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Fabbrica Europa festival returns with 130 artists and 70 events
The 33rd edition will run from 11 September to 11 October 2026.
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Medieval City Walls Set for Restoration and New Visitor Routes in Florence
The plan will coordinate restoration work and gradually open more sections of the medieval walls to visitors.
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Theatre Comes to an End at the Futa Pass German War Cemetery
Tuscany has opened talks with German representatives over the future of performances at Italy’s largest German military cemetery.
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University of Florence study explores how kefir yeasts may support gut health
Researchers studying traditional fermented dairy products from a remote valley in Tajikistan have identified distinctive characteristics.
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Piazza San Marco swaps real stone for printed asphalt in Florence
The solution should require fewer repairs, but it also means replacing real stone with a material designed to imitate its appearance.
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Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Recorded Off Tuscany Coast Near Pisa
The quake just eight days after a stronger magnitude 4.3 tremor struck the Pisa area.
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Major museums in Florence to stay open on Ferragosto 2026
The Uffizi, Boboli Gardens, Galleria dell’Accademia are among the state-run cultural sites scheduled to open on 15 August.
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New litter bins being rolled out across Florence’s historic centre
The first phase of the project starts around Piazza della Signoria and Via dei Calzaiuoli.
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Fiorentina to mark centenary with fireworks and light show at Franchi stadium
The celebrations will take place on 29 August, a match featuring former players is also planned for early September.
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A Summer Without a Break as Florence Endures Relentless Heat
Florence is facing another prolonged spell of extreme temperatures, with the heat expected to continue through mid-August.
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