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.
How Instagram success led to the creation of a magazine, creative agency and travel service
The Professor of Medicine gives entertaining talks taking a medical perspective on paintings.
The owner of Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni remembers the 1966 Florence flood.
The Herculean effort raised funds for mental health charities in Florence and in America.
American director Madison Kinsella and Tuscan castle owner Stefanie Grassley share their thoughts.
The luxury influencer talks about her career and why she chose to live in Florence.
From a study abroad student to a Florence returner, Eric Stoen inspires family-friendly international travel.
The author of Florence-based "Toscanelli's Ray" discusses the importance of writerly freedom.
The first-time novelist talks about the differences between academia and fiction.
Executive director and board member of Friends of the Uffizi
The Israel-born influencer shares her thoughts about the future of fashion in Florence.
The descendant of the Florentine aristocratic family talks about the responsibilities that come with her position.
Find out more about the legal necessities of moving to Italy.
From building community to rule breaking, young artists come to the Renaissance city for the creativity it inspires.
Language learning and promoting French culture are the mission at the French Institute in Florence
Content creator Sofia Medina chats about her travel adventures throughout Italy.
Originally from the former Yugoslavia, via Arizona, Paola Vojnovic is a cultural entrepreneur and a natural connector of people in Italy.
Xin Ge Liu elevates Chinese food to fine dining status with her stunning creations.
Exploring the best of both worlds with Valentina Castellani-Quinn as she takes us through her life between the US and Florence.
"Florence is like a ballet. There's chaos, but it's beautiful; it's controlled." Content creator and international jet-setter Samone Rich tells all about her content, her life, and how Florence has become a home.
Pint of View chef Karl Whittaker wants to liven up the Florence food scene with his take on English gastropub classics.
Entrepreneur Sunday Riley discusses skincare, Florence and the power of intuition.