For Florence, the start of the 2026 winter sales is not just a commercial date, but a practical moment for residents, students, and visitors to navigate the city’s retail scene.
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Author: Editorial Staff
Sammezzano, the castle starts a new chapter after decades of neglect
The project marks the concrete restart of one of Tuscany’s most unusual historic complexes.
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New finds at San Casciano reveal early Etruscan medical centre
The 2025 excavations at the Bagno Grande sanctuary have dated the site to the late 5th century BC, reinforcing evidence of an important Etruscan medical centre.
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White Christmas at Abetone as snow falls and ski lifts operate
Snowfall on Christmas Eve has raised hopes in the Abetone and Val di Luce ski area, where facilities are open and visitors are arriving for the holiday period.
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Christmas and New Year openings at the Uffizi Galleries in Florence
Special holiday openings are planned across Florence’s main state museums, with full closure only on 25 and 29 December.
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Marino Marini: a painter rediscovered in Pistoia
A major exhibition at Palazzo Fabroni focuses on the painted work of one of Italy’s leading 20th-century artists, best known internationally for his sculpture.
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Florence may extend short-term rental limits beyond historic centre
Mayor Sara Funaro said the city is considering new restrictions in residential areas outside Florence’s historic centre.
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Muti calls for Florence’s Maggio theatre to be named after Vittorio Gui
Conductor Riccardo Muti has urged Florence to rename the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino after Vittorio Gui, the founder of the Maggio festival.
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Work begins on the €31 million redevelopment of Florence’s Sant’Orsola complex
Major restoration works have begun at the former convent, one of Florence’s largest and most complex historic sites.
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Scandicci are volleyball world champions: a club from Florence’s outskirts makes history
Savino Del Bene Volley Scandicci have won the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship at their first attempt.
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