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Tourist Damages Painting While Taking Selfie at the Uffizi

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A tourist caused damage to a historic painting at the Uffizi Galleries after accidentally backing into it while attempting to take a selfie.

Florence Celebrates San Giovanni with Four Days of Tradition, Music, Sports, and Fireworks (Photo: Matteo Bertini)

Florence Celebrates San Giovanni with Four Days of Music, Sports, and Fireworks

Friday, June 20, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

From June 21 to 24, 2025, Florence honors its patron saint with a series of events.

Italian Government to Appeal Ruling on In-Person Check-In for Short-Term Rentals

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Italy’s Interior Ministry is preparing to appeal a recent court ruling that struck down a directive requiring in-person check-in for short-term rental guests.

Florence Prepares for Historic Clash: Verdi and Rossi in the Calcio Storico Final

Monday, June 16, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

The decisive match will take place on June 24, the day of Florence’s patron saint, San Giovanni.

Santa Maria Novella Complex to Become New Cultural Hub by 2026

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

The first major opening is expected in the first half of 2026, with the debut of MUNDI, the National Museum of the Italian Language.

Florence Issues Heat Warning: Orange Alert for Saturday, Red Alert on Sunday

Friday, June 13, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The national heatwave monitoring system coordinated by Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued an orange-level heat alert for Florence on Saturday, June 14, followed by a red-level alert for Sunday.