Specialist teams worked at sites including the Basilica of Santa Trinita, Brunelleschi’s Rotonda and the Santa Croce area.
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Shop window smashed in Florence centre, theft filmed by international tourist
The incident happened in Borgo de’ Greci on Tuesday evening. The suspect fled before police arrived, while a visiting tourist recorded the scene on her phone.
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Florence Half Marathon draws 6,000 runners through city centre
The 42nd edition of the race will take place on Sunday 29 March, with participants from 82 countries and a focus on peace.
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Florence New Year’s Eve 2025: free concerts and shows across the city’s main squares
From pop and indie in Piazza Santa Croce to gospel, jazz and video mapping elsewhere, Florence will welcome 2026 with free outdoor events across four central squares.
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New Year’s Eve in Florence to feature major concert in Piazza Santa Croce
Free live music, gospel, jazz and light shows to welcome 2026 across Florence’s main squares.
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Four Squares, Four Styles: Florence Plans a Multi-Venue New Year’s Eve
Gospel, jazz, light shows and live music to greet 2026 in Florence’s main squares.
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The forgotten Thanksgiving of Florence: the feast of San Simone
Until the mid-20th century, October 28 was a day of celebration in Florence.
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Residents urge Florence to move Calcio Storico from Piazza Santa Croce
In their letter, the residents recall that a Florence court once prohibited the use of the piazza for concerts.
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Green Florence 2025 brings nature to Piazza Santa Croce
From September 26 to 28, Piazza Santa Croce will host an event that covers more than 3,000 square meters of lawn dotted with centuries-old olive trees.
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Free Ragù and Watermelon for San Lorenzo Night in Florence
Florence marks its co-patron saint with civic ceremonies, music, and free food in the square.
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