunelleschi in the Spedale degli Innocenti building, the Santissima Annunziata basilica owes its present appearance to three centuries of interventions. The dome’s frescos are by the Volterrano, 1680, and many artists contributed to the marbles, plasters, and paintings that adorn the inside of the church. The visit takes roughly one hour.
The Giardino dei Semplici, an ancient marvel
Giardino Semplici In the same area, a few steps away from piazza Santissima Annunziata, in via Pier Antonio Micheli, I suggest a visit to the “Giardino dei Semplici” (botanic garden). If you are quickly planning 24 hours in Florence, be aware that the garden is closed on Wednesday. At the price of only 3 euros, you can take a walk in the third oldest botanic garden in the World. It was designed by Niccolò, said the Tribolo, in the mid-16th century to host medicinal plants, called “semplici” (simple) which give the garden its name.
Five stars relax at Four Seasons
Four Seasons At present, the botanic garden is part of the Natural History Museum of the University of Florence. Once done with your botanic experience it might be time for some relax. A few steps far from this wonderful garden you can conclude your Florentine day with an aperitivo at the Four Seasons in Borgo Pinti enjoying its sophisticated and rich atmosphere. Top level service, live music, smart people...
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Renaissance is displayed in 25 halls
Nuovo Museo dell'Opera del Duomo The Nuovo Museo dell’Opera del Duomo (in Piazza Duomo) inaugurated in 2015 after a groundbreaking renewal, where the world’s largest collection of masterworks from the Italian Middle Ages and Renaissance is displayed in 25 halls over three floors.
Two days in Florence “With 48 hours to spend in the city, there is no way not to suggest to art lovers and curious visitors a tour of the Nuovo Museo dell’Opera del Duomo”
Contemporary Arts in an historical location
Fortezza da Basso The Fortezza is a massive pentagonal building build in 1534-1537. After its restoration in the 1960s, it became the main exhibition centre for fairs in Florence. You can find all relevant information on opening hours and events at: www.florencebiennale.org. Contemporary artists from all over the World compete in twelve distinct sections. Ranging from more traditional art pieces to digital installations, you can spend an afternoon in contact with artists and their creations.
Time for a delicious morning brunch
Gherardesca Garden If you are spending a weekend in Florence, I suggest the Sunday morning brunch in the wonderful Gherardesca garden. Not a low budget solution, but the food and wines are high quality. Give it a try. If you are spending two or three days in Florence from Oct. 6th to 15th, you could be interested in visiting the Biennale of Contemporary Art taking place in the Fortezza da Basso in viale Filippo Strozzi, a few meters away from the central station of Santa Maria Novella.
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Weapons, armors, costumes, tapestries...
Stibbert Museum If you have kids with you, we recommend the Stibbert Museum (bus n°4 from the train station). Set during the 19th century it assembles weapons, armors, costumes, tapestries, and over fifty thousand pieces from the past. A guided tour is included in the ticket price. Kids will particularly love the “Sala della Cavalcata” that seats 14 complete equestrian armors. Until the 10th of September to celebrate the renewal of the museum’s Japanese Rooms it will be also possible to see the exhibition “Robot Fever: Samurai in the Chogokin era”.
A monumental open-air museum
Giardino di Boboli But, if you like to tour different, we suggest you may get in the morning (opening time 08:15am) at the Giardino di Boboli and discover this unique “giardino all’italiana” which is a monumental open-air museum. The visit is going to take about three hours; once done you can enjoy a quick lunch tasting a Lampredotto sandwich, a very typical Florentine street food. In the area, full of artistic treasures, the Churches of Santo Spirito and of the Carmine, the first with a wooden Crucifix from Michelangelo and the second with the famous Cappella Brancacci, that has been a real school for many of the Florence Renaissance painters, including Michelangelo, and was painted by Masaccio.
Three days in Florence “The Uffizi, the Duomo and Santa Croce. With three days at your disposal you will probably want to book at least one of this three astonishing must-see art and history stronghold.”
