Demonstration in Piazza Santa Maria Novella highlights solidarity from the city and its institutions as Iranian exiles describe a decisive phase of protests in Iran.
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Tag: Santa Maria Novella
Florence high-speed trains will not stop at Santa Maria Novella in late January
A planned rail interruption will force high-speed trains to bypass Florence’s main station on 24–25 January.
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Skimming devices found on ticket machines in Florence
Police uncovered a card fraud scam at busy transport hubs, mainly targeting tourists and occasional passengers.
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Florence at Christmas: The Definitive Guide to 2025–26
From 6 December, Florence turns on Christmas: lights, trees, markets and events across the city.
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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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New Municipal Police Unit to Boost Safety on Florence’s Public Transport
A 20-officer municipal police team will patrol Florence’s buses and trams daily, with extra night shifts on weekends.
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Crime Falls in Florence, but Santa Maria Novella Station Sees Rise
Crime down in Florence, but Santa Maria Novella station and the historic center see increases.
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New AV Station Advances, But Connection to SMN Lacking
A proposed solution is a people mover, a shuttle system designed to bridge the distance between the two stations.
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Santa Maria Novella Complex to Become New Cultural Hub by 2026
The first major opening is expected in the first half of 2026, with the debut of MUNDI, the National Museum of the Italian Language.
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Italo and Uber Bring Seamless Travel Experience to Florence
The service, already active in Rome and Milan, has now been extended to Florence and 11 other major Italian cities.
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