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ART + CULTURE

Eleonora Ramirez de Montalvo

With the reopening of Villa La Quiete, we recount the story of the woman who, before the Electress Palatine, founded a conservatory there.

THINGS TO DO

Where to play padel around Florence

According to the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP), there are more than 1.2 million active players in Italy.

ART + CULTURE

Gallery of Frescoes at the Innocenti Museum reopens

Once more accessible following decades of closure, the spaces host sinopias and detached frescoes.

COMMUNITY

Rose Byfleet @medicifangirl

An interview with Rose Byfleet around her fragrance-based research.

Life in Italy

COMMUNITY

Researching Florentine and Tuscan family history

Want to know more about a Tuscan or Florentine ancestor? There are a number of places to turn to in Florence and online in your quest for genealogical knowledge. 

NEWS

Italy to vote on citizenship changes

On June 8 and 9, Italians will go to the polls to decide the requirements regarding Italian citizenship.

COMMUNITY

A conversation with the U.S. Consul General of Florence

U.S. Consul General in Florence Daniela Ballard speaks about the American Consulate's being open for "business as usual" and the priorities of her posting.

COMMUNITY

MMEGA: the story of a Florentine real estate company

Florentines Giorgio Muriella and Edoardo Matucci are bringing innovation to the property market.

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COMMUNITY

Buying secondhand furniture online in Florence

One Facebook user’s trash is another FB user’s treasure.

THINGS TO DO

Playgrounds in Florence

Where to find ample space for the kids to run, swing and climb to their hearts' content.

COMMUNITY

Kid-friendly cafés in Florence

A collection of comfortable and accessible spaces for parents with prams.

COMMUNITY

Third places in Florence

Bookshops, youth hostels and libraries offer warmth and community this winter and beyond.

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Housing

Summer Rental

Pretty, small, 2 roomed flat, zona Gavinana for rent for August and September. Light filled, close to supermarket, bus stops, bread shops and pharmacy. All convenences except wifi and air conditioning...

Tours + Experiences

Live ‘La Dolce Vita’ with Artviva

Enjoy exclusive access to renowned museums, palaces, and private estates. Delight in gourmet experiences with Michelin-starred chefs, from cooking classes to wine tours, foraging and truffle hunts. Ch...

Personals + No profit

Looking for an apartment in Florence

I am looking for an apartment in Florence, preferably starting around the 1st of June, for about a month so when I'm there I can look for a more long-term apartment.

Child care + au pair wanted

English Mother Tongue Nanny in Centro

After-School Nanny Needed – Florence A wonderful Italian family in Florence city centre is looking for a caring, fluent English-speaking nanny for their sweet 4-year-old daughter. The role is part-...

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Translators: Italian to English

English native speaker professional (or student with a career in journalism/graphic design) needed for translating, editing, proofreading cinema and audiovisual industry related content from Italian t...

General services

Burocrazy: Bureaucratic Services

Your Ally in Italian Bureaucracy! Got paperwork to handle and don’t know where to start? Utility transfers, contract registrations, document preparation for notaries, dispute filings, official communications & more. 💡 ...

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Digital Marketing & Communications Junior Assistant

The International School of Florence is hiring a creative, organized and motivated Junior Assistant to join our Advancement Team. This exciting role is for someone with strong communication skills and ...

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Student Support Advisor

Looking for motivated, flexible, and student-focused individuals to join our team as Student Success Advisors or Housing Assistant for our First Year Study Abroad University in Florence, to provide ac...

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