An uncommon outdoor itinerary
Caruso Villa My suggestion for your third day in Florence is the Caruso Villa in Lastra a Signa. This historic villa was the home of tenor Enrico Caruso. Today it hosts exhibitions, events, and cultural activities. The villa was built in the 16th century on the hills of Ponte a Signa by the architect G. A. Dosio. The extensive park has kept its original Renaissance shape in the Tosco-Roman tradition. You can taste delicious aperitivo-dinner dishes from created by professional chef Cinzia. www.villacaruso.it
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Lonely Planet travel guidebook talks about Florence, San Frediano as one of the coolest place on Earth.
Borgo San Frediano, Florence Georgette Jupe is an American writer based in Florence. Follow her tweets: @girlinflorence
"On the southern side of Florence’s Arno river, the San Frediano neighbourhood is breathing new life into the Oltrarno area, known more for its artisans than hipster appeal. With its narrow streets and tiny sidewalks, all the action is sandwiched between one of the city’s last remaining ancient gates and Borgo San Frediano. First stop is Gesto, where the salvaged and upcycled vintage interior blends nicely with their tasty, tapas-style bites. Located nearby is possibly the best craft cocktail bar in town: Mad Souls & Spirits. Here, locals flock to try the concoctions dreamed up by cult alchemists Neri Fantechi and Julian Biondi in a tiny space with brick walls and exposed copper piping. Further down Borgo San Frediano, fusion cocktails take centre stage at Japanese hotspot Kawaii, offering the first sake bar experience in Italy".
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Impruneta
Bagno a Ripoli
Usually called “L’Impruneta”, it is known all over the world for its fantastic terracotta products. By booking in advance it is possible to visit artisan kilns to discover the ancient secrets of this manufacture and buy genuine handmade jars. Two important fairs occur every year; Festa dell’Uva on the last September’s Sunday, and Fiera di Santa Lucia about the second/third week of October. The Santuario Mariano is very interesting just like Piazza Buondelmonti, surrounded by a quite notable open gallery from the 16th century.
At the time of the Medici, Bagno a Ripoli was also named “the garden of Florence” because of its wide green areas and its gorgeous country houses, some real Renaissance Villas, belonging to the old Florentine aristocratic families. To see: Oratorio di Santa Caterina and Spedale del Bigallo, established in 13th century, where an ancient refectory with its authentic coffered ceiling, the monumental kitchens and an old impressive stone-made sink can be admired. To visit also the Fata Morgana Fount, surrounded by a park that takes the name from a famous statue (Fata Morgana) carved by Gianbologna, that once was housed there.
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Fiesole
Greve in Chianti
As one of the best preserved Etruscan towns, Fiesole deserves a visit. You can start from Piazza Mino da Fiesole, the main square, where the monumental Romanesque Cathedral, the ancient Palazzo Altoviti (now home to the episcopal seminary) and the city hall are located. The Roman Theater, in all its glory, together with the ruins of a Roman necropolis, old Roman baths, and some other late Imperial age buildings, can be visited with a short walk. Every year the Roman Theater hosts a rich summer season named Estate Fiesolana.
From the amazing central square Piazza G. Matteotti you can start a tour of some of the most famous wineries in the world. A great chance to taste incredibly good wines and visit unforgettable places. Among the many locations we suggest the castles of Uzzano, Canonica, Mugniana and Verrazzano, together with the village of Montefioralle and Santa Lucia a Barbiano, whose castle has been a strategic fortress in the battles between Florence and Siena. In the area you can enjoy an astonishing panorama from Convertoie.
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Pisa
Lucca
At a 40 minutes drive far from Florence you can visit the famous World Heritage Site Piazza dei Miracoli, with the Cathedral, the Battistero and the leaning Tower from the 12th century, universally known for its tilt. Young and dynamic town with plenty to see also on a one-day trip. A tour of the Lungarni, specially the Lungarno Mediceo with Palazzo Medici, the church of San Matteo in Soarta and Palazzo Toscanelli, Piazza dei Cavalieri designed By Giorgio Vasari with Palazzo dell'Orologio. Art lovers can also appreciate “Tuttomondo” by Keith Haring, painted in 1989 on the backside of the Church of Sant’Antonio and donated to the city by the artist.
