Landmark bridge to undergo €2 million restoration.
Florence is to restore the world-famous Ponte Vecchio bridge in the first comprehensive restoration of the Italian landmark which dates to 1345.
The €2 million proje...
Uffizi introduces evening openings and paperless tickets.
The new director of the Uffizi Galleries, Simone Verde, has unveiled several changes at the Florence museum including evening openings and paperless ticketing....
Embark on a journey to explore the Mystical and Historical depths of Montecristo.
Since ancient times, the island of Montecristo in the Tuscan archipelago has held an almost mystical significance—even the Romans called...
Rescue efforts underway at construction site.
At least three construction workers died and two others were left missing on Friday after a concrete pillar collapsed at a building site in the Italian city of Florence.
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In a move that blends the rich viticultural heritage of Tuscany with cutting-edge sustainable architecture, Florence's Amerigo Vespucci Airport is set to unveil a groundbreaking feature that is as innovative as it is une...
Simple-yet-hearty dishes have been a staple of Italian cooking since the Middle Ages.
For centuries, farmers and peasants had to learn how to utilize minimal ingredients and food scraps to create dishes that provided s...
Interview with Kacie Rose Burns, the Florence-based content creator with almost a million followers on TikTok.
by Elizabeth Djinis
Kacie Rose Burns, 29, couldn’t quite have imagined how much her solo trip to Italy an...
Ponte Vecchio bridge dates to 1345.
An American tourist was fined €500 for driving onto Florence's Ponte Vecchio bridge on Thursday, according to Italian news reports.
The man, 34, was stopped by traffic police as he...
All you need to know on the the best parks and gardens in Florence.
Secret gardens, public and private parks, and verdant hills, Florence’s reputation for being “green” goes beyond its eco - sustainability efforts. ...
A brief histroy of the Pitti Immagine Uomo fashion show.
From the late 19th century until the current day, prestigious luxury Italian fashion brands have allowed Italy to consistently dominate the fashion industry....
Tuscan capital follows in footsteps of Paris.
Air-conditioned shops in Florence will be ordered to keep their doors closed or risk being fined, the city announced on Friday, as part of measures to reduce energy wastage....
Earthquake epicentre once again in Impruneta.
The area around Florence was shaken by an earthquake, measuring 3.7 in magnitude, at 23.12 on Thursday 12 May.
The epicentre of the quake was in Impruneta, just south of...
Earthquake was also felt in Siena.An earthquake measuring 3.7 in magnitude shook Florence at 17.50 on Tuesday 3 May.
The epicentre of the quake was in Impruneta, just south of the Tuscan capital, according to the Rome-b...
Florence exhibition shows three Michelangelo masterpieces side by side.
The three Pietà sculptures by Renaissance master Michelangelo are on display together for the first time in an exhibition at the Museo Opera del Du...
Florence mayor condemns assault on Canadian woman.
A police investigation is underway after a taxi driver in Florence attacked a female Canadian tourist in the early hours of Friday 14 January.
The assault occurred o...
On the other side of the river Arno in Florence, lies the vibrant Otrarno quarter.
If you want to get away from the tourist traps and experience Florence like a local, Oltrarno is the right place to go. This part of Fl...
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