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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.

FOOD + WINE

Il Magnifico Olive Oil 2023 winners announced

Eike Schmidt awarded Olive Oil Personality of the Year.

THINGS TO DO

Festivalino 2023: top opera and jazz in Florence and Venice

The Mascarade Opera Foundation is organizing a four-day music extravaganza in Florence and Venice.

ART + CULTURE

Boboli Gardens Amphitheater to be restored due to private American sponsorship

Largest private donation of 4.5 million euro ever received by a museum in Florence

COMMUNITY

When everything blossoms: Editor’s letter

The March issue of The Florentine concentrates on all things nature as well as spotlighting the inspiring women of Florence.

THINGS TO DO

Festa della Donna: where and how to celebrate

March 8 is International Women’s Day.

FOOD + WINE

Wine in Tuscany: an overview in 2023

Tuscany boasts around 20% of Italy's organically farmed vineyards.

ART + CULTURE

Extended museum hours to honour Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici

Medici Chapels Museums to close briefly for improvements.

NEWS

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.

NEWS

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.

THINGS TO DO

Italy’s oldest carnival returns: Foiano della Chiana

The Foiano della Chiana carnival season returns with fun and entertainment in its 484th edition.

FOOD + WINE

Taste 2023: what to expect

An inside look at Taste 2023 and what foodies can expect from this year's speciality fair.

Featured news

NEWS

Tuscany’s growing wolf population and how to handle it

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

COMMUNITY

Meet Maria Chiara Pozzana of Firenze Greenway

Maria Chiara Pozzana explains the Firenze Greenway association's aims to improve the city's relationship with nature.

ART + CULTURE

The queer history of Florence

During the Renaissance, the city was known for having a widespread culture of homosexuality.

NEWS

New urban beehives installed in the Marienheim Garden

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

FOOD + WINE

First Glass: not your average enoteca

First Glass is a newly opened shop in Florence that is revolutionizing the traditional enoteca.

NEWS

Tourism in Florence: tour operators give their take

Industry sees boost with striking summer increase.

NEWS

Florence favoured for noted congresses

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.

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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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