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    THINGS TO DO

    6 summer spots in Tuscany

    From beaches to mountains, here are our editors' suggestions for summering in Tuscany.

    NEWS

    19th-century sculptures replaced with modern copies on the Duomo

    Pope Leo I, Pope Celestine I and Pope Gregory VII return to the frontage.

    ART + CULTURE

    New rooms at the Uffizi

    Self-portraits, comic book artists and Lombard artists received new spaces.

    FOOD + WINE

    Badiani opens city centre gelato parlour

    Open daily from 10am to 11pm, the gelateria is stocked high with its award-winning Buontalenti flavour.

    NEWS

    50,000 people celebrate Toscana Pride 2023 in Florence

    Toscana Pride coloured the streets of Florence yesterday. About 50,000 people—young and old, locals and internationals—marched at a critical time for Italy’s gay community as the central government continues to ...

    THINGS TO DO

    Where to celebrate American Independence Day in Florence

    Parties, dinners and dancing for the Fourth of July.

    NEWS

    Baptismal records go digital

    Birth dates and addresses of Vespucci, Machiavelli and Meucci all feature.

    NEWS

    SYNLAB to open medical center at Manifattura Tabacchi

    The centre will become a hub of excellence for health prevention in Florence.

    THINGS TO DO

    Summer hotspots in Florence

    From riversides to parks, here are some of Florence's hotspots for Summer 2023.

    THINGS TO DO

    Summer essentials from Tuscany

    From sunscreen to sleek reads, update your summer look with these Tuscan-made items.

    THINGS TO DO

    Walks + tours of the city gates and defences

    Florence's gates and ramparts have reopened for a summer of history walks and guided tours.

    NEWS

    The King’s Birthday Party returns to Florence to celebrate HM King Charles III

    The British Ambassador to Italy, Edward Llewellyn, brings the event back to Florence.

    ART + CULTURE

    Rachel Feinstein in Florence

    The American artist’s startling exhibition continues until September 18.

    NEWS

    Pitti Uomo 104: runway looks

    Fendi, ERL and Polimoda all wowed fashion professionals with their runway looks.

    NEWS

    Pitti Uomo 104: a review

    Pitti Uomo 104 brings the industry back to the birthplace of fashion with the summer edition of the menswear trade fair.

    THINGS TO DO

    San Giovanni: Florence’s patron saint day highlights

    June 24 marks the city’s annual celebrations with parades, regattas and fireworks.

    ART + CULTURE

    Supporting restoration and research of the San Casciano dei Bagni bronzes

    Cooperation continues between Friends of Florence, the University for Foreigners of Siena and local authorities

    NEWS

    Bylaw proposed to tackle the short-term rental market in Florence

    Council encourages return of residents to the city centre

    THINGS TO DO

    Where to watch the Fiorentina-West Ham final in Florence

    Cheer on "la Viola" on big screens set up around the city.

    ART + CULTURE

    Friends of Florence funds restoration of Andrea della Robbia lunettes

    Two artworks brought back to life at the Accademia di Belle Arti.

    COMMUNITY

    50 years of Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici

    LdM's biggest art event, Art in the Square, returned this May.

    COMMUNITY

    Pride 2023 in Florence and Tuscany

    Here's our round up of LGBT+ events and organizations around Florence.

    COMMUNITY

    Kent State University celebrates half a century

    To mark the 50th anniversary of the Kent State University Florence program, KSU-Florence is hosting a special speaker series with Don Reo.

    ART + CULTURE

    Intreccio Creativo: the pleasure of making

    Meet six artists who care about sharing their craft with others.

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