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Tag: UNESCO

Florence to Ban Rickshaws and Caddies from UNESCO Area

Florence to Ban Rickshaws and Caddies from UNESCO Area

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Under the new rules, only a limited number of small electric shuttles are allowed.

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Florence Removes 187 Keyboxes in UNESCO Area

Florence Removes 187 Keyboxes in UNESCO Area; Fines to Follow

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The Florence Municipal Police have completed the removal of 187 keyboxes from the city’s UNESCO-designated historic center.

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UNESCO recommendations for the historic centre of Florence

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Editorial Staff News

This is the executive summary and recommendations of the report Joint UNESCO World Heritage Centre – ICOMOS, adivsory mission to the world heritage site of the historic centre of Florence, Italy.

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18 million euros will bankroll the so-called Great Uffizi project in Florence,

Uffizi to benefit 18 million culture package

Friday, August 7, 2015 Editorial Staff News

18 million euros will bankroll the so-called Great Uffizi project in Florence, which aims to renovate the gallery and rearrange some of its masterpieces.

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Apennines between Tuscany and Emilia (Photo Pagano)

Apennines become a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Three Italian sites become UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Po Delta, Ledro Alps and Appennino sites added to list.

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Florence hosts the Unesco World Forum

Thursday, October 2, 2014 Editorial Staff Arts

The third edition of the UNESCO World Forum on Culture and Cultural Industries will take place from 2 to 4 October 2014 in Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy.

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Historic Centre of Florence

The UNESCO World Forum 2014 will take place in Florence (VIDEO)

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Editorial Staff Travel

The UNESCO World Forum on Culture and industries will take place in Florence in October 2014, after the success of previous editions at Monza in 2009 and 2011.

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Unesco status for 14 Medici Villas in Tuscany

Sunday, August 12, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

boboli-garden-florenceFourteen Medici villas and gardens are included in the Unesco candidacy, which was sent to Unesco offices in Paris this year. Among the villas seeking World Heritage Status are Villa Careggi in Florence, where Lorenzo The Magnificent was born and died and which today is the property of the Tuscan Region.

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Unesco chooses Florence for ICOMOS 2014

Thursday, January 26, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

FlorenceThe city of Florence wins the next General Assembly of ICOMOS 2014, the most important international event aimed at the preservation of cultural heritage. The ICOMOS Executive Committee accepted the proposal made by the President of ICOMOS Italy, Maurizio Stefano, to host the big event in the city.

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
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Andreina Contessa Appointed Director of Accademia Gallery and Bargello MuseumsAndreina Contessa Appointed Director of Accademia Gallery and Bargello Museums
Violent Raid at Mugello Wind Farm Site in TuscanyViolent Raid at Mugello Wind Farm Site in Tuscany
Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 600 Tourists at Coastal Campground in TuscanyWildfire Forces Evacuation of 600 Tourists at Coastal Campground in Tuscany
Florence Considers Day-Trip Ticket, Inspired by Venice ModelFlorence Considers Day-Trip Ticket, Inspired by Venice Model
Taxi Drivers Strike in Florence Amid NCC DisputeTaxi Drivers Strike in Florence Amid NCC Dispute

NEWS

An American tourist was assaulted and injured during a violent robbery attempt in Florence

American Tourist Injured in Violent Robbery Attempt in Central Florence

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Climbers on Santa Croce: Security Concerns Rise After Risky Video Goes Viral

Viral Video: Climbers Scale Santa Croce in Florence

Monday, July 14, 2025

BUSINESS

With €6 billion in annual exports to the U.S., Florence could face major losses, says the local Chamber of Commerce.

Tuscany Faces Over €1 Billion in Potential Losses from US Tariffs

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Chianti Wine Faces Market Challenges and Hailstorms. Photo by Arnaud 25, CC BY-SA 3.0

Chianti Wine Grapples with Market Pressures and Climate Threats

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

TECH

FeelHippo AUV, a fully autonomous underwater vehicle equipped with advanced optical and acoustic sensors

Florence University Wins NATO Underwater Robotics Contest Again

Friday, July 18, 2025
Pisa Turns Tradition into Play with Vintage-Style Videogame Inspired by Gioco del Ponte

Pisa Launches Vintage Arcade Game Inspired by Gioco del Ponte

Saturday, June 28, 2025

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LIFE

Three Books by Florentine Authors Offering Insight into Florence

Thursday, July 10, 2025
“The Monster of Florence” Series to Premiere October 22 on Netflix

The Monster of Florence Series to Premiere October 22 on Netflix

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

SPORTS

€55M for Florence: Urban Plan Frees Funds for Franchi

Government Releases €55M to Florence, Stadium Renovation Back on Track

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Formula 1 Returns to Mugello with the Historic Grand Prix of Italy in 2026

Friday, July 11, 2025

OPINIONS

The international fast food chain McDonald’s is “one step away from signing” a lease for the premises of the historic Olympion café

We Must Believe in Beauty

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Boston Tea Party, 1773 – The protest against British tea taxes sparked not only a revolution, but also a cultural shift: coffee replaced tea as the drink of American identity.

Trump’s New Tariffs Feel Like an Embargo—and China’s Ready

Sunday, July 13, 2025

ITALIANO

Oltre 200 adesioni in due mesi: no alle nuove case al Crocifisso di Signa

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Un weekend di teatro ed emozioni a Firenze: workshop aperto a tutti

Monday, May 26, 2025
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