Travel

General strike to disrupt transport and services in Florence on Black Friday

Flights, buses and public services affected as unions call nationwide 24-hour walkout.

The Tuscan city placed fifth in a new comparison of luxury hospitality, fine dining and leisure facilities across Europe.

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.