New hydraulic protection system aims to reduce the risk of future flooding.
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Calcio Storico and fireworks: Florence prepares for San Giovanni celebrations
Semi-finals on 13 and 14 June, final on 24 June 2026. Tennis player Flavio Cobolli and singer Elena D’Elia among the figures selected for this year’s historic tournament.
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Firenze Rocks Visitor Guide: Transport, Facilities and Travel Advice
Thousands of music fans are expected to gather at Florence’s Visarno Arena.
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New Board Appointed for Florence’s Uffizi Galleries
Four new members join director Simone Verde on the museum’s governing body for the 2026–2031 term.
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Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto to Close Florence’s 88th Maggio Musicale Festival
The baroque masterpiece will be presented from 14 to 25 June under the direction of Davide Livermore and Gianluca Capuano.
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Livorno Torso Returns to Florence Archaeological Museum After Restoration
The conservation and research project was made possible through the support of Friends of Florence, helping reveal new details about the sculpture’s history and preservation.
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Illegal Tourist Transport Under Scrutiny in Florence’s Historic Core
Three vehicles seized and more than €800 in fines issued during targeted municipal police checks in Florence’s historic centre.
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Open-Air Cinema Returns to Piazza Pitti with International Films
Apriti Cinema will bring 43 free screenings to the heart of Florence this summer, with films presented in their original languages and subtitles in both Italian and English.
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Getting Around Florence at Night: New Bus Network Starts on 11 June 2026
Florence will introduce its first structured night-time public transport network, with 24 bus routes operating until 2 a.m. every day.
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Florence Cathedral Opens Public Viewing of Historic Solar Phenomenon
Visitors will be able to watch one of the most unusual astronomical events as sunlight passes through the cathedral’s historic gnomon.
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