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Honouring Pope Francis in Florence

A mass was held by the Archbishop of Florence at the Basilica of Santissima Annunziata.

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

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

COMMUNITY

Globalab inaugurated at the Andrea Bocelli Foundation

The spaces dedicated to empowering young people officially opened this weekend.

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Red Code weather alert in Florence

Highest weather warning for March 14+15.

COMMUNITY

Concerns surround the future of the U.S. Consulate in Florence

The State Department is currently reviewing operational needs

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Florence clamps down on short-term tourist rentals

The city's police are forcibly removing lockboxes and issuing fines to owners of properties found to be non-compliant.

ART + CULTURE

Villa La Quiete gardens open to the public for the first time

The gardens were created between 1724 and 1727 at the behest of the Electress Palatine.

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Tennis clubs in Tuscany display Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup

Sesto Fiorentino, Siena, Pistoia and Arezzo will all be stops on the 2025 Trophy Tour.

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Tauck gives back to Florence

The global travel leader is marking its 100th anniversary in Florence from February 3 to 6.

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Learning from the past: meteorology at Museo Galileo

The famed science museum, in collaboration with other institutions is creating an archive of seismological and meteorological events.

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A new start to the year for the ‘tramvia’

On January 25, the much-awaited Fortezza-Libertà-San Marco tramline, known as VACS (Variante Alternativa Centro Storico), will become operational.

THINGS TO DO

2025 in Florence: the year ahead

From the Jubilee to big concerts and major cultural events both new and returning, 2025 is sure to be buzzing.

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The 2025 Jubilee and what to expect in Florence

On December 24, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the beginning of the Jubilee year.

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Pedestrian passage to piazzale Michelangelo reopened

Via Monte alle Croci stairway links the San Niccolò area and the hill. This via Crucis has had much significance for Florence and its rich history.

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Second The Social Hub to open in Florence in February

The hotel will be open to all and features co-working spaces, bars, restaurants, a rooftop bigger than piazza della Repubblica and more.

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5 dead in fuel depot explosion near Florence

Local authorities asked people within a five-mile radius of the blast to remain indoors.

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Stop talking about overtourism. Now it’s time for action.

It's easy to throw this buzzword around, but the problem is more complex.

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Florence announces a ten-point plan to combat overtourism

Key safes and golf carts to be banned from the historic centre in 2025.

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New tourist information centre opens by the station

Firenze Welcome Center opens in piazza Stazione near Santa Maria Novella.

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4390 Taxi for women

Priority discount taxi service for women during the night.

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The G7 comes to Florence for a Ministerial Meeting on Tourism

Foreign ministers will meet on November 13, 14 and 15.

COMMUNITY

Todo Modo transforms piazza Edison newsstand

The edicola Periodicō 11:11 opened its doors on October 21 in the Campo di Marte area.

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