Florence turns off its monuments for the Earth Hour

26 Mar 2012

Ora della Terra 2012 Firenze

Appointment to 31th march 2012 with the Earth Hour. Even this year many of the main Italian cities, including Florence, but also many small towns have rallied to the initiative promoted by the WWF to sensitize public awareness about climate change and sustainable future.

The Earth Hour will go around the world, and from 20:30 to 21:30 many  of the major monuments will turn off. Only in the city of Florence will be involved 7 symbol monuments to the initiative: Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo and theBaptistery, the Palazzo della Regione Toscana at Novoli, Palazzo Strozzi Socrati and the new entry, the Abbey of S.Miniato.

Not only the city, but also shops, restaurant and private homes will participate to the project and for the occasion will be organized dinners by candlelight, events in the square and a spectacular night of stargazing. Thanks to the Sportello Eco Equo of Florence, in collaboration with the Astrophysical Observatory of Arcetri, the WWF and the Astronomical Society of Florence (SAF) that will make available its astronomical telescopes, all citizens will can enjoy the sky and realize how would be our sky if it aren’t obscured by light pollution.

Many testimonials have decided to support the initiative, including singers as Marco Mengoni, Elisa and Nicolò Fabi and sport figures as Massimiliano Rosolino, Francesco Totti and the italian national rugby team.

And if you care about the health of Earth, the Ars Hotels chain invite you to participate and admire a Florence even more suggestive.

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A travel in space, preview of the Festival del Viaggio 2012

19 Mar 2012

Nello spazio profondo - Anteprima Festival del Viaggio 2012In view of the seventh edition that will hold in june in Florence, the Festival del Viaggio (Festival of travel) launches a preview dedicated to the travel in space, where the spaceman of the European Space Agency, Roberto Vittori, will talk about his travel in space.

Wednesday 21th march, at 10 am, in the Sala Luca Giordano of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the spaceman Roberto Vittori will recount, for the first time, his experience “Nello spazio profondo” (in the deep space).

During the appointment will be project the images of space shuttles, the images of daily life in absence of gravity and the images of the Earth seen from space.

The aim of the Festival is to analyze the theme of travel from many point of views, an opportunity to talk about own experiences, and about the different reasons and philosophies that brought a man to travel and the different practices of travel.

In anticipation of the edition 2012, during which there will be celebrations of three anniversaries: the fifth centenary of Amerigo Vespucci, the centenary of Fosco Maraini and the seventieth birthday of Jimi Endrix, all participants at the preview will be able to let go in imagination on the words of Roberto Vittori.

If you are not of Florence, take the opportunity to spend the first days of spring in the city and book a room in one of the hotels of the Ars Hotels chain.

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(Italiano) “FuoriDiTaste”: una cena all’insegna del buon cibo e dell’alta sartoria

07 Mar 2012

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Firenze will host the fist Worl Bach Fest

05 Mar 2012

World Bach Fest 2012 a Firenze

An event organized on Facebook, by the iniziative of the group “Friend of Johann Sebastian Bach”, created by Mario Ruffini and wanted by Ramin Bahrami, and so is born the first World Bach Fest that will take place in Florence from 9th to 11th march 2012.

From Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, to Salone dei Cinquecento at Palazzo Vecchio, to Cinema Teatro Odeon, the notes of Bach will resound for three exciting days.

The festival, sponsored by the city of Florence and by the Tuscany region, will be opened at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino with three concerts conducted by Mario Ruffini and interpreted by one of the greatest performers of Bach: Ramin Bahrami, who will be the protagonist along this three days of non-stop music.

Inside the Salone dei Cinquecento will can attend to 48 hours of non-stop music where will play soloists, groups and orchestras that will resound through all Florence.

In addition to the musical event, at the Cinema Teatro Odeon will be screened  some short films dedicated to Bach and selected by a jury and, among these, the winner will be screened in the closing night of the World Bach Fest, Sunday afternoon 11th march 2012. Then there will a season of films dedicated to the German genius (in original version with English subtitles).

All the  initiatives will be free entry. For more information about the program of the event visit the official site of World Bach Fest.