One of the crown jewels of Tuscany is Lucca. Its historic monumental town center is almost entirely intact and what we suggest to do first once you arrive is a walk through the small alleys or on the 16th century stonewalls that surround the historical city, starting from Porta Santa Maria dated back to 1592. Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, built on the ruins of an ancient Roman theater, the shopping promenade via Fillungo, Piazza Napoleone, Piazza San Michele and San Martino. Many villas in the area like Villa Guinigi and Villa Bottini. Such beauties will surely turn a visit to Lucca into something that you will never forget.
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S. Gimignano
Siena
The whole old town is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known as the “city of towers” and once you get there you can surely understand why. Take your time and let the beauties of this small town amaze you, like Piazza Duomo or the astonishing view from the top of the Torre Grossa. Tour the old city walls to the House of Santa Fina, and stop for some great red wine and typical food in one of the many places in town. Contemporary Arts at the Galleria Continua, that absolutely deserves a visit (check the exhibitions schedule on the web). If you stay at night...among the many restaurants we suggest you the Cum Quibus or the Echoes.
The silver thread is a color, the “Terra di Siena” (sienna), in an unforgettable balanced and smooth landscape. Let’s start your visit from Piazza del Campo, with its particular seashell shape, that is the focal point of town’s life since the 14th century. From this square you can admire the Palazzo Pubblico and the Mangia Tower. A must-see is the Museo Civico di Siena, where you find the “Allegoria ed Effetti del Buono e del Cattivo Governo” painting by Lorenzetti. Continue towards the Dome, the Battistero and the Opera del Duomo Museum to get as much as you can of the art and culture of this lovely city. Do not forget to taste typical sweets with wine...”ricciarelli e vin santo”.
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September 1/2/3/4 Prato E’ Spettacolo
Piazza Duomo - Prato 9.30 Pm 1: Afterhours E Le Luci Della Centrale Elettrica 2: Litfiba 3 Settembre: Baustelle 4 Settembre: Benjamin Clementine
September 5 Giovanni Allevi
Teatro Manzoni - Pistoia 9.15 Pm
September 9 Musica In Santa Croce
Cenacolo Di Santa Croce - Firenze 9.00 Pm Ort E Luisella Chiarini
September 19 Incontro Con Sua Santita’ Il Dalai Lama Nelson Mandela Forum – Firenze 9.00 Pm
September 21/22 Kemp Dances
Teatro Puccini - Firenze 9.00 Pm
September 22/23 Ligabue
Nelson Mandela Forum – Firenze 9.00 Pm
September 28 La Vedova Allegra
Nuovo Teatro Verdi – Montecatini Terme (Pt) 9.00 Pm
September 28/29 Musica In Santa Croce
Cenacolo Di Santa Croce – Firenze Ort E Anna Fusek
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November 3/4
October 3 Ermal Meta
Michela Murgia
Teatro Puccini - Firenze
Obihall – Firenze 9.00 Pm
November 3/4/5 Florence Tattoo Convention
October 3
Fortezza Da Basso – Firenze
Amici della Musica
La guerra dei Roses con Ambra Angiolini
Teatro della Pergola – Firenze 4.00 Pm Europa Galante – Fabio Biondi
Teatro Verdi - Firenze
November 7 to 11 Richard O’brien’s Rocky Horror Show
October 12/13/16/17
Nelson Mandela Forum - Firenze
Giorgio Panariello In Il Panariello Che Verra’
October 12 9.00 Pm – Teatro Moderno Grosseto October 13 9.00 Pm – Nuovo Teatro Verdi Montecatini Terme (Pt) October 16 9.30 Pm – Teatro Del Popolo Colle Val D’elsa (Si) October 17 9.30 Pm – Palamontepaschi Chianciano Terme (Si)
November 8 Ort e Enrico Dindo
Teatro Verdi - Firenze
November 9 Edoardo Bennato
October 15
Teatro Verdi - Firenze
Amici della Musica
November 11
Teatro della Pergola – Firenze 9.00 Pm Antonio Meneses
Teatro Verdi - Firenze
October 21
November 12
Giuseppe Giacobazzi
Wwe Live 2017
Amici della Musica
Nelson Mandela Forum - Firenze
Teatro della pergola – firenze 9.00 Pm Paul Lewis
November 13 James Blunt
Nelson Mandela Forum - Firenze
October 22
November 14 to 19
Amici della Musica
I Ragazzi che si amano - Gabriele Lavia
Teatro della pergola – firenze 9.00 Pm Simone Rubino
Teatro della Pergola - Firenze
Mamma Mia!
