Isabella Paduano

    Isabella Paduano is a student interning for The Florentine as part of her year abroad. Having recently moved to Florence, she generally spends her time learning about the past, indulging her interests in literature, film and languages, and going on adventures to new places.

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    COMMUNITY

    Danielle Leite: Move to Florence

    Danielle Leite, founder of relocation service Move to Florence, talks about her own move to the Renaissance city and more.

    COMMUNITY

    My intern experience at The Florentine

    Florence through the eyes of a magazine intern and how the experience impacted her time in the city.

    THINGS TO DO

    Florence on a budget

    A student's guide to a budget-friendly trip to Florence.

    COMMUNITY

    My first Florentine Christmas

    Festive Florence is a dream come true, a city of bright and joyful beauty. 

    NEWS

    When Italy won at rugby

    A rugby fan reels from the experience of watching Italy beat Australia for the first time in history.

    COMMUNITY

    What does the name Florence/Firenze mean?

    A look at the etymology of Florence and Firenze.

    ART + CULTURE

    The queer history of Florence

    During the Renaissance, the city was known for having a widespread culture of homosexuality.

    ART + CULTURE

    Mr & Mrs Clark: a 1960s and ’70s fashion exhibition at the Textile Museum, Prato

    It is the first Italian exhibition dedicated to British designers Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell.

    ART + CULTURE

    Accademia Gallery: the Gipsoteca reopens

    Work on the Gipsoteca is finally complete, marking the end of a museum-wide project of modernization.

    ART + CULTURE

    Meet Nafisa, artist and author of Tuscan Temptations

    A conversation with artist Nafisa about her new book and her love of Florence.

    ART + CULTURE

    Palazzo Davanzati Museum reopens after renovations

    The Palazzo Davanzati Museum has reopened after being completely rearranged and renovated during six months of intense work.

    ART + CULTURE

    Museo Novecento: Tony Cragg exhibition opens

    Explore the creative process of the artist Tony Cragg at an exhibition opening at the Museo Novecento.

    ART + CULTURE

    The art of Henry Moore returns to Florence

    50 years after the memorable exhibition at Forte Belvedere, Florence once again displays sculptures by the British artist.

    ART + CULTURE

    Statue of Cosimo I dismantled for restoration

    Cosimo I is dismounted from his horse in piazza Signoria for the first time since the Second World War.

    ART + CULTURE

    Restored Salviati Chapel opens for tours

    Having completed restoration, the Salviati Chapel is being opened to the public for the first time in decades.

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