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News from Florence, Italy, focusing on art and culture, Covid-19, food and wine, and more.

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Polimoda announces plans to open a fashion archive

The Anarchive project will provide digital access to electronic resources about fashion.

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Tuscany’s growing wolf population and how to handle it

Three experts provide their perspectives on the increasing wolf population in Tuscany.

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Restoration begins on Florence Baptistery mosaics

For the first time, the public will be able to see the mosaics up close, which provided inspiration for Dante's Divine Comedy.

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Sauro Cavallini statue inaugurated in piazza Duomo 

The exhibition marks the first time that a piece of contemporary art has been displayed in the piazza.

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15-minute Florence: a strategic plan for the city

Florence city council set out plans to combat "touristification".

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Restaurant to open in the Uffizi’s former royal post office building

A day ticket or an annual pass will be required to access the restaurant when it opens.

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Concerns surround the future of Thursday’s flower market

The city council states "maximum willingness to keep the historic flower market alive”.

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Polimoda introduces theater costume design course

The most talented student will also have the chance of an internship on Broadway with Lorin Latarro.

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New street art in the San Jacopino neighbourhood gardens

A mural by Lorenzo Tonda and Federico Niccolai addresses the issue of community integration.

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IED expands to Palazzo Pucci

In March, the design school will extend to the space where Emilio Pucci first opened his workshops and tailoring shop.

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Pitti Uomo 103: in pictures

The bi-annual fashion spectacle has arrived in Florence for another edition of the stylish trade show.

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March 2023: Ticket price changes at the Uffizi

Ticket prices are set to rise at the Uffizi during high season this year, aimed at international visitors.

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The future of Pitti Immagine

CEO of Pitti Immagine, Raffaello Napoleone, tells us what to watch out for during this edition of the trailblazing trade fair.

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Starbucks and more stores open in the renovated Santa Maria Novella subway

Additions have been made to The Gallery-Florence Underground shopping center.

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Astra Cinema in piazza Beccaria to reopen

The space returns to Florence's cultural scene after nine years of closure.

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Florence to send locks of hair to the Iranian Embassy

Locks of hair that have been collected at the Museo Novecento in solidarity with Iranian women will be sent to the Iranian Embassy in Rome.

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When Italy won at rugby

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

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Scuola Leonardo da Vinci wins international prize as Best Italian Language School in Italy

An Italian language school in Florence has been awarded as the best place to learn the language. Find out more.

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Ponte Vecchio to be restored comprehensively for the first time in history

Initial samples are being taken for the campaign costing two million euro.

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New urban beehives installed in the Marienheim Garden

Americans Laura Shadden and Allyson Volpe are on a mission to expand Florence's bee population.

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Kartell opens new store in Florence

Expect iconic sustainable designs from Kartell and Philippe Starck's Smart Wood Collection.

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Florence Baptistery closed to the public until mid December

The Baptistery will be closed until December for restoration works.

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Tourism in Florence: tour operators give their take

Industry sees boost with striking summer increase.

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Florence favoured for noted congresses

The Renaissance city has been awarded prestigious conventions.

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