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All manner of interesting personalities call Florence home. From aristocrats to influencers, each interview highlights a different subsection of Florentine society and celebrates the diversity among the city’s most notable individuals. Take a closer look into the lives and backgrounds of both locals and internationals, that are making a difference in Florence.
American actress, producer, author and documentary filmmaker Leslie Zemeckis has summered at her vacation home in Tuscany for the last 23 years. In this interview with The Florentine, she talks ...
For Noa, peace begins with reimagining it. That's the vision at the heart of the Re-Imagine Peace Festival.
10 paintings depict two pomegranates in familiar sites across the city, on display at Geko Art Studio and the Helvetia & Bristol Hotel.
Emilio Pucci risked his life to deliver to the Allies what The New York Times called “one of the most important documents of the Second World War”.
Erii Nakajima reflects on community, culture and the making of Lailac in Florence.
Museums as people-powered places.
The award-winning barista and founder of Ditta Artigianale opens up about his past, passion, and the future of coffee.
The French-born street artist reflects on vandalism, freedom, Florence, and why art can never be illegal.
Where technology, music and entertainment meet. Discover all Bright Festival has to offer in an interview with the founders.
“Music is a space for connection and dialogue”
Director Bo Viktor Nylund on the new Office of Strategy and Evidence, and how a historic Florentine hub is shaping children's rights worldwide.
When passion for decorated manuscripts turns into educational workshops.
A fourth-generation jeweler reflects on heritage, craftsmanship and sustaining Florentine identity in a changing city.
The filmmaker and Egyptologist presents his documentary "Nefertari: The Great Queen of Ancient Egypt" at the Firenze Archeo Film festival.
Elisa Peroli is the life and soul of Villa La Massa, a historic luxury hotel just outside Florence.
Olga Fusari is a force of nature, working with the elements to bottle beautiful wines.
Elisa Masoni is part of a new generation of chefs who preserve the past while considering the future.
The musician and writer discuss their creative careers.
Astra Codex at Istituto de’ Bardi transforms art and zodiac signs into anthropomorphic figures using textiles and embroidery.
Having moved from Paris to Florence, Chiara worked to forge friendships and create community events.
A place for community and connections.
Tommaso Corsini, one of the heirs to the historic Florentine family and CEO of the Corsini Events Group, recently spoke about innovations in the private events industry during a conversation ...
