Anna McGee

    Florence is the ideal location for Anna McGee, who studies History of Art at university and enjoys learning European languages. A lover of the written word, Anna relishes the opportunity of interning at The Florentine, where she also picks up lots of tips for exploring this beautiful city.

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    ART + CULTURE

    Virtual Florence

    I can’t be the only one who wanders around Florence trying to picture what it would have been like in the past, as a thriving Renaissance metropolis. The little piazza ...

    THINGS TO DO

    6 peaceful hotels in Tuscany

    Florence is a vibrant, dynamic city – that’s one of the reasons we love it so much. But sometimes it’s good to get away, to pack a bag and leave ...

    NEWS

    Florentine gelateria Badiani opens in London

    A British version of the Buontalenti birthplace

    ART + CULTURE

    7 art history books to read before you visit Florence

    A guide to 7 books that will provide a great route into the subject of Art History in Florence.

    NEWS

    Americans invest in Manifattura Tabacchi

    US company PW Real Estate Fund III LP and Turin-based bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have joined forces to invest 200 million euro to overhaul Florence’s Manifattura Tabacchi building complex. ...

    ART + CULTURE

    Botticelli at Villa La Quiete

      The converted Montalve Convent in Florence is hosting some little-known artworks by Botticelli, Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio and Baccio da Montelupo this summer. This temporary exhibition anticipates the inauguration of ...

    THINGS TO DO

    Maize maze opens near Pisa

    Pisa’s Parco di San Rossore is offering a unique experience this summer as it transforms one of its cornfields into a temporary labyrinth. Every afternoon (except Monday) until the October ...

    ART + CULTURE

    Ai Weiwei exhibition to launch at Palazzo Strozzi

    Palazzo Strozzi is set to play host this autumn to the works of renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei in his first major Italian exhibition to date, titled Libero ...

    Lifestyle

    Florence, seductive in every sense

    Since arriving here, I’ve been asked many times what I think of Florence, both by curious friends back home and by city-proud locals. There’s no doubt that I love Florence, ...

    NEWS

    Mercato Centrale launches radio project

    A new musical project was launched this month at the Mercato Centrale, as the popular space will now also host musical performances and DJ sets.     Artistic director Alessio ...

    ART + CULTURE

    New life for the Neptune Fountain

    Ammannati's Fountain of Neptune to be restored, with plans for a new pump system to allow water to circulate for the first time in years.

    Lifestyle

    8 reasons you should get married in Tuscany

    In Tuscany, love is always in the air. With its picturesque landscapes and cities, moreish food and beautiful artisanal products, the region is the dream wedding destination of many of ...

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