The first phase of the project starts around Piazza della Signoria and Via dei Calzaiuoli.
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Tag: piazza della Repubblica
Could Marilyn Monroe Have Visited Florence? A Photograph Fuels New Centenary Project
A photograph allegedly showing Marilyn Monroe at Florence’s historic Caffè Gilli features in a new artistic initiative and competition.
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80 Years On, Republic Day Meets the First Summer Getaway
In Florence, official ceremonies, cultural events and a public film screening will accompany a long weekend. Free entry in some museums.
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Florence’s new outdoor seating rules freeze surfaces in the UNESCO area
Florence’s City Council has approved a new regulation for the platforms and outdoor seating areas used by bars and restaurants.
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Historic Caffè Gilli in Florence to Close Temporarily for Renovation
The café will close from January 19 for heritage-approved renovation works and is set to reopen by the end of March.
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Florence tightens rules on outdoor dining in UNESCO area
Total surface area for café terraces frozen at current levels, stricter penalties introduced.
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Florence to Ban Outdoor Dining Structures in 50 UNESCO Streets from 2026
Stricter rules for café terraces and dehors in the historic center; new sustainability standards and a plastic-free policy.
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160 Years Since Florence Became Italy’s Capital: A City Transformed
On February 3rd, 2025, Florence marks the 160th anniversary of its proclamation as the capital of Italy.
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Sophia Loren restaurant-pizzeria opens in the center of Florence
Sophia Loren restaurant-pizzeria opens in the center of Florence.
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Black David unveiled in wake of Nice attack
A black lying copy of Michelangelo’s David statue was unveiled in Florence’s Piazza della Repubblica to symbolize the suffering in the aftermath of the Nice attack.
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