Two days of cultural events lead up to Florence’s historic New Year on 25 March.
Restored Spinello Aretino triptych returns to Accademia
The 1391 artwork is now on display until 11 May, following a two-year conservation project.
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Archaeological artefacts rediscovered in storage at Uffizi Galleries
Research links the pieces to a collection confiscated after the Second World War.
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Florentine New Year: guided visits, historic parade and events on 24–25 March 2026
Two days of cultural events lead up to Florence’s historic New Year on 25 March.
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American tourist seriously injured in violent robbery in Florence city centre
Police are investigating a growing number of assaults targeting tourists in central Florence.
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Discovering Teatro Verdi: from medieval prison to cultural landmark
An episode of Passeggiate nella storia traces the building’s evolution, with Fulvio Palmieri recounting its key moments and stories.
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Florence awards Keys of the City to Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klitschko
The symbolic honour highlights a long-standing partnership between the two cities and signals continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
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Millennials as Racehorses: When Personal Value Becomes a Matter of Performance
Growing up, for many millennials, meant learning early how to run—and not just metaphorically.
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Florence loses nearly 1,000 shops in 13 years, study finds
Retail decline continues across Tuscany, while tourism-related businesses expand, especially in Florence’s historic centre.
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Restored Spinello Aretino triptych returns to Accademia
The 1391 artwork is now on display until 11 May, following a two-year conservation project.
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Florence extends Unesco rules to 2031, adds new business limits
The city government moves to prolong and tighten rules aimed at protecting the historic centre’s commercial balance.
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Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa
The €350,000 project strengthens flood protection in the Oltrarno area and opens the way for new public and cultural developments along the river.
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FAI Spring Days return on 21–22 March, opening rarely accessible sites across Tuscany
The annual initiative organised by the Italian National Trust will offer free access to hundreds of historic and cultural sites across Italy.
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