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Gas cylinder found beneath David replica at Piazzale Michelangelo declared harmless

Monday, October 5, 2026 Editorial Staff News

An investigation is under way to establish who left it there and why.

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Medieval City Walls Set for Restoration and New Visitor Routes in Florence

Sunday, August 16, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The plan will coordinate restoration work and gradually open more sections of the medieval walls to visitors.

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Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 

Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

The seasonal opening of the Giardino dell’Iris is underway, offering free access to one of Florence’s lesser-known botanical spaces overlooking the city.

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Video Shows Fire at Piazzale Michelangelo After New Year’s Eve

Saturday, January 3, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Another social-media clip raises concerns about public safety following reported Piazza Duomo fight.

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Gelato Festival in Florence

Gelato Festival at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence

Friday, April 21, 2017 Editorial Staff Life

The Gelato Festival caravan arrives once more in Florence: the 2017 edition is in town from April 21st to 25th.

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Marco Mengoni in concerts for the New Year's Eve 2017 in Florence

Night of free concerts for the New Year’s Eve 2017

Thursday, December 29, 2016 Editorial Staff Life

Night of concerts and celebration for the New Year’s Eve 2017 in Florence, Italy. Free entrance to all concerts.

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The Ice cream Festival delight Florence

Thursday, September 11, 2014 Editorial Staff Life

The Gelato Festival’s European Final will be in Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence from September, 12 to 14 2014 (hours 12 am-12pm). Free Entry.

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Watch the city bus ride up to Piazzale Michelangelo

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Jamie Lorenzini Life

Piazzale Michleangelo (Hasan Sami Bolak)A bus ride up to Piazzale Michelangelo gives a superb view over Florence, then we walk down to Ponte Vecchio. Afternoon train ride to Pisa to see the tower and Old Town. Designed in 1869 by Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi, Piazzale Michelangelo offers panoramic views of Florence and the Arno valley and is a popular spot with locals and tourists.

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