The incident occurred outside the cathedral, where performances are banned. Onlookers backed the singer.
Artemisia Gentileschi self-portrait painted in Florence sets new auction record
Sold by Christie’s in New York for $5.69 million, the work more than doubled its pre-sale estimate.
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Rediscovering Andrea della Robbia at Florence’s Church of Santi Apostoli
A talk explored the work’s artistic, spiritual and historical significance, following its recent restoration supported by Friends of Florence.
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Tenor fined for singing near Florence’s Duomo, video spreads online
The incident occurred outside the cathedral, where performances are banned. Onlookers backed the singer.
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Artemisia Gentileschi self-portrait painted in Florence sets new auction record
Sold by Christie’s in New York for $5.69 million, the work more than doubled its pre-sale estimate.
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When Love Is as Frightening as Hate
A single sentence during the halftime show of the Super Bowl LX turned a global spectacle into a moment of reflection.
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Ben Stiller’s Super Bowl ad features an 80s dance track born in Tuscany
The music is “In America” by Livorno DJ and producer Riccardo Cioni, a cult classic of Italian dance music.
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Florence marks the Remembrance Day with events by the Region and City Hall
It falls on 10 February and commemorates the victims of the foibe killings and the post-war exodus of Italians from Istria, Fiume and Dalmatia.
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Florence launches Custodians of Green for urban climate action
The initiative is part of the city’s new Green and Open Spaces Plan.
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Schiacciata Fiorentina: the dessert you don’t expect from Tuscans
Tuscans are not famous for making desserts. And yet, every now and then, a sweet comes along that lingers in your memory.
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More than 10 under investigation over Florence’s black and white tower
Prosecutors are questioning officials over alleged violations in the former Teatro Comunale redevelopment.
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Rediscovering Andrea della Robbia at Florence’s Church of Santi Apostoli
A talk explored the work’s artistic, spiritual and historical significance, following its recent restoration supported by Friends of Florence.
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Montecristo island visits: bookings open for 2026 season
A total of 23 guided visits are planned between March and September 2026, with limited places available.
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