Editorial Staff, Author at Florence Daily News

Florence named world’s top city for hands-on food experiences

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

A study by Titan Travel places Florence first among global destinations for immersive culinary experiences, with six other Italian cities also in the top list.

Statue by Clet decapitated and thrown into the Arno in Florence

Monday, February 23, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The “Common Man” installation on Ponte alle Grazie was vandalised overnight. The body has been recovered near the Circolo Canottieri, but the head is still missing.

Single Ticket for Florence’s Accademia and Bargello from March 2026

Saturday, February 21, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

Seven museums, 50,000 works and 3 million visitors: Florence introduces unified tickets and major restorations.

Bookings open to visit Gorgona, Tuscany’s prison island

Friday, February 20, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Excursions to the protected island, home to Italy’s last operating prison colony, will start on 11 April. Applications open on 23 February.

A Country of Dialects, Now Speaking Italian. And English

Friday, February 20, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

The share of people speaking mainly dialect has dropped from 32% in 1988 to 9.6% in 2024, according to Italy’s national statistics office.

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

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

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

Giorgio wins Florence’s Best Schiacciata alla Fiorentina 2026 contest

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

The historic Florentine pastry shop took first place in the 15th edition of the city’s long-running competition dedicated to one of its traditional Carnival cakes.