Life in Italy

Day-to-day life in Florence does not always include visits to the Duomo or an indulgent Bistecca for lunch. Beneath the surface, Florence’s community is constantly building upon how it serves its locals, from recommendations for young families, to services for expatriates. The following articles provide tips and tricks for those calling Florence home.

COMMUNITY

Manifattura Tabacchi presents Zenit, its third residential project

34 residential units planned for the two wings of the entrance building.

NEWS

A Tusc-Mex home in Tuscany: Erin Quinlan Quiros

How to create a habitat that represents your personality

COMMUNITY

Buying secondhand furniture online in Florence

One Facebook user’s trash is another FB user’s treasure.

COMMUNITY

The astrology of Florentia, May 1, 59 BCE

An astrological look at Florence's past and present.

COMMUNITY

Family Nation opens in Florence

Following the success of its online store and in Milan, the Florence-born brand inaugurates its Novoli-based shop.

COMMUNITY

Design your urban garden with Tiziano Codiferro

The master gardener offers tips and tricks for terraces, indoor gardens and green corners.

THINGS TO DO

Playgrounds in Florence

Where to find ample space for the kids to run, swing and climb to their hearts' content.

COMMUNITY

A Florentine dinner party

A step-by-step guide for decoding Florentine hospitality.

COMMUNITY

Kid-friendly cafés in Florence

A collection of comfortable and accessible spaces for parents with prams.

COMMUNITY

Third places in Florence

Bookshops, youth hostels and libraries offer warmth and community this winter and beyond.

COMMUNITY

Self-defence courses in Florence

Learn the tips and tricks to protect yourself.

THINGS TO DO

Luggage lockers in Florence

Where to leave your bags in Florence

COMMUNITY

Firenze Moms 4 Moms Network

From baby-related paraphernalia to navigating bilingualism, the group helps parents in Florence.

THINGS TO DO

Things to do for families this Christmas 2023

From Santa sightings to skating and spectacular displays, take a look at our holiday happenings.

COMMUNITY

Training tomorrow’s Carabinieri: a walk around the school for marshals and brigadiers

Visiting the Scuola Marescialli e Brigadieri dei Carabinieri, near Peretola

THINGS TO DO

Sketching and painting in Florence

AcquaFirenze and Urban Sketchers Firenze are groups of artists and sketchers that run meet-ups.

COMMUNITY

Helping victims of domestic abuse in Italy

What to do if you are a victim of domestic abuse in Italy.

COMMUNITY

Learning to self-heal in Florence

How the adventure of opening a wellness space in Florence brought serenity to one expat.

COMMUNITY

AVO Firenze: helping the hospitalized

Get involved by attending the volunteer training course or making a donation.

COMMUNITY

Viva Vittoria installation raises funds for charities supporting domestic abuse victims

About 3,500 hand-crocheted and knitted squares will cover piazza Santa Croce.

COMMUNITY

Moving to Italy: my visual diary

Lisa Yakobi's painting series began with her first taste in Italy in 1983.

THINGS TO DO

L’Orto delle Zucche: family fun in a Tuscan pumpkin patch

Take part in pumpkin carving and painting workshops.

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