The city has completed safety works on the panoramic parapet and will now refurbish around 400 metres of internal paths.
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Author: Editorial Staff
TourismA returns to Florence with restored Etruscan urn
From 27 February to 1 March 2026, the Palazzo dei Congressi will host the 12th edition of the national fair on archaeology and cultural tourism.
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Florence named world’s top city for hands-on food experiences
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.
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Statue by Clet decapitated and thrown into the Arno in Florence
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.
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Court backs Florence decision: e-scooter sharing to stop on 1 April
The Regional Administrative Court of Tuscany has rejected a request to suspend Florence’s planned ban on shared electric scooters.
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Single Ticket for Florence’s Accademia and Bargello from March 2026
Seven museums, 50,000 works and 3 million visitors: Florence introduces unified tickets and major restorations.
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Bookings open to visit Gorgona, Tuscany’s prison island
Excursions to the protected island, home to Italy’s last operating prison colony, will start on 11 April. Applications open on 23 February.
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A Country of Dialects, Now Speaking Italian. And English
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.
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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.
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Giorgio wins Florence’s Best Schiacciata alla Fiorentina 2026 contest
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.
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