In the heart of Cortona, nestled beneath the same Tuscan skies that inspired Under the Tuscan Sun, there’s a place where ancient craftsmanship, family heritage, and modern elegance meet—link by link. It’s not a vineyard, nor a palazzo hotel, but a jewelry house unlike any other: DelBrenna Jewelry.
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Florence, capital of the Renaissance, we are in the complex of the Basilica of San Lorenzo; Paris, the essence of modern European culture, from the Place de la Madeleine to the Hôtel de Crillon: two monumental exhibition itineraries in which Maestro Andrea Roggi confronts the architecture and volumes of the city through the significant lens of his creations. A journey that is only apparently formal that catapults the viewer into a dreamlike and archetypal dimension.
read more >Florence, capital of the Renaissance, we are in the complex of the Basilica of San Lorenzo; Paris, the essence of modern European culture, from the Place de la Madeleine to the Hôtel de Crillon: two monumental exhibition itineraries in which Maestro Andrea Roggi confronts the architecture and volumes of the city through the significant lens of his creations. A journey that is only apparently formal that catapults the viewer into a dreamlike and archetypal dimension.
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There are already several rumours, moreover, about the exhibition that will interest la ville lumière: it seems that it will include six monumental works in the center of Paris and the sculpture “Energy of Life”, created in collaboration with Martin Katz, at the Hôtel de Crillon.
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The Romani family invests time and energy in their Italian dream. Poggio Paradiso Resort is now an unmissable destination for those who want to discover the intimacy and charm of classic Tuscany, along the Via Lauretana between Cortona and Siena.
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Gerry has always been an avid traveler, eager to explore the world with a backpack, a motorcycle, and a tent. It was during one of these journeys in India in 2018 that he met Stefania, a true Florentine. A chance meeting that led to a partnership in adventure, discovering breathtaking landscapes aboard 20-horsepower Royal Enfield motorcycles.
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Chianti is a land that exudes beauty from every corner, and Simone has taken it upon himself to bring out the best in every structure, telling stories through bricks and stones that speak of both tradition and the future.
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A cohesive group of great professionals proactive in the various disciplines, aimed at addressing problems relating to the professions of engineer, architect, surveyor, geologist, lawyer, accountant and auditor in a collaborative and synergistic way.
read more >Simone Torresi is not just a successful entrepreneur; he is a man who has turned his passion for his work into an art form. Every project bears his signature—that of someone who knows that true luxury lies not only in the beauty of things but in the heart that goes into creating them.
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The 500 years of Villa Calcinaia are not only a tribute to the past, but a declaration of intent for the future. The Capponi family continues to work to keep Chianti Classico among the world’s excellences, combining the rediscovery of ancient vine varieties with innovative techniques to address modern challenges, such as climate change.
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The Alvise Giustinian store in Florence takes its name and is inspired by the Venetian doge of the same name of the 1200s, as well as the palace that houses the glass museum of Venice. It is the reference point in Tuscany for Venetian craftsmanship Made in Italy.
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A new season for racket sports has begun in Florence, more precisely at the Chimera Club Sports Centre. I am in the company of the Fitp certified teacher Filippo Galletti, a long-time friend and classmate in middle school – at the time I remember he was a die-hard fan of John McEnroe – whom I see with great pleasure in this new sporting and professional adventure of his.
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Far from being a pedantic history lesson, this digression on the three Florentine republics that succeeded one another from 1494 (the year of the expulsion of the Medici who, fearful, conniving and rumoured in cahoots with the French of Charles VIII, were overthrown by spontaneous citizen uprisings) intends to bring to light that voluntary, popular and democratic spirit that took place after decades of Medici domination, ignited by the vehement preaching of Friar Girolamo Savonarola.
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It was customary for the eve of St. John to celebrate and light bonfires of or brooms in the city, in the squares and in the countryside and on the hills around the city to celebrate the summer solstice. They were the ‘fires of rejoicing’ which, recalling their pagan origins, attributed sacredness to light. Of that ancient pagan heritage, Florence has preserved the tradition of fires, organized today by the Society of St. John the Baptist with the contribution of the CR Firenze Foundation and the collaboration of the Municipality of Florence.
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Of Marco and Roberto we will tell you the human rather than the professional story. In fact, we believe that the world of finance – and by constituency that of savings and insurance, cannot do without that human factor capable of triggering mutual trust and building that relationship of esteem and trust necessary for the perfect success of any relationship, personal and business together. We meet them in the centre of Florence – and with them we take a walk from Piazza della Signoria to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, among the civil and religious splendours of the Renaissance city.
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In these times of unbridled homologation, what is difficult, especially in a thousand-year-old city like Florence, is to escape the temptation of compromise, of what one likes, of uniformity of taste. If you are looking for true Florentine cuisine, we recommend the cuisine of Giovanni di Pasquale who has condensed his singular enthusiasm for tradition into his three restaurants Antica Mescita (San Niccolò), Vecchia Osteria del Nacchero (Piazza Gavinana) and Naccherino (the latest creation in San Donato in Collina), rediscovering old gastronomic codes.
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