Florence’s fashion house is heading into Formula 1 just as Italy’s most famous carmaker risks alienating its petrol-loving faithful with its first fully electric model.
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Author: Jamie Lorenzini
Walking Your Dog in Livorno? Don’t Forget the Water Bottle
Fines of up to €500 for dog owners who fail to wash away their pets’ urine with water.
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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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