25th April in Italy: Festa della Liberazione Italiana
25th April is la Festa della Liberazione Italiana - Liberation Day in Italy. It commemorates the anniversary of the 1945 end of the Italian Social Republic led by Mussolini, who was captured a few...
View ArticleAmerican Contemporary Art in Florence, Italy
By artist in Florence, Helen Bayley. 2012 Florence, Italy: This year is the 500th anniversary of the death of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512). Amerigo Vespucci, the man after whom America was named, was...
View ArticleOltrarno: Florence’s most charming quarter
Florence is famous for its artisan works, from clothing and leather goods, to stunning gold jewellery (great souvenirs for those with limited luggage space!). And of course this is the home of the...
View ArticleStella Performance: Roberto Benigni does Dante
View images list[View slideshow] For the last decade or so, Roberto Benigni, the Italian Oscar-winning actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, singer and all-round nice guy has undertaken the enormous...
View ArticleLaying Foundations in Florence: Robert F. Kennedy Centre Europe
SEE THE SIGHTS AND SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS! In support of the Robert Kennedy Centre for Justice and Human Rights, Artviva is offering two special not-for-profit guided tours on Florence on 22nd November,...
View ArticleArt by Women in Florence, Italy
View images list[View slideshow] Historically around the world generally, the majority of best-known artists have been men. However, two local women here in Florence are doing their darndest to promote...
View ArticleEleven American Presidents in Florence, Italy
View images list[View slideshow] For those not lucky enough to have spied Bill Clinton walking the streets of Florence recently (but who are still lucky enough to be in Florence), you can now get face...
View ArticleMorning Walk on the Cobbled Streets of Florence
View images list[View slideshow] After a deliciously frothy cappuccino and flaky pastry from our favourite bakery, we set out for an early morning walk around the charming historical city centre of...
View ArticleThanks for Thanksgiving in Florence, Italy
We in Florence have much to be thankful for. Therefore this Thanksgiving in Florence, Italy we are paying it forward by offering two special tours on 22nd November, 2012 to raise money for the Robert...
View ArticleRugby: Italy v’s Australia
The Italian Rugby Team ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 6 They don't scrub up too badly off the field. Italians are best known for their skills on the soccer field, but have been tackling another ball sport...
View ArticleInspired by…Michelangelo’s David
Click to view slideshow. American gun maker ArmaLite has received a lot of unexpected publicity in reaction to their ad featuring Florence’s beloved Michelanglo’s David holding a rifle. The ad has...
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