Florence is facing another prolonged spell of extreme temperatures, with the heat expected to continue through mid-August.

The Danube is giving back what Europe left at the bottom, not only buried in the riverbed, but also hidden within our society.

Florence will mark two important dates in its civic calendar between 8 and 11 August 2026.

A document discovered in the historic pharmacy at San Marco convent describes a tonic made with coca leaves and kola nuts.