For lovers of Bach of all over the world who want to attend the first world event dedicated to Bah, the Ars Hotels chain offer you its hotels. Book now a room!

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The XV edition of the Salone del Mobile of Florence

27 Feb 2012

Salone del Mobile di Firenze 2012

For all lovers of furnishing returns at Florence the appointment with the Salone del Mobile, come to its fifteenth edition.

From 10th to 18th March 2012 the spaces of Fortezza da Basso will accommodate one of the most important exhibitions of furnishing and design.

The exhibition will be opened to everybody  and the visitors will can make an idea about the latest trends through the proposals of the leading design brands, get ideas for furnish own home, compare price and do good buys.

The Salone del Mobile is a unique showcase that offer solutions of any kind, from classical to ultra-technology, ideal both for small space and large one. A great occasion to hit new ideas and opportunities!

To make your visit more enjoyable, inside the Salone del Mobile, will also be a space dedicated to culinary art through a gastronomic journey between the regions of Italy.

For more information about the visiting hours and tickets, visit the site of Salone del Mobile di Firenze. You can also print the ticket from the site at a special price.

If you are not of Florence, but want to participate to the exhibition, book a room in a hotel of the Ars Hotels’ chain, and you can start here the journey through the luxury furnishing.

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Florence at dance step with Danzainfiera

13 Feb 2012

Danzainfiera 2012 Firenze

From 23 to 26 February 2012 for the seventh edition of Danzainfiera, the pavillons of Fortezza da Basso of Florence will be animated by a mix of genres and styles of dance.

65000 square metres of show floors among rooms, small buildings, stands, stages and theaters where visitors will be able to participate to free classes, meetings and workshops dedicated to dance, enjoy performances by great dancers and national and international companies, perform in dance competitions free-for-all, and for all who are interested there will be the opportunity to do auditions and casting.

The dance, especially in recent years, are having an indescribable success of public, and Danzainfiera represents an important showcase that combines classic and contemporary, hip hop and latin, ethnic   dance and waltz, country and musicals, modern and tango, burlesque and pilates that will attend big name of dance and many passionate.

Many novelties in this edition: The Vintage Show, a show dedicated to swing dance, the Halli Balli, that will bring us back to the most popular dances, from the Hully Gully, Macarena to the recent Danza Kuduru, and the Grand Ballo dell’800, that will bring us directly to the atmosphere of the Gattopardo and Via col vento.

There will be also an area dedicated to the Wellness, with lessons in pilates, Fletcher pilates, tai, yoga and a variety of other disciplines useful in preparation for the dance.

Danzainfiera give you also the possibility to perform on stage presenting own choreography, individual or in group, to the tune of songs of the girls of Amici, a program on Canale 5 made famous by Maria De Filippi.

All information about this initiative and about the event can be find on site of Danzainfiera.

For anyone who want to participate to this edition of Danzainfiera, the Grand Hotel Adriatico of Florence give you the opportunity to book a room at special price.

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At Florence to celebrate a sweetness Valentine’s day

08 Feb 2012

San Valentino e Fiera del cioccolato 2012 a Firenze

Next week Florence will be rich of greedy appointments.

In fact the city will be scene of celebrations on the occasion of Valentine’s day with its breathtaking views, such as Piazzale Michelangelo, its streets rich of important monuments and many exclusive clubs that will be the setting of one of the most romantic day of the year.

To feed the romanticism there will be also the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale (the Artisan Chocolate Fair), from 10th to 19th February 2012 in Piazza della Repubblica, and where the greatest maîtres chocolatiers will delight the palates of visitors with their chocolate creations.

The Best Western Hotel Rivoli celebrates this two events, and beyond to give you the opportunity to book a room at a special price – from 11th to 19 th February 2012 – will offer a delicious tribute to all those who are fans on his Facebook page and will reserve a room.

If you want to give your lover an unforgettable experience among the beauties of Florence and the sweetness of chocolate, the Hotel Rivoli will be happy to coddle you with its proposals for Valentine’s day.

