NATIVITY SCENE

Nativity scene of Christ

Until January 6th, 2013 you can go and see the Nativity Scene builded up in front of the Duomo square. As you can see the crib is still empty because #Jesus was born the night between the 24th and 25th December so he will appear there only during that night.

 

There are only Maria (left side) and San Giuseppe (right side)

 

 

F-LIGHT FESTIVAL IN SANTO SPIRITO

F-light in Santo Spirito (credits:Florence Magazine)

Started on December 13th, 2012 and until December 31st, 2012 the facade of the Santo Spirito church will be lighted by some marvelous 3D video projection by Mario Mariotti remembering the legerndary night of 1980.

Don't miss this show starting everyday at 6pm...

Santo Spirito church in Firenze, Italy

Firenze light festival 2012

 

 

 

FOUR SEASONS FIRENZE FOR CHARITY

Giardino della Gherardesca - Firenze, Italy

Finally the privately held Giardino della Gherardesca opens its doors for charity on Sunday, December 16th, 2012. 

Go and visit it at the Four Seasons Firenze in Borgo Pinti 99.

All the money collected will be donated to the Istituto degli Innocenti which everyday takes care of children.

There will be activities for kids and adults such as games and food markets and souvenirs and of course a lot of Santa Claus with gifts.

Don't miss this open day to rise funds for charity. What you have to do is to offer some money (starting from €1) and have fun !!!

Giardino della Gherardesca @ Four Seasons Firenze

SYNAGOGUE OF FLORENCE

Sinagoga di Firenze

The synagogue was built between years 1784 and 1882 by the jewish architect Mario Traves.

The overall form of the synagogue is the cruciform of the Hagia Sophia emulated by so many mosques.

Its structure is alternated of travertine and pink pomato. Old photographs show bold red and beige stripes, but the bold colors of the stone have faded over time, leavink a ore mottled effect.

Synagogue of Florence

It has a great dome and two corner towers topped by smaller domes in a perfect Moorish style. The domes are sheathed in copper wich has turned green over the years. 

Interior of the synagogue

The interior, suffused with golden light, is covered with decorative motifs by Giovanni Panti, consisting in red and blue arabesques. 

The synagogue during world war II was used as a vehicle garage by the fascists and after the war the italian resistance saved it by beeig destroyed. Only a limited amount of damage was done.

The doors of the Holy Ark - before wich a lamp burns perpetually - still bear scars inflicted by Fascists bayonetes.

The Great Synagogue of Florence

Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 6

Info and Reservations: +39 055 2346654

Open: Everyday from 10am to 5pm

Closed: Every saturday and on Jewish holidays/December 25th/January1st

Tickets price: full €5 / reduced €4

AUDI A3 SPORTBACK TEMPORARY STORE FLORENCE

Firenze temporary store Audi A3

The new AUDI A3 SPORTBACK seen for the first time this year at the Paris Motor Show 2012 , is now visible in the temporary store of Via de' Tornabuoni, 1a in Florence, Italy.

Audi A3 Sportback

Go and see it yourself... the store has a free entrance and is open everyday from 10am to 8pm.

But hurry up - the store is open until Sunday December 16th, 2012...

The Marketing Director of Audi Italia Mr. Christian Gussen says that: They organised this special initiative (the temporary store) because the desire to see the new car was very very big since its first presentation. Bringing the new model in contact with the public in the city, in everyday life, is the best way to make it known and appreciated.