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Helen Farrell is editor-in-chief of The Florentine, a role she has held since 2013. She is also a freelance contributor to Decanter and runs the magazine's translation and copywriting department.
This month, the restored San Nicola di Bari in Gloria will be returned to the Church of San Niccolò.
Estonian Robert Marrandi makes Nordic buns all day long in his newly opened Oltrarno bakery.
Established in Florence in 1932, the gelateria is storming the UK market with nine stores and more in the pipeline.
The Renaissance masterpiece and the adjoining rooms at the Accademia Gallery all boast state-of-the-art, energy-saving lighting systems.
Bestselling author Frances Mayes entertains us with anecdotes from her life in Cortona, and reading and writing tips ahead of the publication of her new book, A Place in the World.
Florence is mourning Queen Elizabeth II through the sense of community we are fortunate to have in the city.
Industry professionals and wine enthusiasts gather on October 14-17 to support charity galas and award ceremony
September is always a busy month as temperatures finally start to dip and Florentines return home.
La Loggia, Villa San Michele's fine dining restaurant turns a gourmet experience into a moment of edification.
Muscular and monolithic, Emanuele Giannelli’s "Mr. Arbitrium" will remain on show by the San Lorenzo Basilica until October 31.
Montemurlo goes international with a romantic country villa for weddings and an industrial chic boutique hotel.
Expect fine dining and expert wine pairings at this gourmet restaurant in Beatrice Portinari's childhood palazzo.
Dining on the terrace offers sublime vistas and some of the finest fish in Florence.
Take a private tour of the masterpieces of Ognissanti Church before savouring dinner and drinks in the striking renovation of a 14th-century chapel.
Taste past and current vintages from the renowned Montalcino winery in historic surroundings along lungarno Guicciardini
Meet Vincenzo Lodato, a real renaissance man who works at several levels of creativity.
Borgo Petriolo provides mill tours and bread making workshops as well as a farm shop and wholesome restaurant
We are always in search of the best gelato, so we asked master gelatiere Vetulio Bondi what we should be looking for.
Summer in Florence is an intoxicating mix of sweat, fun and gelato as we spend nights on the riverbanks and sipping spritzes.
Expect affordable luxury and a refreshing experience at Eleonora Gentile Luxury Hair Spa in via della Pergola.
Cue the new signature cocktails from bar manager Palmira Bertuca and local tapas by chef Gianluca Esposito
Historic jeweller Cassetti has upped its customer service by opening a watch service centre by the Ponte Vecchio.
Coffee fiends will go wild for Fluid Specialty Coffee & Sharing in borgo La Croce, the innovative coffee shop from Le Piantagioni del Caffè
Antony Gormley’s Body Space Time exhibition at theatre-turned-contemporary art space Galleria Continua is worth a day trip to San Gimignano.
