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News from Florence, Italy, focusing on art and culture, food and wine, and more.

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“Madre Terra” inlaid floor design shines again in the Baptistery

An inlaid marble floor design known as Madre Terra (Mother Earth) has been restored in the Florence Baptistery

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Tauck gives back to Florence

The global travel leader is marking its 100th anniversary in Florence from February 3 to 6.

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Learning from the past: meteorology at Museo Galileo

The famed science museum, in collaboration with other institutions is creating an archive of seismological and meteorological events.

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Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna join forces

The two central Italian regions, which have close cultural ties, look to strengthen their collaboration in a few key areas.

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A new start to the year for the ‘tramvia’

On January 25, the much-awaited Fortezza-Libertà-San Marco tramline, known as VACS (Variante Alternativa Centro Storico), will become operational.

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Monitoring mental health in Tuscany

The 3rd annual OPT press conference highlighted increased rates of anxiety, depression and digital addiction.

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The 2025 Jubilee and what to expect in Florence

On December 24, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the beginning of the Jubilee year.

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Expansion lies ahead for the Opera del Duomo Museum

An additional 5,000 square metres will be added with Palazzo Compagni.

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Pedestrian passage to piazzale Michelangelo reopened

Via Monte alle Croci stairway links the San Niccolò area and the hill. This via Crucis has had much significance for Florence and its rich history.

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Second The Social Hub to open in Florence in February

The hotel will be open to all and features co-working spaces, bars, restaurants, a rooftop bigger than piazza della Repubblica and more.

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‘Madonna del Rosario’ by Plautilla Nelli restored

The artwork was unveiled in Montaione, a Tuscan town southwest of Florence.

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5 dead in fuel depot explosion near Florence

Local authorities asked people within a five-mile radius of the blast to remain indoors.

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The Vasari Corridor reopens on December 21

The overhead walkway has been closed since 2016.

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Stop talking about overtourism. Now it’s time for action.

It's easy to throw this buzzword around, but the problem is more complex.

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Florence announces a ten-point plan to combat overtourism

Key safes and golf carts to be banned from the historic centre in 2025.

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New tourist information centre opens by the station

Firenze Welcome Center opens in piazza Stazione near Santa Maria Novella.

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4390 Taxi for women

Priority discount taxi service for women during the night.

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The G7 comes to Florence for a Ministerial Meeting on Tourism

Foreign ministers will meet on November 13, 14 and 15.

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A new building for the Kunsthistorisches Institut

The historic institute gets a new home on via Gustavo Modena.

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Yes, 6 more places to stay in Florence

From lean luxury to full glamour

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Caritas report on poverty in Tuscany

The charity organization records a slight increase.

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Polimoda opens new campus at Manifattura Tabacchi

Students will be able to explore every aspect of fashion.

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Work begins to improve flood defences in Florence

Reinforced riverbanks, raised walls and steel partitions to be introduced.

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Jeff Goldblum at Teatro Niccolini: opening night photos

A full house for the first night of the 376th season at the city centre theatre.

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