Forecasts for Florence indicate temperatures could reach 34-35°C (93-95°F) between Tuesday 26 May and Wednesday 27 May 2026,
Santa Maria Novella completes conservation project on Masaccio’s Trinity
The intervention focused on stabilising the famous early Renaissance masterpiece by separating its support structure from the wall behind it.
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Free evening entry at Museo dell’Opera del Duomo on 23 May 2026
The museum behind Florence Cathedral will open free of charge on 23 May for the European Night of Museums, while the Uffizi will offer €1 evening admission.
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Florence and Tuscany brace for early heatwave after late-season snow
Forecasts for Florence indicate temperatures could reach 34-35°C (93-95°F) between Tuesday 26 May and Wednesday 27 May 2026,
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Florence marks 33rd anniversary of Via dei Georgofili bombing
Two days of public events commemorating the 1993 mafia attack that killed five people in the city centre.
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Santa Maria Novella completes conservation project on Masaccio’s Trinity
The intervention focused on stabilising the famous early Renaissance masterpiece by separating its support structure from the wall behind it.
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Florence and Pisa airports improve accessibility for deaf passengers
Toscana Aeroporti has launched a new accessibility service aiming to improve communication for deaf travellers and passengers with language difficulties.
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Tuscany among Italy’s top destinations for travellers with pets
According to research by tourism consultancy Jfc, Italy’s pet tourism market could generate more than €9.5 billion in 2026.
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New digital platform reconnects Leonardo da Vinci manuscripts across Europe
A new version of the Leonardo//thek@ platform will allow scholars to digitally reconnect manuscripts now divided between Milan and Windsor.
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Florence ranked among the world’s top 10 cities for culture by Time Out
The survey highlighted the city’s mix of Renaissance heritage, contemporary exhibitions and accessible cultural life.
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New “Living Room” project launches in Florence’s Oltrarno district
A former unused property has been turned into a new cultural and social space aimed mainly at people under 35.
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New York Times spotlights Pietrasanta’s role in global sculpture scene
A recent New York Times feature has renewed international attention on the Tuscan town known for its long tradition of sculpture and marble craftsmanship.
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Late-season snow returns to Tuscany’s mountains
A cold spell brought unusual mid-May snowfall to parts of the Tuscan Apennines and Mount Amiata.
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