On 17 February 1530, while imperial troops surrounded Florence, 54 young nobles played a game of football in Piazza Santa Croce.
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On 17 February 1530, while imperial troops surrounded Florence, 54 young nobles played a game of football in Piazza Santa Croce.
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As Carnival draws to a close in Florence, the city’s traditional mask returns to the spotlight.
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Opera remains at the centre of the programme, with Rossini and Puccini.
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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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The South Korean actor will lead a masterclass and be honoured with a six-film retrospective at the 24th edition of the festival.
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From February 7 to 9, 2026, the food fair organised by Pitti Immagine will bring more than 750 producers to the Fortezza da Basso.
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From 1 to 21 February, the giant papier-mâché floats return to Viareggio’s seafront for six masked parades.
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From 19 to 28 March, the Florence Korea Film Fest returns with films, masterclasses and meetings exploring contemporary South Korean cinema.
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The café will close from January 19 for heritage-approved renovation works and is set to reopen by the end of March.
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The initiative is held under the patronage of local and regional institutions.
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