The €1.77 million project aims to reduce traffic, add trees and seating, and turn a busy transit space into a more liveable square near Santa Maria Novella.
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Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre
City officials and heritage authorities clash over a telecom installation in viale Belfiore, visible from key viewpoints of Florence’s historic skyline.
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Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027
Organisers are considering a multi-day format with a second stage and high-end camping, while the 2026 edition introduces new sustainability and payment measures.
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Uffizi cyberattack triggers probe and political questions
Reports of stolen security data and emergency measures at Palazzo Pitti are disputed by museum officials, who say no sensitive information was compromised.
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New shelters planned for Florence tram stops along the viali
Six stops on the viali will be equipped with covered shelters, seating and digital services, after a redesign agreed with heritage authorities.
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Florence awards Keys of the City to Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klitschko
The symbolic honour highlights a long-standing partnership between the two cities and signals continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
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President Mattarella awarded honorary degree in Florence
Italy’s head of state received an honorary master’s degree during the 150th anniversary celebrations of Florence’s Cesare Alfieri School of Political Science.
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New Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia Nencioni
The name received the most votes in a public online poll launched by the city’s mayor.
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Florence Planning Debate Widens as Prosecutors, City Hall and Civic Groups Step In
Investigations, petitions and new luxury student residences have turned urban planning into one of Florence’s most contested issues.
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24-year-old woman assaulted near Florence main station, taken to hospital
The attack happened late on Friday night in Via Valfonda, steps from Santa Maria Novella station.
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