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Caritas opens housing project for refugees in Sesto Fiorentino

The new five-person co-housing apartment will provide six months of support for people transitioning out of Italy’s international protection reception system towards independent living.

NEWS

Cortile della Dogana restored

A 50,000 euro restoration funded by the Scuola del Cuoio has renewed historic fountains and decorative features at the Palazzo Vecchio, in memory of Tommaso Melani.

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Applications open for 720 euro “Bonus Mamma” for 2026

Eligible working mothers can apply for a 60 euro monthly supplement through Italy’s social security agency, INPS, with applications open until the end of the year.

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Student protests spread across Florence

City schools announce new student occupations.

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THINGS TO DO

‘Artemisia Gentileschi in Florence’ at the Innocenti Museum

The pioneering Baroque artist is the subject of an extensive display across the museum.

THINGS TO DO

Halloween in Florence 2026

From pumpkin-carving to a night at the museum and a tribute to Lady Gaga, here's our round-up of ways to mark Halloween.

THINGS TO DO

K-Pop, a Lady Gaga Tribute and Halloween at Hard Rock Cafe Florence

Expect little monsters and spooky surprises in the series of exciting events this October.

THINGS TO DO

Space Club looks to the future while honouring Florence’s musical past

The historic via Palazzuolo venue reopens on October 16 following a summer revamp, with a new sound system, international bookings and collaborations with the next generation of music promoters.

Art + Culture

ART + CULTURE

Florence flood-damaged Botticini painting to be restored

Sixty years after the 1966 flood, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is funding the restoration of a Renaissance painting severely damaged by the disaster.

ART + CULTURE

Roger Eliot Fry

Painter, critic, aesthete and Bloomsbury insider, Roger Fry was the “iridescent man” who transformed Britain’s encounter with modern art.

ART + CULTURE

The contemporary cobbler: Gabriele Marzullo

Meet the 25-year-old behind a new shoe-making and repair workshop in Gavinana.

ART + CULTURE

Remembered in stone: Emily Young at Frascione Gallery

At Frascione Gallery, Emily Young’s ancient-looking sculptures enter into dialogue with the Old Masters, delving into memory, matter and the passage of time, through December 19.

Food + Wine

FOOD + WINE

Recipe: Roasted squash, ricotta + goat’s cheese tart

Squash stars in a savoury autumn tart with ricotta, goat’s cheese, thyme and a hint of chilli and honey.

Life in Italy

COMMUNITY

Helping Children Thrive When Starting School Abroad

Every September, I stand near the gates of our two campuses and watch a familiar scene unfold: families arriving from around the world, suitcases barely unpacked, with excitement and a ...

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The Steiner-Waldorf High School: Every adolescent, an Odysseus

Sending a young person out into the world enriched by their journey is at the heart of the school's ambition.

COMMUNITY

Finding a home in Tuscany is about more than real estate

John Taylor Tuscany remains intentionally boutique, dedicating time to every client and carefully selecting every property.

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Tristia: Viaggi romantici at Palazzo Corsini al Prato

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Festa della Zucca at Vignamaggio

The Pumpkin Festival returns to Fattoria di Vignamaggio on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, with autumn festivities for all ages. Join us for two days of seasonal food, ...

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East Market Returns to Florence

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In Villa with Rolando & Friends

The In Villa with Rolando & Friends series begins on October 22, bringing guests together with authentic producers for an evening that moves from aperitivo to dinner. Hosted by Rolando ...

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