Two men have been arrested in Florence after a luxury watch worth around €88,000 was snatched from the wrist of an American tourist near Ponte Vecchio.
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Tag: Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchio to undergo first major restoration in its history
The work will begin on Monday 25 May 2026 and will focus first on the bridge’s structural elements in the Arno river.
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A Jar in Orbit, a Tribute on Earth: Nutella Highlights Florence
After an unexpected appearance aboard a space mission, Nutella turns the spotlight back to Earth with a Florence-themed jar celebrating the city’s identity and flavours.
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Florence extends Unesco rules to 2031, adds new business limits
The city government moves to prolong and tighten rules aimed at protecting the historic centre’s commercial balance.
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Florence to begin major restoration of Ponte Vecchio pillars
Work on the Arno riverbed will last around four months and aims to clean and consolidate the medieval stone structures.
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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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Ancient Roman Busts Return to the Vasari Corridor on Ponte Vecchio
Over fifty Roman busts now enrich the Ponte Vecchio stretch of the Vasari Corridor, returning to public view after decades in storage.
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The pic of the week: the Italian flag on the Ponte Vecchio after Italy’s victory at Euro 2020
Ponte Vecchio in Florence was illuminated with the colors of the Italian flag after Italy’s victory at Euro 2020 in the final played against England.
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Van Gogh and the cursed, a multimedia exhibit close to Ponte Vecchio
A Van Gogh multimedia exhibit will open in Florence next summer to redefine a traditional museum experience by projecting high-definition images of Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpieces in larger-than-life scale.
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