The 137-carat Medici jewel, long thought lost, was found in a Canadian vault after 100 years.
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Four Squares, Four Styles: Florence Plans a Multi-Venue New Year’s Eve
Gospel, jazz, light shows and live music to greet 2026 in Florence’s main squares.
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Tourism in Florence Rises Again in 2025 with 9.7 Million Overnight Stays
Arrivals up 7.1%, stays up 8.5%; city sees strong recovery and more day visitors through 2025.
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Friends of Florence and Angeli del Bello Restore Piazza Tasso Tabernacle
Joint effort revives 18th-century shrine and its frescoes in the heart of the Oltrarno.
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Lenny Kravitz, Robbie Williams and The Cure to headline Firenze Rocks 2026
Three major acts set to perform at Visarno Arena from June 12 to 14, 2026, tickets on sale.
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Florence tramway reaches new record with 4.6 million passengers in October
About 45 million trips expected in 2025 as traffic issues affect tram expansion.
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Florence at Christmas: The Definitive Guide to 2025–26
From 6 December, Florence turns on Christmas: lights, trees, markets and events across the city.
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Florence tightens rules on outdoor dining in UNESCO area
Total surface area for café terraces frozen at current levels, stricter penalties introduced.
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Giant wheel and ice rink return to Fortezza da Basso for Christmas
Florence’s festive village reopens with a 55-metre panoramic wheel, Europe’s longest skating track and a new Santa-themed area.
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Florence steady in quality-of-life survey as crime rate remains a weak point
City holds 36th in Italy, with strong culture and services but rising crime levels.
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