THINGS TO DO

Wellness + fine dining at The Club House

Unwinding in the world-class Wellness Sanctuary spa, tasting wine at Vallepicciola and fine dining at one-Michelin-star Il Visibilio.

COMMUNITY

Ceremony for the 80th anniversary of the Allied Campaign in Northern Italy

A ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery in Impruneta pays tribute to fallen American service members.

ART + CULTURE

Up close + personal: Louis Fratino at Centro Pecci

Household settings and tender scenes of everyday queer life abound in this show in Prato.

ART + CULTURE

Talking about Helen Frankenthaler

Ahead of the opening of the 20th-century American artist’s exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi, we sat down with Douglas Dreishpoon, the show’s curator and director of the Helen Frankenthaler Catalogue Raisonné, ...

THINGS TO DO

One-man musical play I Found My Horn comes to Florence

A conversation with journalist Jasper Rees, actor Jonathan Guy Lewis and director Harry Burton ahead of the show at Teatro Niccolini on October 6 + 7

THINGS TO DO

Imagining the city: the OltreCittà exhibition at Villa Bardini

Spread over two floors of Villa Bardini, 126 works by modern and contemporary artists offer thought-provoking answers.

What's on

Life in Italy

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.

FOOD + WINE

Where to eat in via Palazzuolo

Veneto victuals, grilled Tuscan meat feasts and Japanese home cooking entice us down this Florentine backstreet.

FOOD + WINE

All in one: La Schiacciata Firenze

The San Lorenzo area holds some of the city's most surprising schiacciatas.

FOOD + WINE

Godi Fiorenza: comfort + quality

Conveniently located along urban thoroughfare via Cavour, Godi Fiorenza Corte e Cucina is a relaxed haven of comfort and quality Tuscan cooking.

FOOD + WINE

A gourmet wine dinner at Villa La Massa

Bolgheri, Chianti Classico and Montalcino are the three wine regions showcased on September 3.

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Tours + Experiences

Urban Trekking: Edwardian Residents vol.6

A 6km (2 hour) walk in the footsteps of the early 20th century Anglo-Florentines takes you to discover the Edwardian community of Florence when it was “more English than England”. ...

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Marketing Specialist – Hospitality

My name is Steven Guarino, currently looking for a job in or around Florence. I currently live in the UK, but am moving to Italy in the near future (Pescia). I have a wealth of experience in hospita...

Kids + Family

Children’s Halloween Party.

The Children's Lending Library, which is situated under St James on Via Rucellai, 9, will be holding their annual HALLOWEEN PARTY. Enjoy face painting, costume runway, haunted house, tricks and treats...

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Qualified British Nanny

Kind and caring fully qualified Nanny with 33 years experience in Florence and London. First-Aid trained. I’m also on the Albo babysitters list for the Florence region. Babies welcome. Italian Citiz...

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Capture the Moment: A Tuscan Proposal Beyond Expectations!

Ready to take the next step in your love story? Imagine the look of sheer delight as you pop the question in a breathtaking setting designed to sweep your partner ...

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