Quiet places and unexpected corners for couples who want something real.
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Author: Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini
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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The forgotten Thanksgiving of Florence: the feast of San Simone
Until the mid-20th century, October 28 was a day of celebration in Florence.
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Tuscany votes for new governor amid debates on health, transport and tourism
Three candidates face off at the regional elections on October 12–13, with the center-left favored to win.
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Giani Secures Center-Left Candidacy in Tuscany as M5S Joins Coalition
M5S support comes with demands far from the policies Giani and the PD have pursued in Tuscany.
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Italy’s Minimum Wage Debate: Why Tuscany’s Law Was Challenged
The Constitutional Court will now decide whether the Tuscan law aligns with the Constitution.
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35-Kilogram Ovarian Tumor Successfully Removed at Careggi Hospital
The case was handled by a multidisciplinary team at the Florence hospital.
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