Arts

Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence to undergo first complete restoration in its history

€60 million restoration plan under way for Florence Cathedral complex in a multi-year programme.

On 18 February, Florence will commemorate the death of the last member of the Medici dynasty.

Sold by Christie’s in New York for $5.69 million, the work more than doubled its pre-sale estimate.

A talk explored the work’s artistic, spiritual and historical significance, following its recent restoration supported by Friends of Florence.

Visiting the home of Michelangelo’s David and other iconic Florentine landmarks now comes with a higher price tag.

From February 1st, 2026, a newly accessible room expands the visit to Santa Maria del Carmine.

More than 250,000 visitors at Palazzo Strozzi and over 100,000 at the Museo di San Marco marked a record success for the Florence exhibition.

Two concerts will take place in Florence on March 30–31, organized by the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole.

Two works by the Italian Futurist are on display in Florence as part of a rotating exhibition drawn from the Roberto Casamonti Collection.

From March 14 to August 23, 2026, Florence will host a major exhibition, with over 70 works at Palazzo Strozzi and two satellite venues.