On display at Palazzo Vecchio until 18 January 2027, I Leoni di Firenze.
Italian Cuisine Listed as UNESCO Intangible Heritage
UNESCO recognises Italy’s culinary traditions as a shared cultural and social heritage.
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Half of Florence visitors now arrive by train, survey finds
A study shows 49% of tourists reach Florence by rail, mainly to avoid driving and parking stress.
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Stadio Franchi delays deepen Fiorentina’s crisis and city’s dismay
Renovation now due to finish in 2029 as Fiorentina sink to the bottom of Serie A and Florence fears losing part of its identity.
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Former Eni Fuel Depot to Become Major Solar Energy Hub
A year after the deadly explosion, the site near Florence will host a 20 MW solar plant.
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Major strike to affect transport and public services in Italy on December 12
Bus, tram and train services expected to be disrupted as Cgil calls a general strike.
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Reader finds reopened Baroque treasure, but with no information
A visitor praises the restored San Carlo dei Barnabiti but notes silence around its reopening.
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Florence Unveils 2026 Ten-Point Plan for Sustainable Tourism
City targets short-stay rentals, transport rules and market renewal to balance tourism and life.
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Florence Adopts Strategic Plan for Artificial Intelligence Use in City Services
City launches AI plan with pilot projects on cybersecurity, chatbots and digital twins.
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Florentine Diamond Rediscovered, New York Times and Der Spiegel Reveal
The 137-carat Medici jewel, long thought lost, was found in a Canadian vault after 100 years.
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Four Squares, Four Styles: Florence Plans a Multi-Venue New Year’s Eve
Gospel, jazz, light shows and live music to greet 2026 in Florence’s main squares.
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