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Florence Biennale brings 600-plus international artists to the city

Lifetime achievement awards will be presented to David LaChapelle and Santiago Calatrava.

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Villa La Massa Excellence: for supercar lovers

Supercar enthusiasts are in for a treat this month as five-star luxury hotel Villa La Massa holds a car event like no other.

NEWS

The perfume industry comes to Florence for Pitti Fragranze

Big business in the world of scent is ongoing this weekend at the Stazione Leopolda.

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Artigianato e Palazzo returns to the Corsini Gardens

100 selected craftspeople show their expert wares from September 15 to 17.

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Hard Rock Cafe special events this September

From F1 racing to 'I want to ride my bicycle', both car and Queen fans get their fix.

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Baroque + Brunello, taste the perfect pairing at the Argiano Baroque Music Festival

From August 18 to 27, four concerts offer an indulgent experience in the Sienese countryside.

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“Il Quarto Uomo”: Coming full circle in Fiesole

The backstory of Hershey Felder's new piece of musical opera theatre, which will be staged in Fiesole on July 25.

COMMUNITY

Pride 2023 in Florence and Tuscany

Here's our round up of LGBT+ events and organizations around Florence.

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Estate Fiorentina 2023: a summer full of events

Estate Fiorentina is back from June 2 to September 21.

COMMUNITY

Kent State University celebrates half a century

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Kent State University Florence program, KSU-Florence is hosting a special speaker series with Don Reo.

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The Season 2023 at Villa La Pietra

Embrace art, history, literature and music at New York University Florence this spring and summer.

NEWS

Fiorenzo Fratini Foundation charity gala to be held at Santa Maria Novella

An impressive dinner and entertainment will raise funds for Tuscan charities.

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Castello di Casole: greener luxury and stellar summer events

The Belmond hotel in the Tuscan countryside provides sustainable and stylish experiences in a historic setting.

NEWS

Celebrating 160 years of the Principality of Monaco Consulate in Florence

Monégasque celebrities gather at the Palazzo Vecchio for an evening of glitz and glamour.

ART + CULTURE

Grisha Martirosyan: the young Armenian singer who found his voice in Florence

24-year-old baritone Grisha Martirosyan leaves Mascarade Emerging Artists for London's Royal Opera House.

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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.

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Festa della Donna: where and how to celebrate

March 8 is International Women’s Day.

ART + CULTURE

Extended museum hours to honour Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici

Medici Chapels Museums to close briefly for improvements.

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Italy’s oldest carnival returns: Foiano della Chiana

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

COMMUNITY

Black History Month Florence 2023

February means Black History Month. The BHMF cultural association explains the events organized to celebrate Black culture.

ART + CULTURE

Viareggio Carnevale celebrates 150 years

Viareggio Carnevale is a multimillion euro enterprise. We go behind the scenes to see the floats in the making

FOOD + WINE

Chianti Lovers wine preview: what to watch out for

Expect 120 wineries and 400 wines up for tasting at Fortezza da Basso on February 12.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023

Commemorations, concerts and museum tours to remember the victims of the Holocaust

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Celebrating Lunar New Year in Florence and Tuscany

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2023 in Florence with a host of both traditional and novel events on offer.

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