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Valentine’s day in the romantic Florence

06 Feb 2012

San Valentino 2012 a Firenze

It is coming up Valentine’s day and many people will be wondering how to spend the evening with your lover. Valentine’s day is an occasion to celebrate and celebrate ourselves, for renew own love in a romantic setting.

Florence is the most romantic city, perfect place as a background of your evening.

For this occasion, the Best Western Hotel Rivoli of Florence has thought a special offer dedicated to all lovers that want to celebrate in Florence.

From 11th to 19th February 2012 you can reserve a double room for 2 persons from 80.00 euro per night and you will also have the opportunity to book one of the services  make available by the Hotel Rivoli, like the carriage ride along the streets of historical center of Florence, or drink an happy hour served on the heated poolside Jacuzzi of the hotel.

Florence offers many special ways to celebrate your Valentine’s day and the Hotel Rivoli Is happy to fulfill your needs and give you an unforgettable sojourn.

Furthermore, if you are fans on Facebook will be waiting a tasty surprise at your arrive.

To get all the information about the services dedicated and to book a room visit the site of Hotel Rivoli.

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A delicious appointment in Florence with the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale

03 Feb 2012

Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale Firenze

Open in a new location the eight edition of the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale (Artisan Chocolate Fair). From 10th to 19th February 2012, in Piazza della Repubblica in Florence is covered with many confectionary creations oh the best Italian and foreign master chocolates.

The setting of Piazza della Repubblica, in the heart of the historic center, was chosen to give more appeal to the event, which this year is betting everyting on high quality, with a reduction of the exhibition spaces, passing from 80 of the last year to 40 of this year, but a growth of excellence represented by the best master chocolates.

An opportunity for all chocolate lovers, and not only, but also a fun and delicious way to spend the Carnival with children, in the weekends of 11th-12th and 18th-19th February, that will certainly appreciate the initiative.

Many events will be linked to the Artisan Chocolate Fair: from culinary events, to taste the chocolate in all its forms (chocolate and spices; cocoa in the kitchen from sweet to salty; cold chocolate; the strange pairs, demonstrations of unusual couples), to cultural events, to know the history of this wonderful plant “When cocoa became chocolate”, a cartoon for children, and then an exhibition at the Gucci’s museum, called “Chocolate is fashionable”.

Lots of fantasy and fun in the creations of master chocolates, who will put in a good mood all the participants. Otherwise, all we know the benefit effects of chocolate!

The stands of the Artisan Chocolate Fair will be open from 10:00 to 20:00, where you can enjoy lots of excellent free chocolate.

For more information about the event please visit the official website of the Artisan Chocolate Fair.

For all who not live in Florence but do not want to miss this delicious initiative, remember that you can book with Ars Hotels, in the centre of Florence.

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Les Italiens in corcert at Odeon in Florence in favor of Tanzania


Concerto di beneficenza all'Odeon di FirenzeItaly is handling a crisis, bus this has not stopped the great solidarity towards the poorest countries.

The Odeon cinema in collaborazione with the Jazz Band Les Italiens has decide to organize a charity performance for the people of Tanzania, thursday 7th February 2012 at the Odeon of Florence, offering the proceeds to the Jade Goodall Italy organization.

The Jade Goodall Institute for Men, Animals and Enviromentis is a non-profit organization that operates in 26 countries in the world, including Tanzania, where he built a house village for children in Kigoma, that lodges orphans and street children.
The goals of the Jade Goodall Italy are to reduce deprivation in one of the poorest country of the world and improve the living conditions of children orphaned also by AIDS that kills over 100.000 people in Tanzania every year.
Les Italiens, jazz band founded in 1998 by Alessandro di Puccio and constituted by international musicians, and the Odeon cinema have joined in this project, organizing a charity event with a concert of meditteranean swing.
This event will be the fist of many events dedicated to the solidarity in the International Year of Cooperatives organized by the United Nations and the whole proceeds of the ticket will be gave to charity.
Ars Hotels chain joins to charity and invites you to attend to the concert and to contribute to help people less fortunate.
For more information visit the site of Odeon cinema.
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