OGNISSANTI CHURCH

While in Florence go and visit this Franciscan church.

It was completed during the 1250s, but almost completely rebuilt on Baroque designs of Bartolomeo Pettirossi in year 1627.

This was the first example of Baroque architecture in the Renaissance city of Florence.

It is situated in Piazza Ognissanti and named also the borgo (one of the traditional divisions in Florence).

Chiesa di Ognissanti - first baroque church in Florence

THREE HISTORICAL LIBRARIES

Today I want to talk to you about libraries. You'll find a lot of them in Florence where to read a book, have a rest or just visit their magnificent architecural structure.
The oldiest and the more suggestives are:


1- Biblioteca Marucelliana

 

Marucelliana - Florence

Marucelliana - Florence

 











Estabilished by the will of the abbot Francesco Marucelli, from which it takes the name, the library was open to public on September 18th, 1752.

This was the first library in Florence opend to all (rich and poor people).

On its facade it is still written "Marucellorum Bibliotheca publicae maxime pauperum utilitati" which means: "Marucelliana library for pubblic use, espetially for poor people"

Marucelliana Library
Via Cavour 43/45
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm
Tel: +39 055 2722200
http://www.maru.firenze.sbn.it/


2- Biblioteca Riccardiana

Riccardiana - Florence

Estabilished approx in years 1600 by Riccardo Riccardi it opens to pubblic in year 1715.

Riccardiana Library

Palazzo Medici Riccardi - Via Ginori 10

Monday & Thursday - 8am - 5.30pm

Tuesday & Wednesday & Friday - 8am - 2pm

Tel: +39 055 212586

http://www.riccardiana.firenze.sbn.it/

3-Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale

Biblioteca Nazionale - Florence

Probably the first most important library in Italy and the 5th in Europe. It counts 120km of bookshelves and increases 1,45km each year.

It was open to pubblic in year 1747 under the name Biblioteca Magliabechiana.

Worth a visit for this library.

National Central Library

Piazza Cavallereggi 1/a

Monday-Friday 8.15am - 7pm

Saturday 8.15am - 1.30pm

Tel: +39 055 249191

http://www.bncf.firenze.sbn.it/

IGGY POP AND THE STOOGES @ PIAZZA DELLA REPPUBLICA

Iggy Pop in Florence, Italy

It will be on Thursday, September 27th the concert of the legendary Iggy pop and the Stooges. The concert named "Hard Rock Cafè rocks the square"is suported by Virgin Radio, Fiat and, of course, Hard Rock Cafè Firenze (thanking the city of Florence).


The magnific Republic Square in Florence will host the band who rocks since 1969. The band is composed by Iggy Pop (voice), Mike Watt, Steve Mackay and James Williamson (guitars) and Scott Asheton (drum).

Iggy Pop and the Stooges

So don't miss the chance to see Iggy's naked chest rocking Florence!!!

Energy and adrenaline for this cool night.

Concert will start at approx. 7.30 pm and has a free entrance.

VOGUE'S FASHION NIGHT OUT - SEPTEMBER 18th

For the first time Florence is hosting the Vogue's Fashion Night Out 2012 (VFNO).

When: September 18th, 2012
Where: historical city center Florence, Italy

A great event where fashion brands for this night are launching products at discounted prices.

If you're a fashion victim, a fashion blogger or just a city lover don't miss the chance to get out in Florence on September 18th.

The shops in the city center are all open until late at night to greet customers and entertain them with music and events. An event not to be missed, after hitting cities all over the world come to one of the fashion capitals of the world.

Get ready for everything on that night... HAVE A LOOK AT THE PROGRAM BEFORE.

Find here the oficial web site, the map of the event, the esclusive products and shops involved...

Post here pictures or thought you had from the event.

VFNO - September 18th in Florence, Italy

RICHARD GERE GETS HIS OWN BRUNELLO

The exclusive line of the Brunello by Richard Gere

Tuscany and its wines have seduced yet another star of the silver screen.

According to a recent article in Wine News, Richard Gere is reported to have set his sights on the Brunello di Montalcinoof the Tenuta di San Filippo to launch his own "exclusive line of the famous Tuscan red that will bear the stamp of the "Bedford Post" the beautiful Relais owned by gere in Ney York".

For hi sown label, the Hollywood sex symbol has chosen the vineyard's Le Lucere line, which was recently rated 92/100 by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.

"The deal will further enhance the Brunello di Montalcino brand for the town, region and the entire country. It confirms how the image of Brunello in the U.S continuoes to be very high" commented Roberto Giannelli, head of San Filippo winery.

Gere is non the first from Hollywood to "personalise" his own Italian wine. Last month, actress Drew Barrymore announced the release of her first wine, a pinot grigio from Italy'sTriveneto region.

This article is taken from "The Florentine" newspaper of May 2012.