A study shows 49% of tourists reach Florence by rail, mainly to avoid driving and parking stress.
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Tag: tourism
Florence Unveils 2026 Ten-Point Plan for Sustainable Tourism
City targets short-stay rentals, transport rules and market renewal to balance tourism and life.
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Tourism in Florence Rises Again in 2025 with 9.7 Million Overnight Stays
Arrivals up 7.1%, stays up 8.5%; city sees strong recovery and more day visitors through 2025.
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Friends of Florence and Angeli del Bello Restore Piazza Tasso Tabernacle
Joint effort revives 18th-century shrine and its frescoes in the heart of the Oltrarno.
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24-hour gym to replace former Goldoni cinema in Florence
Historic Oltrarno cinema to become a low-cost fitness centre open day and night.
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Florence ranks among Europe’s top five “posh” cities in new study
The Tuscan city placed fifth in a new comparison of luxury hospitality, fine dining and leisure facilities across Europe.
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Florence tightens oversight of redevelopment projects
Two cases highlight rising scrutiny of changes of use in the historic centre.
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State museums in Italy report record attendance in 2024
More than 60 million visits registered across national sites, including leading institutions such as the Uffizi and the Galleria dell’Accademia.
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Ambassadors of Florence project launched to promote civic pride
Applications now open for citizens who will help bridge residents and tourists in the historic centre.
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New Frontiers in Tourism at BTO: From AI to Sustainability
At Florence’s Stazione Leopolda, 90 events and 350 speakers on November 11–12.
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