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Find out the latest news from Florence, Italy, with a particular focus on all the cultural ongoings in the Renaissance capital. We take you through art, food and wine, latest openings, changes to the city’s contemporary landscape, and updates on Covid-19 as well as everything else you need to know.
Eike Schmidt awarded Olive Oil Personality of the Year.
The Mascarade Opera Foundation is organizing a four-day music extravaganza in Florence and Venice.
Largest private donation of 4.5 million euro ever received by a museum in Florence
The March issue of The Florentine concentrates on all things nature as well as spotlighting the inspiring women of Florence.
Tuscany boasts around 20% of Italy's organically farmed vineyards.
Medici Chapels Museums to close briefly for improvements.
For the first time, the public will be able to see the mosaics up close, which provided inspiration for Dante's Divine Comedy.
The exhibition marks the first time that a piece of contemporary art has been displayed in the piazza.
The Foiano della Chiana carnival season returns with fun and entertainment in its 484th edition.
An inside look at Taste 2023 and what foodies can expect from this year's speciality fair.
Three experts provide their perspectives on the increasing wolf population in Tuscany.
Maria Chiara Pozzana explains the Firenze Greenway association's aims to improve the city's relationship with nature.
During the Renaissance, the city was known for having a widespread culture of homosexuality.
Americans Laura Shadden and Allyson Volpe are on a mission to expand Florence's bee population.
First Glass is a newly opened shop in Florence that is revolutionizing the traditional enoteca.
Industry sees boost with striking summer increase.
The Renaissance city has been awarded prestigious conventions.
Keep up-to-date with the latest from Florence, with news on latest openings, recent renovations, interesting new additions to the city, and all the info you need to know about life in the city.
Whether it’s how to deal with the heat, why you need to update your driving license, or the lowdown on the latest big event, our news section will have it, keeping you on top of current issues with a particular focus on the cultural scene. Come here to check out information on updated opening hours at museums, a run-down on Florence’s response to crises, what’s new in the art world, celeb spottings in the city, who’s doing what to further the LGBTQIA+ cause, and tips and tricks on how to make the most of life in Florence.
What’s going on in the community is covered with articles looking at creative new coworking spaces, how tourism is going, what rules are in place in response to COVID 19, and relevant topics like humanitarian efforts in Florence and guides to enjoying each season as it comes.
Curated to keep up with what’s going on right now, our news section makes sure relevant topics are easily findable, with subjects like sustainability and business given space and plenty on Tuscany too if you’re looking for news a little further from Florence.
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