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A wall of purple: American football in Florence

Beyond soccer, discover Guelfi Firenze, the team currently making waves in the Italian gridiron world.

ART + CULTURE

Decoding Violante Siriès Cerroti: mapping + missing paint

An update on Accademia Women: Violante, the ongoing project restoring the artist's work from the Certosa di Firenze.

COMMUNITY

Culture of caring: Editor’s letter

Experience March in Florence by considering women’s issues and art around International Women’s Day on the eighth of the month.

ART + CULTURE

The Florence Literary Society

The start of a new literary club and the relationships writers have had with the city throughout history.

THINGS TO DO

American International League of Florence: the spirit of giving

Although AILO was conceived in 1974 as an extension of the Ladies’ Guild of St. James American Church, it was officially transformed into the American League of Florence in 1975. ...

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Spirit of giving: AILO Christmas Bazaar

The American International League of Florence is organizing a charity market.

COMMUNITY

Interi and Museo de’ Medici present sculpture to Mayor Sara Funaro to mark flood anniversary

Artist Jean O'Reilly Barlow presented a piece to honour the occasion.

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Remembering Barbara Schleicher

A nostalgic look into the life of one of Florence’s most reputable art restorers (June 10, 1937 - October 7, 2024)

COMMUNITY

Power of perspective: Editor’s letter

Giving back and education are just two of the themes in the November issue of The Florentine.

ART + CULTURE

Friends of Florence celebrates 25 years of safeguarding art

The non-profit plays a central role in restoring the city's treasures.

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Remembering the Maharaja in Florence

A conversation with Nandita Ghatge

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Thanksgiving in Florence 2024

Where to give thanks this November 28.

NEWS

Caritas report on poverty in Tuscany

The charity organization records a slight increase.

COMMUNITY

Ellevate Her: from Florida to Florence

Empowering women through art, history + philanthropy

COMMUNITY

60 years of Mani Tese

The charity promotes sustainability-centred initiatives.

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Ceremony for the 80th anniversary of the Allied Campaign in Northern Italy

A ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery in Impruneta pays tribute to fallen American service members.

COMMUNITY

Celebrating 15 years of Palazzo Tornabuoni

A diverse global community of successful leaders in industry, avid philanthropists and enthusiastic aesthetes in central Florence

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Re-focus on Florence: Editor’s letter

It's time to re-focus on Florence as September gets underway and the new administration grapples with pressing issues such as overtourism.

NEWS

Democrats Abroad Voter Assistance events in Florence

Assisting U.S. citizens in Florence to register, obtain ballots and get them back to the U.S. in time to be counted.

COMMUNITY

The fullness of summer: Editor’s letter

This issue is your comprehensive guide to summer in Florence: rooftops, riversides, alfresco cinema, pools, events and much more.

COMMUNITY

A paradise not lost: Editor’s letter

The issue seeks cycling inspiration ahead of the Tour de France in Florence and features the refreshing Orto Botanico.

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Open-ended arts at The Square

The new venue comprises a bar, theatre space, recording studio, co-working stations and more.

NEWS

Urban community garden project underway

Those interested in the communal urban gardens have until May 30 to sign up.

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