The Italian Health Ministry has placed Florence under its highest heat warning level for three consecutive days, with temperatures.

Beyond its Renaissance landmarks, repeat visitors are increasingly drawn to neighbourhood life, local craftsmanship and everyday culture.

The summer programme runs from 10 July to 30 August 2026 with a panoramic views over Florence.

More than 150 works from the Whitney Museum of American Art will trace the career of one of the leading figures of 20th-century American painting.