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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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MFA, Boston

The Renaissance by Della Robbia enchants Boston

Monday, September 12, 2016 Editorial Staff Arts

A new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, features the Luca della Robbia’s Madonna and Child, which was recently restored by Friends of Florence.

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80 Years On, Republic Day Meets the First Summer Getaway

80 Years On, Republic Day Meets the First Summer Getaway

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Tourist rental restrictions in Florence could extend far beyond UNESCO area

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

BUSINESS

The Ferrari Luce, the company’s first fully electric production vehicle and also its first five-seat model.

Gucci goes racing while Ferrari goes silent

Thursday, May 28, 2026

From Simone Rocha to AI matchmaking: what to expect at Pitti Uomo 110

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

TECH

Latin meets gaming at Florence’s Museo di San Marco

Latin meets gaming at Florence’s Museo di San Marco

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Florence and Pisa airports improve accessibility for deaf passengers

Thursday, May 21, 2026

TRAVEL

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ARTS

Visitors to the Brancacci Chapel Can Now Explore Sala Vanni

Visitors to the Brancacci Chapel Can Now Explore Sala Vanni

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Matthew Spender, English artist who made Chianti his home, dies aged 81

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

LIFE

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Boboli’s Garden of the Senses Returns for 2026 With Multisensory Tours

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

SPORTS

Mugello Attendance Hits Record High as Tuscany Backs MotoGP Future

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Eroica Montalcino returns with around 2,500 cyclists expected in Val d’Orcia

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

OPINIONS

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Friday, June 5, 2026
The Badia Fiesolana is the EUI’s hub

From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity

Friday, May 1, 2026

ITALIANO

Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in Livorno

Livorno ospita la prima mostra personale dell’artista olandese Larry Nederlof

Monday, May 4, 2026
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