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  • Uffizi reopens Botticelli rooms with Venus and Primavera facing each other

    The museum’s two most famous Renaissance paintings now stand opposite one another in a redesigned display.

  • Florence Bus and Tram Ticket Price to Rise to €2 from August 1, 2026

    The cost of a single journey on Florence’s buses and tramway will increase from €1.70 to €2.

  • Giotto’s Bardi Chapel Frescoes Near Completion After Major Restoration

    After more than three years of work, the restoration of one of Giotto’s most important fresco cycles at Santa Croce is entering its final phase.

  • Pitti Uomo Opens in Florence as Italian Menswear Faces a Challenging Market

    More than 740 brands from over 30 countries are gathering in Florence, while new industry figures show continued pressure on Italy’s menswear sector.

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Ashley Olsen (via Facebook)

American woman found murdered in Florence

Monday, January 11, 2016 Editorial Staff News

35-year-old American Ashley Olsen  was found slain in her apartment in Florence on Saturday January 9, 2016, Italian police said. Her neck was bruised and scratched.

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Alternative Set. Temporary Events @ Pitti Uomo 83 - 009

Pitti Generation(s), the theme for the winter fairs

Friday, January 8, 2016 Editorial Staff Business

Pitti Genetarion(s) is the title-theme of the January 2016 fairs in Florence and it will talk about the simultaneous coexistence of different generations in today’s fashions and styles.

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The Florence National Library

Italian government invests 300 million in culture

Thursday, January 7, 2016 Editorial Staff News

The government has allocated 300 million euros for culture over the next three years. On the list of nationwide interventions the Florence national library with over 3.5 million euros.

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Jeff Koons takes on Florence, Italy. Palazzo Vecchio. Firenze, Italia, by Mark Hintsa (via Flickr)

The Koons’ exhibit extended ’til January 21, 2016

Thursday, December 24, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

The exhibition Jeff Koons  in Florence has been extended to January 21, 2016.

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Irene Grandi in Florence for the New Year's Eve Party

Irene Grandi, Mannarino for New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

Alessandro Mannarino, Irene Grandi and Street Clercks are the artists who will be in Florence for the big concert during the New Year’s Eve, this year scheduled for the first time in Piazza Pitti.

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Ryder Cup is heading to Italy

Rome will host Italy’s first Ryder Cup in 2022

Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Editorial Staff Sports

Rome has been awarded the right to host the 2022 Ryder Cup. It will take place at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. For the first time Italy hosts the Ryder Cup.

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Presepe di Lecore 2015

E’ di pane secco il presepe artistico di Lecore

Monday, December 21, 2015 Editorial Staff Italiano

Nella notte del 24 dicembre dopo la Santa Messa nella Chiesa di San Pietro a Lecore (Signa, Firenze), verrà inaugurato il Presepe Artistico che quest’anno è realizzato con il pane secco.

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Toys top Christmas gifts in Italy

Food, clothing, toys: the top seller Xmas gifts

Monday, December 21, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

Foodstuffs are the most popular Christmas present in Italy, followed by clothing and toys, according to a survey by the Confcommercio retailers’ association.

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Christmas Market at Palazzo Corsini

Christmas Market at Palazzo Corsini in Florence

Friday, December 18, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

Christmas Market at Palazzo Corsini: a community fundraising event for File, a program that provides free assistance to those who are seriously ill and their families.

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Ponte Vecchio lights during the F-Light 2015 Festival in Florence

Light games at the F-Light 2015 Festival (VIDEO)

Friday, December 18, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

From December 8 to 27, 2015, the latest technology will make the city even more entertaining and spectacular for the F-Light Festival.

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Giotto’s Bardi Chapel Frescoes Near Completion After Major RestorationGiotto’s Bardi Chapel Frescoes Near Completion After Major Restoration
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Thousands Join Tuscany Pride 2026 in Grosseto

Sunday, June 14, 2026

West Nile Virus Detected in Florence Area, Disinfestation Operations Begin

Saturday, June 13, 2026

BUSINESS

Pitti Uomo Opens in Florence as Italian Menswear Faces a Challenging Market

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Ferrari Luce, the company’s first fully electric production vehicle and also its first five-seat model.

Gucci goes racing while Ferrari goes silent

Thursday, May 28, 2026

TECH

Removable Flood Defences Trialled on Florence Riverfront

Friday, June 12, 2026
Latin meets gaming at Florence’s Museo di San Marco

Latin meets gaming at Florence’s Museo di San Marco

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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LIFE

Calcio Storico and fireworks: Florence prepares for San Giovanni celebrations

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Firenze Rocks Visitor Guide: Transport, Facilities and Travel Advice

Thursday, June 11, 2026

SPORTS

Mugello Attendance Hits Record High as Tuscany Backs MotoGP Future

Mugello Attendance Hits Record High as Tuscany Backs MotoGP Future

Monday, June 1, 2026

Eroica Montalcino returns with around 2,500 cyclists expected in Val d’Orcia

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

OPINIONS

Many Europeans care about climate change, even if they don’t show it in the same way

Friday, June 5, 2026
The Badia Fiesolana is the EUI’s hub

From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity

Friday, May 1, 2026

ITALIANO

Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in Livorno

Livorno ospita la prima mostra personale dell’artista olandese Larry Nederlof

Monday, May 4, 2026
The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026
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