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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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Donatello Hall in the Bargello museum reopened

The hall dedicated to the Renaissance master in Italy's first national museum is once again open to the public, following a year-long restoration effort.

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Hands Off! demonstration in Florence

A demonstration will take place in support of democracy on Saturday, April 19.

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AILO Donation Day 2025

Nine charities receive financial support from the American International League of Florence.

ART + CULTURE

Medici Museum of Livorno opens

Situated in the Granai di Villa Mimbelli, the new museum was inaugurated this March.

COMMUNITY

Florentine Dante scholar awarded Writers Guild Award in the US

Riccardo Bruscagli and Ric Burns of 'DANTE: Inferno to Paradise' received the prestigious award this February.

FOOD + WINE

Villa La Massa reopens for a season of beauty

The 5-star hotel reopens for the season, offering a full Easter experience and Sunday brunch going forwards.

NEWS

A new European centre for cultural heritage science is established in Florence

E-RIHS ERIC is located in the regenerated spaces of Manifattura Tabacchi.

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Tuscany’s first Spanish magazine launches

The printed edition of El Duomo will be published as a supplement to The Florentine in April 2025.

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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.

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