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Rificolona 2026 in Florence: a tradition of lanterns and celebration

Children carrying brightly coloured paper lanterns will fill the streets of Florence on Monday, September 7, for the Rificolona.

The pop star has included the Florence bookshop and cinema in a personal guide to Italy published by Vogue Italia.

The third Festival of Japanese Cinema in Tuscany will run from 3 to 6 September 2026 at Cinema La Compagnia.

A new food concept created specifically for the Renaissance palace will open at the end of September, serving breakfast, lunch and aperitivo.

The 33rd edition will run from 11 September to 11 October 2026.

Florence will mark two important dates in its civic calendar between 8 and 11 August 2026.

A document discovered in the historic pharmacy at San Marco convent describes a tonic made with coca leaves and kola nuts.

The Tuscan singer, son of Andrea Bocelli, will now represent the San Miniato hills and their celebrated white truffle around the world.

Visitors will be invited to capture the atmosphere of the museums after dark.

The US actress, singer and entrepreneur spent her birthday in the Tuscan countryside with her husband, Benny Blanco.