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A detail of the David statue by Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1501-1504 CE (Photo: Joe Hunt)

New Web App Brings Michelangelo’s Genius to Life

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Editorial Staff Tech

A multimedia journey launched by the Accademia Gallery in Florence.

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Andreina Contessa Appointed Director of Accademia Gallery and Bargello Museums in Florence

Andreina Contessa Appointed Director of Accademia Gallery and Bargello Museums

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

Her nomination, part of a broader wave of appointments announced by Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli.

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The New Sagrestia by Michelangelo in the Medici Chapel, Florence, Italy

Michelangelo carved female sex organs, a study says

Friday, April 14, 2017 Editorial Staff Arts

Michelangelo carved female sex organs in the Medici Chapels in Florence. The discovery was made by a study of the University of Porto Alegre in Brazil.

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Uffizi museum

March 8th at museums, free entrance for women

Sunday, March 5, 2017 Editorial Staff Travel

Free entry for women in all the Italian National Museums. The social media campaign #8marzoalmuseo celebrates the world of women with a collection of images of women who made history.

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Florence high-speed trains will not stop at Santa Maria Novella in late JanuaryFlorence high-speed trains will not stop at Santa Maria Novella in late January
Casentino Cloth: When a Fabric Becomes Memory — and Risks DisappearingCasentino Cloth: When a Fabric Becomes Memory — and Risks Disappearing
Fight breaks out in Florence’s Piazza Duomo on New Year’s EveFight breaks out in Florence’s Piazza Duomo on New Year’s Eve
Pitti Uomo 109 in Florence: what’s new at the January 2026 editionPitti Uomo 109 in Florence: what’s new at the January 2026 edition
Snow blankets large parts of TuscanySnow blankets large parts of Tuscany
Florence hosts protest in support of Iranian people amid nationwide unrestFlorence hosts protest in support of Iranian people amid nationwide unrest
Florence Carnival returns with free public events and a €1,200 galaFlorence Carnival returns with free public events and a €1,200 gala
Rothko in Florence: a major exhibition opens at Palazzo Strozzi in 2026Rothko in Florence: a major exhibition opens at Palazzo Strozzi in 2026
Florence, Fashion, and Time: from Palazzo Pitti to Pitti UomoFlorence, Fashion, and Time: from Palazzo Pitti to Pitti Uomo
Florence restores the historic door of the Brindellone depotFlorence restores the historic door of the Brindellone depot

NEWS

Florence hosts protest in support of Iranian people amid nationwide unrest

Monday, January 12, 2026

International tensions lead Maggio Musicale to suspend Zakharova–Repin ballet

Friday, January 9, 2026

BUSINESS

Florence, Fashion, and Time: from Palazzo Pitti to Pitti Uomo

Florence, Fashion, and Time: from Palazzo Pitti to Pitti Uomo

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Florence chamber sees EU–Mercosur deal as chance to boost exports

Thursday, January 15, 2026

TECH

Tuscany’s Firefighters Expand Drone Use for Search and Emergency Operations

Friday, January 16, 2026

Florence cathedral museum launches free audio guide app for visitors

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

TRAVEL

Florence high-speed trains will not stop at Santa Maria Novella in late January

Monday, January 12, 2026

Tuscany’s airports close record 2025 with almost 10 million passengers

Saturday, January 10, 2026

ARTS

Florence brings Giacomo Balla back into focus at Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni

Florence brings Giacomo Balla back into focus at Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni

Friday, January 9, 2026

Rothko in Florence: a major exhibition opens at Palazzo Strozzi in 2026

Monday, January 5, 2026

LIFE

Florence Carnival returns with free public events and a €1,200 gala

Florence Carnival returns with free public events and a €1,200 gala

Friday, January 16, 2026
Extra concert announced at Florence’s Maggio, conducted by Zubin Mehta

Extra concert announced at Florence’s Maggio, conducted by Zubin Mehta

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

SPORTS

White Christmas at Abetone as snow falls and ski lifts operate

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Scandicci are volleyball world champions: a club from Florence’s outskirts makes history

Sunday, December 21, 2025

OPINIONS

The Renee Good Case: The Trouble with Explaining Violence

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes - The sleep of reason produces monsters (No. 43), from Los Caprichos - Google Art Project. Public domani

When Power Stops Answering to Institutions

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Beyond the Law: How We Choose Our Wars

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

ITALIANO

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Signa, il caso urbanistico del Crocifisso finisce in Regione Toscana

Friday, December 12, 2025
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