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Florence area marks 40 years of Il Cappello di Firenze consortium

Saturday, April 11, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

An anniversary in Signa highlights a centuries-old craft that shaped the local economy and identity. A related charity event will take place on 25 April in Florence.

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The Corsini Garden, venue of the ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO exhibition in Florence. Photo by Dario Garofalo.

Bulgari’s Artisans Take Center Stage at Artigianato e Palazzo

Friday, September 12, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

Florence’s historic Giardino Corsini once again hosts Artigianato e Palazzo running September 12–14.

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Florence Tops Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Ranking of European Cities

Florence Tops Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Ranking of European Cities

Friday, July 25, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The annual ranking is based on thousands of votes from international travelers.

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View from the Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River, near the Oltrarno

A Day in the Oltrarno: Living Florence Beyond the Duomo

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Calista Oyerly Travel

With a longstanding tradition of artistry and service, the people of the Oltrarno strive to preserve a more authentic Italian experience.

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International Handicrafts Trade Fair Returns to Florence with 530 Exhibitors

International Handicrafts Trade Fair Returns to Florence with 530 Exhibitors

Friday, April 25, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

The 89th International Handicrafts Trade Fair (MIDA) opens its doors from April 25th to May 1st.

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Conclave is a 2024 political thriller film directed by Edward Berger

Florence’s Craftsmanship at the Oscars

Saturday, January 25, 2025 Editorial Staff Business

Among this year’s nominees for Best Costume Design is Conclave, directed by Edward Berger.

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Florence handcraft

The First Italian Handicrafts Fair Was Born in Florence

Saturday, April 21, 2018 Editorial Staff Life

From 21st April to 1st May 2018, the best Italian and International handicrafts are on show in Florence inside the spectacular premises of the  Fortezza da Basso. A successful event that has been going on for 82 years.

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The Biennale dell'antiquariato in Florence

The 30th edition of the Biennale dell’Antiquariato

Friday, September 8, 2017 Editorial Staff Life

On 23 September, the thirtieth edition of the Biennale Internazionale dell’Antiquariato di Firenze will once again be opening its doors in the baroque halls of Palazzo Corsini, facing probably the most beautiful Lugarno in the city.

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The International Handicrafts Trade Fair in Florence

The International Handicrafts Trade Fair 2017

Saturday, April 15, 2017 Editorial Staff Life

The 81st International Handicrafts Trade Fair 2017 is coming… from April 22 to May 1, 2017 at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy.

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The Florentine craftsmanship comes into the homes of Americans

Friday, April 11, 2014 Annalisa Rossi Life

The Florentine craftsmanship comes into the homes of Americans, and it does so through the students who come to Florence to study, thanks to the project “I Like florentine crafts” sponsored by Syracuse University in collaboration with the Foundation of Florence for the arts and crafts and the Chamber of Commerce of Florence.

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