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Useful resources about life in Florence, Italy, focusing on the international community.

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Gili Biegun @joysworld_

The Israel-born influencer shares her thoughts about the future of fashion in Florence.

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Talking crime fiction with Tom Benjamin

The British crime writer shows a different side of Bologna in his Daniel Leicester novels.

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Celebrating the 247th American Independence Day

US Consul General Ragini Gupta reflects on the significance of the 247th American Independence Day at the end of her mandate in Florence.

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Float through the summer: Editor’s letter

This month’s cover comes from Prato-based illustrator Lorenzo D’Alessandro, whose whimsical doodles have been featured in the New Yorker.

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Model(ing) United Nations at ISF

The International School of Florence welcomed nearly 150 students from all over Italy to the Upper School Campus.

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Striving for tomorrow: Sabina Corsini

The descendant of the Florentine aristocratic family talks about the responsibilities that come with her position.

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50 years of Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici

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

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Built to last: Editor’s letter

Developments at Sant'Orsola, Pride Month and summer events are front and centre of the June issue of The Florentine.

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Pride 2023 in Florence and Tuscany

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

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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.

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How to move to Italy

How individuals who do not have Italian ancestry and are not married to an Italian citizen may obtain residency in Italy.

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Meet Ross Hyzer

American comedian and writer

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Legal advice for moving to Italy: meet international lawyer Michele Capecchi

Find out more about the legal necessities of moving to Italy.

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Connecting the past with the present: ISF Alumni Celebration

On Saturday April 1, the International School of Florence hosted an alumni reunion to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1952, ISF is one of the oldest international schools in ...

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Success stories: what The Florentine’s interns did next

Former interns and editors at The Florentine reminisce about their time at the magazine.

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300 issues young: editor’s letter

This May edition is the 300th issue of The Florentine as we embrace the spring with all its events.

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Love and courage in piazza Pitti: Anna Maria Ichino’s boarding house

Our conversations with Anna Maria, who used to share meals with us, often continued until late in the evening.

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3 emerging international artists in Florence

From building community to rule breaking, young artists come to the Renaissance city for the creativity it inspires.

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How to apply for Italian citizenship by descent

You can apply for Italian citizenship by descent if you can prove that you have an unbroken chain of Italian ascendants

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Meet the new French Consul, Guillaume Rousson

Language learning and promoting French culture are the mission at the French Institute in Florence

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AILO Donation Day 2023

Nine charities receive financial assistance from the American International League of Florence.

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Morning retreats with Elia Nichols and Gianna Vallefuoco

Celebrate spring in Florence with a focus on mindfulness, neuroscience and how we present ourselves to others

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Through the window

Windows are a source of inequity. A lot of life slips in, and occasionally a glimpse of privacy slips out.

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