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Work begins on the €31 million redevelopment of Florence’s Sant’Orsola complex

Major restoration works have begun at the former convent, one of Florence’s largest and most complex historic sites.

New underground route reveals the layers of Pistoia’s past, from Etruscan to modern times.

Guided tours return to Palazzo Vecchio’s Roman theatre after pandemic and renovation works.

From 6 December, Florence turns on Christmas: lights, trees, markets and events across the city.

From festive markets to ice skating, here’s what to see and do this December in Florence.

The Tuscan city prepares to reveal an underground heritage site tracing the city’s earliest settlements.

More than 60 million visits registered across national sites, including leading institutions such as the Uffizi and the Galleria dell’Accademia.

The programme offers visitors a new way to explore the 19th century every Thursday morning through May 2026.

From November 4, 2025, to January 3, 2026, the Lady in Black Dress Seated in Front will be displayed in Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni.

The initiative allows residents and tourists alike to admire some of the world’s most iconic masterpieces at an exceptional price.