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The Oltrarno Gaze is a calendar of events this spring that forges a bridge between modern-day art and artisanship and the works of historic female artists, with a particular focus on the Oltrarno district.
Giorgio La Pira’s legacy will again be in the mind of all those at the Meeting of Mediterranean Bishops and Mayors in Florence in February.
Is the end of the pandemic too much to ask for in 2022? The WHO has gone on record stating that new-generation vaccines and healthcare equity (a mirage?) could put ...
Yesterday, the Mayor of Florence opened up the Salone dei Cinquecento for the return of the Christmas concert, albeit held at a reduced capacity. The ReMuTo ...
Idyllically perched on the much-loved hills of Fiesole, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, gazes down at the city below, offering a truly spectacular view. Following on from the successful ...
This March 25 marks the second annual celebration of Dantedì, the day dedicated to Dante Alighieri. Made all the more significant given the 700th year anniversary celebrations, the 13th-century Florentine ...
We can’t wait to see the back of 2020 and to see in a happier, more hopeful 2021. Forget the parties and fireworks in the piazzas, instead Florence has devised ...
Celebrating its 20th year, the River to River Florence Indian Film Festival was created as the first festival in the world, outside of its home country, entirely dedicated to films ...
On Friday, October 16, join AWA and The Florentine for Part One of the interview series ‘Restoration Conversations’, streamed live on The Florentine’s Facebook and YouTube channels. At 6.30 pm ...
Cultural institutions all over Florence come together to celebrate Dante Alighieri’s 700th anniversary in 2021. The calendar of events was presented at Palazzo Vecchio this week with Italian culture minister ...
From October 8-11, the 10th Internet Festival will take place in Pisa with four days of physical events, and three months – continuing until December – of online streaming initiatives. Asking ...
Eugenio Giani and young innovators present a plan to bring Tuscany to the forefront of innovation.
November 25 is the day dedicated to raising global awareness about females who are subjected to rape, domestic violence and other forms of trauma. The flag above the Palazzo Vecchio ...
There’s something extraordinary about this hotel on the hill. Belmond Villa San Michele has an allure all of its own. Vaunting singular views over Florence from its ...
If you happen to be in Florence for the Fourth of July and fancy a taste of home, we’ve got you covered. Here’s The Florentine‘s guide to Independence Day 2019. ...
On June 27, the UK affirmed its centuries-old friendship with Italy based on cultural, academic, economic and commercial exchanges at the Queen’s Birthday Party held at Florence’s Villa Bardini. ...
Teatro? #BellaStoria! is back, encouraging teen urbanites to check out Florence’s fabulous theatre scene. For the cost of one ticket, everyone aged between 14 and 19 can enjoy eight shows and a pop concert, attend mask-making workshops, go behind the scenes and even meet the stars.
Regular readers will know all about Florence’s The Wine Talks this summer. Writing about wine is part of my job, visiting cantine and interviewing winemakers. But the bread and butter ...
Don’t miss #RuffinoCares #WineWednesday, an events showcase in Italian and English celebrating the culture of wine every Wednesday from June 20 to September 26 in piazzetta dei Tre Re, co-curated by Ruffino Wines and The Florentine.
In love in Florence? It’s perfectly normal. You fall in love with the city, then you fall in love with a local, a Duomo-eyed doggy or/and your neighbourhood circolo. Here’s ...
Food lovers are expected to Pontassieve for Cookstock on September 8–10, 2017 for three days of food, music, fun and culture.
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a global moment championed by the United Nations and observed throughout Tuscany. According to the Italian Office ...
Paint the town green! St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Florence may be few, but fun is guaranteed. Celebrations start on Thursday and extend through the weekend. St. Patrick’s Day Party at ...
