The work has restored Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, upgraded the basilica’s lighting and fire safety systems.
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Tag: Oltrarno
Visitors to the Brancacci Chapel Can Now Explore Sala Vanni
Sala Vanni, one of the most significant spaces in Florence’s Carmine complex, will open to the public from 7 June to 31 August 2026.
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New “Living Room” project launches in Florence’s Oltrarno district
A former unused property has been turned into a new cultural and social space aimed mainly at people under 35.
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Romantic Florence, Beyond the Postcards
Quiet places and unexpected corners for couples who want something real.
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Terrorism financing investigation: one arrest carried out in Florence
An arrest was executed on Saturday morning in the Oltrarno district as part of a nationwide investigation into alleged funding networks linked to Hamas.
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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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Friends of Florence and Angeli del Bello Restore Piazza Tasso Tabernacle
Joint effort revives 18th-century shrine and its frescoes in the heart of the Oltrarno.
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24-hour gym to replace former Goldoni cinema in Florence
Historic Oltrarno cinema to become a low-cost fitness centre open day and night.
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Florence’s second-smallest bookshop opens in Santo Spirito
A new micro-bookstore is opening in Via dei Serragli: only books, no wine, no coffee and no food.
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A Day in the Oltrarno: Living Florence Beyond the Duomo
With a longstanding tradition of artistry and service, the people of the Oltrarno strive to preserve a more authentic Italian experience.
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