Helen Farrell

    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.

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    How AI can benefit the hotel industry

    We speak to hoteliers in Florence to understand the repercussions of artificial intelligence.

    THINGS TO DO

    1522 Donne in Gioco: Tuscan tennis players say no to violence against women

    Calenzano Profession Tennis Park holds amateur women’s tennis fundraising tournament.

    THINGS TO DO

    The year ahead in Florence: a preview

    From the Tour de France to the centenary of the University of Florence, here's your guide to 2024.

    COMMUNITY

    Colour in the cover: Editor’s letter

    Grab your felt tip pens and get creative with this December issue.

    FOOD + WINE

    Dinicaffè: A Florentine family coffee affair

    How to make really good coffee from a moka pot

    ART + CULTURE

    Giunti Odeon opens tomorrow

    The historic cinema expands its role as a cultural hub with a bookshop and events.

    FOOD + WINE

    Subtly stylish: Luca’s by Paulo Airaudo

    A night at Luca’s takes you places without ever leaving Florence.

    THINGS TO DO

    Nine Vita + Nine Bistro: eclectic + exemplary wellbeing

    Expect leading beauty treatments and lovely meals at this up-and-coming cultural hub.

    COMMUNITY

    The Giving Back Issue: Editor’s letter

    This November, we celebrate Florence's volunteers and charities.

    COMMUNITY

    AVO Firenze: helping the hospitalized

    Get involved by attending the volunteer training course or making a donation.

    ART + CULTURE

    Anish Kapoor at Palazzo Strozzi: mind and matter

    The ‘Untrue Unreal’ exhibition disturbs and delights in varying degrees.

    THINGS TO DO

    Portrait Milano: Florentine hospitality group converts a former seminary

    Countless Tuscan artisans were called upon to create Portrait Milano.

    FOOD + WINE

    Manly The Office: breakfast, brunch + specialty coffee

    Fiesole-born barista Maykol Martino brings a cupful of Australia to via Pisana with speciality coffee shop Manly The Office.

    ART + CULTURE

    An international future lies ahead for Teatro della Signoria

    The old Teatro Nazionale theatre is being given a new lease of life.

    ART + CULTURE

    Pieces of Peace: Felice Limosani at Collezione Roberto Casamonti

    The slowly rotating obelisk elicits deep contemplation in a striking Renaissance courtyard.

    COMMUNITY

    Pieces of peace: Editor’s letter

    Art season has just begun in Florence —and it's epic.

    THINGS TO DO

    L’Orto delle Zucche: family fun in a Tuscan pumpkin patch

    Take part in pumpkin carving and painting workshops.

    COMMUNITY

    Sara Adrian @saraadrianberlin

    The luxury influencer talks about her career and why she chose to live in Florence.

    COMMUNITY

    Meet the tenants of Manifattura Tabacchi’s The Factory

    Go shopping while meeting the creatives at Manifattura Tabacchi.

    FOOD + WINE

    Gran Crema Caffè Vivoli: that affogato!

    Social media sensation or simply sensational?

    ART + CULTURE

    Bianco Bianchi: the ancient art of scagliola for contemporary living

    Bianco Bianchi's clients have included the British Royal Family and Gianni Versace.

    ART + CULTURE

    The sacred sound of the Renaissance

    A conversation with Mark Spyropoulos, course director of Fondazione Mascarade Opera’s Florence Choral Course.

    COMMUNITY

    Eric Stoen @travelbabbo @firenzebabbo

    From a study abroad student to a Florence returner, Eric Stoen inspires family-friendly international travel.

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