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The 137-carat Medici jewel, long thought lost, was found in a Canadian vault after 100 years.
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Gospel, jazz, light shows and live music to greet 2026 in Florence’s main squares.
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Arrivals up 7.1%, stays up 8.5%; city sees strong recovery and more day visitors through 2025.
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Joint effort revives 18th-century shrine and its frescoes in the heart of the Oltrarno.
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Three major acts set to perform at Visarno Arena from June 12 to 14, 2026, tickets on sale.
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About 45 million trips expected in 2025 as traffic issues affect tram expansion.
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From 6 December, Florence turns on Christmas: lights, trees, markets and events across the city.
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Total surface area for café terraces frozen at current levels, stricter penalties introduced.
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Florence’s festive village reopens with a 55-metre panoramic wheel, Europe’s longest skating track and a new Santa-themed area.
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City holds 36th in Italy, with strong culture and services but rising crime levels.
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