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Friends of Florence Marks 60 Years Since Flood with 2026 Restoration Award

Friends of Florence Marks 60 Years Since Flood with 2026 Restoration Award

Thursday, November 6, 2025 Editorial Staff Business

The call for entries is open, and applications may be submitted until March 4, 2026.

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Friends of Florence making a huge impact with art restoration

U.S. TV series shines a spotlight on Florence and Friends of Florence

Sunday, November 2, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

With just 100 days to go before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, American audiences are discovering the beauty and talent of Italy through Journey to Italy.

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Unveiling the Brancacci Chapel: conference videos now available online

Inside the Brancacci Chapel: the conference unveiling new discoveries now online

Sunday, October 26, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

Supported by Friends of Florence, the project revealed new insights into the frescoes.

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Friends of Florence advance restoration of Donatello’s Gattamelata

Friends of Florence advance restoration of Donatello’s Gattamelata

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

The move marks the beginning of a six-month campaign of scientific studies and conservation planning.

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Donatello’s bronze horse lifted in Padua

Friends of Florence shares exclusive photos of Donatello’s bronze horse removal

Friday, October 10, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

A new milestone in the restoration of Donatello’s Gattamelata monument was reached today in Padua.

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Friends of Florence launch restoration of Donatello’s Gattamelata

Monday, October 6, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

Together with Save Venice, the Florence-based foundation is supporting the restoration of the statue in Padua.

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Over 150 Attend Bella Musica’s Mozart Concert in Santo Spirito

Santo Spirito Resonates with Mozart Performed by Young Musicians

Thursday, August 28, 2025 Marco Bastiani Life

The basilica was filled with music and applause for the concert by the Mozarteum ensemble Bella Musica, organized by Friends of Florence.

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The Bella Musica Ensemble

Bella Musica plays Mozart in Santo Spirito – Book Your Free Seat

Friday, August 1, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

Friends of Florence presents a concert on August 28 in the Basilica cloister.Florence Daily News readers can reserve free admission.

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Michelangelo Buonarroti bronze sculpture River God after restoration is shown in Florence, Italy

Michelangelo river god revealed after 50 years

Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Editorial Staff Arts

A fragile river god by Michelangelo has been restored after lying neglected in a basement storeroom below Casa Buonarroti in Florence for some 50 years.

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The Medici Vase after restoration

Uffizi Gallery, the Medici Vase has been restored

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Editorial Staff Arts

The huge Neo-Attic krater known as the Medici Vase has been restored and is again ready for display in the Uffizi.

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Christmas Market Returns to Florence’s Piazza Santa CroceChristmas Market Returns to Florence’s Piazza Santa Croce
General strike to disrupt transport and services in Florence on Black FridayGeneral strike to disrupt transport and services in Florence on Black Friday
Christmas in Florence 2025: lights, concerts and winter charmChristmas in Florence 2025: lights, concerts and winter charm
Black Friday in Florence: a slower race for dealsBlack Friday in Florence: a slower race for deals
An Original Florence Photograph for Supporters This Holiday SeasonAn Original Florence Photograph for Supporters This Holiday Season
Florence to Ban Outdoor Dining Structures in 50 UNESCO Streets from 2026Florence to Ban Outdoor Dining Structures in 50 UNESCO Streets from 2026
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The analog comeback inspiring a new creative generationThe analog comeback inspiring a new creative generation

NEWS

Florence steady in quality-of-life survey as crime rate remains a weak point

Monday, December 1, 2025
24-hour gym to replace former Goldoni cinema in Florence

24-hour gym to replace former Goldoni cinema in Florence

Saturday, November 29, 2025

BUSINESS

KFC accelerates its growth in Florence with a new restaurant

KFC accelerates its growth in Florence with a new restaurant

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Florence to ban outdoor cafés in 50 UNESCO streets from 2026

Florence to Ban Outdoor Dining Structures in 50 UNESCO Streets from 2026

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

TECH

Florence launches Innovation Hub linking public and private partners

Florence launches Innovation Hub linking public and private partners

Thursday, November 27, 2025
The University of Florence among the 11 members of EUniWell

Universities join forces across Europe to put well-being at the heart of education

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

TRAVEL

General strike to disrupt transport and services in Florence on Black Friday

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
E-scooter sharing to end in Florence by April 2026

E-scooter sharing to end in Florence by April 2026

Monday, November 24, 2025

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ARTS

Give Thanks, Share Florence

An Original Florence Photograph for Supporters This Holiday Season

Saturday, November 29, 2025

New archaeological route to open at Pistoia’s Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

LIFE

Giant wheel and ice rink return to Fortezza da Basso for Christmas

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The analog comeback inspiring a new creative generation

The analog comeback inspiring a new creative generation

Monday, December 1, 2025

SPORTS

arly Start to the 2025–2026 Ski Season in Tuscany as Abetone Opens This Weekend

Early Start to the 2025–2026 Ski Season in Tuscany as Abetone Opens This Weekend

Thursday, November 27, 2025
The flame for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will arrive in piazza Santissima Annunziata (Florence) on 11 December

Milano-Cortina 2026, Olympic flame to reach Florence on 11 December

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

OPINIONS

When Violence Begins Before the First Punch: Understanding Men to Protect Women

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The death of Ornella Vanoni leaves a void that goes far beyond Italian music

After Ornella: What Remains of the Female Freedom Once Sung in Italy’s Golden Years?

Monday, November 24, 2025

ITALIANO

Giovanni Spadolini

Giovanni Spadolini direttore del Corriere: la libertà come magistero civile

Sunday, November 30, 2025

La forza della piazza e il valore della presenza politica

Sunday, October 12, 2025
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