Travel

Tuscany records 27.5 million overnight stays in summer 2026

Tourist stays increased by an estimated 0.8%, with mountain, countryside and coastal destinations recording the strongest growth.

Florentine researcher and journalist Patrizio Caini travelled to Bulgaria to deepen his field study of the ancient Thracians.

The regional photography competition runs throughout September and is open to professional and amateur photographers.

Travelers arriving in Italy from outside the European Union could face longer waits at airports and border checkpoints from Sunday, September 6, 2026

Euro 1 petrol and Euro 2 diesel cars will be added to the list of vehicles restricted from December 1, 2026.

Train services through the Florence railway hub remain suspended until Wednesday morning, with replacement transport operating for passengers.

Train traffic will stop from late 26 July until 30 July as RFI installs a new railway overpass.

The project aims to improve public transport in the city’s north-west, reduce travel times and support wider urban regeneration.

Beyond its Renaissance landmarks, repeat visitors are increasingly drawn to neighbourhood life, local craftsmanship and everyday culture.