Santa Maria Novella | Florence Daily News

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.

A 20-officer municipal police team will patrol Florence’s buses and trams daily, with extra night shifts on weekends.

Crime down in Florence, but Santa Maria Novella station and the historic center see increases.

A proposed solution is a people mover, a shuttle system designed to bridge the distance between the two stations.

The first major opening is expected in the first half of 2026, with the debut of MUNDI, the National Museum of the Italian Language.

The service, already active in Rome and Milan, has now been extended to Florence and 11 other major Italian cities.

Taxi services have resumed at Florence’s Santa Maria Novella train station following days of disruption.

Since Friday April 11, the primary taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella has been nearly deserted.

Taxi no-show at Santa Maria Novella on April 11, City of Florence takes action.

On February 3rd, 2025, Florence marks the 160th anniversary of its proclamation as the capital of Italy.