Fines of up to €500 for dog owners who fail to wash away their pets’ urine with water.
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Author: Jamie Lorenzini
Tuscany wildfire displaces 3,000 before being contained
The wildfire on Monte Faeta, between Lucca and Pisa, burned about 700 hectares.
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Florence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of Klinghoffer
The contemporary opera by John Adams inaugurates the 88th edition of the festival, drawing attention for its subject and staging.
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A Jar in Orbit, a Tribute on Earth: Nutella Highlights Florence
After an unexpected appearance aboard a space mission, Nutella turns the spotlight back to Earth with a Florence-themed jar celebrating the city’s identity and flavours.
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Rothko in Florence: the city that helped shape his vision of painting
A major exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi explores the work of Mark Rothko and his connection with Florence.
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Romantic Florence, Beyond the Postcards
Quiet places and unexpected corners for couples who want something real.
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Schiacciata Fiorentina: the dessert you don’t expect from Tuscans
Tuscans are not famous for making desserts. And yet, every now and then, a sweet comes along that lingers in your memory.
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Montecristo island visits: bookings open for 2026 season
A total of 23 guided visits are planned between March and September 2026, with limited places available.
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Florence Accademia Gallery Hits €20 as New Rates Take Effect
Visiting the home of Michelangelo’s David and other iconic Florentine landmarks now comes with a higher price tag.
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Ferragamo steps down as Polimoda president, Ricci takes over
Florence honours Ferruccio Ferragamo with the Fiorino d’Oro as Niccolò Ricci is appointed to lead the fashion school into its next phase.
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