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  • FAI Spring Days return on 21–22 March, opening rarely accessible sites across Tuscany

    The annual initiative organised by the Italian National Trust will offer free access to hundreds of historic and cultural sites across Italy.

  • Florence brings back summer night-time car restrictions, businesses protest

    The seasonal restriction on cars in Florence’s historic centre will return on Thursday nights from early April until October 2026.

  • Archaeological artefacts rediscovered in storage at Uffizi Galleries

    Research links the pieces to a collection confiscated after the Second World War.

  • Rome–Florence high-speed rail line to close for works on 11–12 April 2026

    The disruption will also affect services on Monday 13 April, when fewer trains than usual are expected to run.

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Donatello’s Bronze Doors Return to Florence’s San Lorenzo After Restoration

Donatello’s Bronze Doors Return to Florence’s San Lorenzo After Restoration

Friday, February 27, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The Martyrs’ and Apostles’ Doors are back in San Lorenzo after restoration by the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, with support from Friends of Florence.

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International contemporary arts centre opens in Pelago

Thursday, February 26, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

On 1 March, Polytropon Arts Centre opens in Pelago with Alfredo Pirri’s new work. The project was created by Greek architect Maria Papadaki Badanjaki.

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Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition in Florence extended until June 2026

Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition in Florence extended until June 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The show dedicated to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in Florence has already attracted more than 100,000 visitors

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Giardino delle Rose in Florence to undergo upgrades and path repairs

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

The city has completed safety works on the panoramic parapet and will now refurbish around 400 metres of internal paths.

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TourismA returns to Florence with restored Etruscan urn

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

From 27 February to 1 March 2026, the Palazzo dei Congressi will host the 12th edition of the national fair on archaeology and cultural tourism.

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Florence named world’s top city for hands-on food experiences

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

A study by Titan Travel places Florence first among global destinations for immersive culinary experiences, with six other Italian cities also in the top list.

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Statue by Clet decapitated and thrown into the Arno in Florence

Monday, February 23, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The “Common Man” installation on Ponte alle Grazie was vandalised overnight. The body has been recovered near the Circolo Canottieri, but the head is still missing.

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Court backs Florence decision: e-scooter sharing to stop on 1 April

Monday, February 23, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

The Regional Administrative Court of Tuscany has rejected a request to suspend Florence’s planned ban on shared electric scooters.

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A view from the Montefioralle Ring Trail

Hiking in Chianti: Scenic Trails Among Vineyards

Sunday, February 22, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou and Marco Bastiani Travel

From short panoramic loops to longer countryside walks, the Chianti hills offer some of the most accessible and rewarding hiking routes near Florence.

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Single Ticket for Florence’s Accademia and Bargello from March 2026

Saturday, February 21, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

Seven museums, 50,000 works and 3 million visitors: Florence introduces unified tickets and major restorations.

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NEWS

Horse patrols deployed in Florence parks as spring brings more visitors

Friday, March 13, 2026

Italy to vote on separating judges and prosecutors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

BUSINESS

Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

TECH

Florence has a new bridge over the Arno: watch the timelapse

Friday, February 27, 2026
Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Thursday, February 5, 2026

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LIFE

FAI Spring Days return on 21–22 March, opening rarely accessible sites across Tuscany

Monday, March 16, 2026

Florence to name Maggio Musicale theatre after conductor Vittorio Gui

Friday, March 13, 2026

SPORTS

Two Tuscan athletes competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Monday, March 9, 2026

Ben Stiller’s Super Bowl ad features an 80s dance track born in Tuscany

Monday, February 9, 2026

OPINIONS

When Art is Measured by the Box Office

Sunday, March 8, 2026

History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

Saturday, March 7, 2026

ITALIANO

The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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