International pop icon Madonna chose Tuscany to celebrate her 67th birthday, spending the day between Florence and Siena.
Time for Women! 20 Years of Art on Show Until August 31
The spaces of the Strozzina at Palazzo Strozzi host Time for Women! Empowering Visions.
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Andreina Contessa Appointed Director of Accademia Gallery and Bargello Museums
Her nomination, part of a broader wave of appointments announced by Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli.
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Madonna Celebrates Birthday in Tuscany, Seen in Florence and Siena
International pop icon Madonna chose Tuscany to celebrate her 67th birthday, spending the day between Florence and Siena.
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Three Children from Gaza Arrive at Meyer Hospital for Treatment
Florence has welcomed three young patients from Gaza as part of an Italian government humanitarian assistance program.
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Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake in Tuscany’s Apennines, Ten Events in One Day
Initial checks carried out by emergency operations rooms found no damage to people or property.
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Tuscany’s Empty Umbrellas and the Price of Shade
From Forte dei Marmi to San Vincenzo, empty umbrellas tell the story of soaring prices and a beach model in need of a rethink.
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Donatello’s Mary Magdalene May Depict a Rare Disease, Study Suggests
The wooden sculpture in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo departs sharply from the traditional, idealised iconography of the saint.
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Ferragosto in Florence: Special Openings and Cultural Events
On Friday, August 15, Florence celebrates Ferragosto with a rich program of special openings and cultural initiatives.
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From Runway to Retail: The Italian Airport Paradox
Airports are becoming shopping malls with boarding gates, but passengers still struggle to find a seat, a socket, or a sip of water.
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Fiorentina ends English tour with positives despite mixed results
Three matches against Premier League sides brought one draw, one defeat, and a loss on penalties, but also encouraging signs.
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Florence Remembers Its Liberation: Honoring the Resistance and Allied Forces
August 11, a day etched in Florence’s history as a turning point in the fight for freedom.
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Florence to Be Italy’s Hottest City on Sunday as Heat Alert Rises
The heatwave gripping Italy is set to intensify over the weekend,
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