Teatro Puccini – Firenze
October 27
November 16 to 18
Fabri Fibra
Ascanio Celestini
Obihall – Firenze 9.00 Pm
Teatro Puccini – Firenze
November 18
October 28
Rugby | Italia-Argentina
Ort concerto di inaugurazione
Stadio A. Franchi - Firenze
Teatro Verdi – Firenze 9.00 Pm
October 28 Amici della Musica
Teatro della pergola – firenze 4.00 Pm Angela Hewitt
November 21 Caveman
Teatro Puccini – Firenze
October 29 Massimo Ranieri
November 21 to 26
Teatro Verdi – Firenze 8.45 Pm
L’ora del Ricevimento con Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Teatro della Pergola - Firenze
November 24 Caparezza
Nelson Mandela Forum – Firenze
Jim Black Human Feel
Sala Vanni – Firenze
Il Lago Dei Cigni
November 26 The Legend of Zelda
Nelson Mandela Forum – Firenze
Giselle
Teatro dei Rinnovati – Siena
Asaf Avidan 6 His Band
Teatro Petrarca – Arezzo
Teatro Verdi – Firenze
November 25
November 28 to December 3
Lo Schiaccianoci
Il nome della rosa
Teatro Verdi - Firenze
Teatro Della Pergola - Firenze
Lo Schiaccianoci
November 30
Teatro Petrarca – Arezzo
Ort e Frederic Chaslin
Teatro Verdi – Firenze
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On the left: Clet
Art on road-signs, around the streets of Florence and of the world, with Clet.
Clet
Stage name of Clet Abraham (Brittany, 1966), Clet is known above all for his modified road-signs. Walking through the streets of Florence it is fun to be surprised by the stunts of this French artist, Florentine since 2005. Little by little, new ideas and designs came out to reinterpret and modify with sarcasm and humor road-signs around Florence at first, then Tuscany, until Clet’s work crossed the borders of Italy to reach cities all around the world. Art or provocation? Decor or rules breach? This is the edge that Clet steps tiptoe like a tightrope walker and that makes the game interesting: on one hand fines and censorship from some institutions, on the other hand his works and urban interventions are commissioned from other public authorities, not to mention the more and more intrigued and amused increasing audience that hangs around his Studio/Shop. The simple sticker that Clet imagines, designs, makes and sticks at night is not only meant to entertain the spectators but primarily to shift the focus on a system of signs that is likely to become an “automatism”, always taking care not to damage or hack the message of the road traffic rules. “Most of the times automatisms create indifference and drive people to a carelessness condition. Thus it is really important to understand that road-signs endlessly repeated, in excess, always the same, are a perfect illustration of automatism. Signs become a stereotype, a brain facility, and Clet
their message ends up being devoid of all meaning, interest and significance”. Among the official assignments, in 2014 Clet was invited in Paris by the Police Prefecture to take part in a road safety education day in a school, in order to raise awareness among students of paying attention to road-signs. Now... what do we, the common people, think when we look at a road-sign? Nowadays there is who walks around looking at signs just to see if they show any of the new Clet’s creations and there are people indeed who decide to visit his Studio/Shop in San Niccolò to know some more of this French/Florentine artist and maybe to add one of those signs to their art collections. By Serena Becagli
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On the right: Italian Vespa
"Stars and celebrities in the Italian fifties have been seen and photographed riding a Vespa."
