On 4 November 1966 the Arno burst its banks, turning streets into canals, shutting down power, and damaging some of the world’s most important artworks.
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Author: Editorial Staff
U.S. TV series shines a spotlight on Florence and Friends of Florence
With just 100 days to go before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, American audiences are discovering the beauty and talent of Italy through Journey to Italy.
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Florence Cracks Down on Tourist Bus Violations
Starting November 15, 2025, companies whose vehicles are caught stopping outside designated areas will face immediate restrictions.
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The Monster of Florence Tops Netflix Worldwide
Filmed in Florence and Tuscany, the true-crime series reaches No. 1 globally.
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Katy Perry to Perform at Lucca Summer Festival 2026
One and only Italian date set for July 19 on Lucca’s historic walls.
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Uffizi opens the Vasari Corridor on Friday nights until December
At the end of the visit, participants exit through the Boboli Gardens, emerging directly into Piazza Pitti via the Rondò di Bacco gate.
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President Mattarella in Florence: Europe, Art, and Memory
President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella spent a day in Florence on October 29 for a series of events.
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University of Florence awards honorary degree to Roberto Bolle
The celebrated Italian dancer honored for his role in promoting dance as a universal language of communication.
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Christine Lagarde in Florence: “This city makes you positive”
ECB president Christine Lagarde took a relaxed and symbolic stroll through Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio market.
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Finnair to Connect Florence with Helsinki Starting Summer 2026
The Finnish airline will operate two weekly flights, on Thursdays and Sundays.
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