The quake struck at 10:15 a.m. (August 4, 2026). Tremors were reported as far away as Florence.
Restored Sansovino Madonna on display in Florence before returning to Venice
The rare Renaissance sculpture will be on display at the institute’s museum until 30 September 2026.
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Uffizi Partner on Landmark Pontormo Exhibition in Rome
Major loans from Florence will form the core of the first exhibition entirely dedicated to the Renaissance master.
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Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Pisa, Felt Across Northern Tuscany
The quake struck at 10:15 a.m. (August 4, 2026). Tremors were reported as far away as Florence.
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The Ceuta Crisis: Speaking to Algorithms
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Accademia Gallery and Medici Chapels Launch August Night Photography Contest
Visitors will be invited to capture the atmosphere of the museums after dark.
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Red Heat Alert Returns to Florence as Temperatures Approach 40C
The Italian Ministry of Health has issued a warning and forecasts indicating that the current heatwave could persist well into mid-August.
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Restored Sansovino Madonna on display in Florence before returning to Venice
The rare Renaissance sculpture will be on display at the institute’s museum until 30 September 2026.
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ECB invites Europeans to help choose the next euro banknotes, with a Tuscan touch
The proposed €100 banknote could feature Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance genius born in Vinci and trained in Florence.
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