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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.

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Roman busts now lining the Vasari Corridor

Plus other developments at the famous Medici passageway, including Friday evening visits.

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U.S. Consulate in Florence to remain open

U.S. Ambassador to Italy, Tilman Fertitta, made the announcement in Rome.

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The origin of form: Marino Marini in Arezzo

In Dialogue with Man, a retrospective featuring over 100 works including paintings and sculptures, will run all summer long at Fondazione Guido d’Arezzo.

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Armando Barucco appointed Secretary General of the European University Institute

The former diplomat with a decades-long career will aim to strengthen ties between the research institute and the city of Florence.

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Florence’s urban evolution: Firenze Forma Continua LAB at Forte Belvedere

The installation and workshop space seeks to spread awareness and knowledge of the city’s urban evolution.

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Il Bisonte: experience the history of the Florentine leather company

Now open to the public in the frescoed rooms of Palazzo Corsini is the historical archive of Il Bisonte, showcasing 55 years of creative experimentation.

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The22 Wellness Summit: The Anima Blueprint takes place this September

Finding authenticity in wellness is the concept behind the events that mark The22’s fourth anniversary.

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FLOG makes a comeback

The historical cultural centre has announced a summer season for 2025, after five years of uncertainty.

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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.

Stay in touch with the latest in local living with plenty on the newest food-world happenings and wine news, keeping you in the know about all the latest ongoings.

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