Vespa is one of the Italian myths par excellence and an everlasting commercial success. A legend! Since the fifties till today. In the Dolce Vita years, Italy was described by the foreign correspondents as "Il Paese della Vespa", "The Land of Vespa". Vespa is one of the most famous industrial products of design, very often considered to be the symbol of the Italian Design in the world. An icon by all means. It is exhibited at the MoMa in New York and at the Triennale Design Museum in Milano in their permanent collections. The Vespa has become part of our Italian history and tradition. Innovative at the time and still loved worldwide to these days. After the war people wanted to feel free again and to move in total lightheartedness to enjoy life again. And Vespa was the answer to it. Stars and celebrities in the Italian fifties have been seen and photographed riding a Vespa. And for over 60 years, from the Dolce Vita days till today, the list of the movies in which Vespa acted as a co-star is endless. From "Roman holidays" (1953) with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck to "The talent of Mr.Ripley (1999) with Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchette. Or "The American" with George Clooney, "Alfie" with Jude Law, "The Interpreter" with Nicole Kidman, and many others through several decades. And the Vespa is of course also in Federico Fellini movie" La Dolce Vita" (1959) and the Vespa used by all the roman "Paparazzi" was called "The Rolls Royce of the Dolce Vita". Vespa and the movies, an eternal bond. Vespa has been the travel companion of many actors, Italians and foreign, among them we remember :
Jude Law, Matt Damon, Nicole Kidman, George Clooney, Virna Lisi, Marcello Mastroianni, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Ursula Andress, Geraldine Chaplin, Gerard Depardieu, Joan Collins, Jean Mansfield, Milla Jovovich, Raquel Welch, Charlton Heston, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Gary Cooper, Antony Perkins, Antonio Banderas, Eddie Murphy, Owen Wilson, Sting and many others. And at this point, while in Italy, you can rent your Vespa and go for a ride, enjoy it, admire the landscape and feel the thrill of being part of the Vespa world, or imagine to be acting in a movie... no matter what... have fun!
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By Cinzia Azzerboni
Virna Lisi, the style icon par excellence, the ultimate symbol of elegance and beauty. Virna Lisi was one of the best Italian actresses, and she still is one of the most loved and appreciated ones. She started very young in the fifties, she was only seventeen and she worked all her life through the end, her last movie "Latin Lover" by Cristina Comencini came out posthumously in 2015. For her last performance she was nominated once more for best leading actress for the David of Donatello award. In her long career she won 21 awards and had another 11 nominations. She acted in 80 movies and 39 TV movies and fictions. She was one of the very few Italian actresses to have almost always acted in her own voice. She worked with many famous Italian and foreign actors, the list is long, among them: Marcello Mastroianni, Toto', Alberto Sordi, Vittorio Gassman, Nino Manfredi, Alain Delon, William Holden, David Niven, Richard Burton, Rod Steiger, Frank Sinatra, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Anthony Quinn. Once it was said that she was "an actress for good". A true professional, very strict and disciplined. Virna Lisa was the "anti-diva", she was a celebrity, but she never acted as a star and she surely did not belong to the star system. When Hollywood wanted her, the US major studious in LA were looking for the possible heir to Marylin Monroe. She went, but did not stay long. It was not her world and she did not want to only act in roles as
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P.s. Not everybody knows that Virna Lisi ' favourite dish was "Linguine al pesto" and who wrote this article share with her this same food taste and preference, but unfortunately has nothing else in common with this amazingly beautiful person and great woman.
a beautiful dumb blond. Famous, and in the annals of the cinematography, the scene from her first Hollywood movie " How to murder your wife" with Jack Lemmon, when she gets out of a birthday cake, in all her breathtaking splendour, only wearing a bikini. Virna Lisi was a woman from another time, a wife and a mother before being an actress, even though she was so passionate about her job. Her main values were her family and home, her true unique loves her husband and her son. Never a gossip. She was married for 53 years, and always deeply in love with her husband Franco Pesci. She died one year after him, her last thought to him before dying. Virna Lisi one of the most beautiful women ever, so glamorous, of a perfect, natural and superb beauty. And indeed her beauty, grace, allure, personality and elegance prevailed over the signs of time. Her charm unchanged through the end. Unforgettable Virna Lisi! We miss you.
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