Travel

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.

Applications now open for citizens who will help bridge residents and tourists in the historic centre.

From November 15 to December 21, the city welcomes one of Italy’s most beloved holiday traditions.

A 20-officer municipal police team will patrol Florence’s buses and trams daily, with extra night shifts on weekends.

At Florence’s Stazione Leopolda, 90 events and 350 speakers on November 11–12.

According to new data from the Florence Chamber of Commerce, tourism in the area remains 13.3% below 2019 levels.

Starting November 15, 2025, companies whose vehicles are caught stopping outside designated areas will face immediate restrictions.

The Finnish airline will operate two weekly flights, on Thursdays and Sundays.

More than half involving tourist coaches entering the city without paying the required access ticket.

Two weeks after Florence banned rickshaws, the city is adjusting while drivers continue to protest.