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Wisteria season in Florence can only be described as ethereal. For a few brief weeks, the city blooms in shades of pink and purple ... Show more

Born 574 years ago today outside the bounds of convention and accused of a capital crime at 24, Leonardo da Vinci remained an elusive figure even in his own ... Show more

From April 14 to August 2, the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi hosts There Are Other Fish In The Sea, a site specific installation by the internationally ... Show more

She was orphaned at birth, held hostage at eight, and shipped to a foreign court at fourteen to marry a man who ignored her for another woman ... Show more

Train travel between Florence and Rome is set to face major disruption this weekend (April 11–12) due to a nationwide 23-hour rail strike ... Show more

Firenze in primavera: where every corner looks like a painting that hasn't dried yet.

The dove has flown. Photos of Easter in Florence 2026 by Studio Massimo Sestini

Discover the 7 new additions to Florence: fine dining, secret villas, simplified travel, and open art exhibits. From hidden escapes to new cultural openings ... Show more

Firenze Déco—Atmospheres of the 1920s is an exhibition at Palazzo Medici Riccardi from April 2 to August 25 that explores the artistic and cultural vitality ... Show more

The allure of art déco at Palazzo Medici Riccardi | The Florentine

Celebrate spring as the events calendar comes alive in April with a busy cultural calendar, and plenty of ways to come together ... Show more

Easter Sunday in Florence sees the return of the “Scoppio del Carro”, a ritual that has shaped the city’s celebrations for more than 350 years ... Show more

Florence in motion: water is running, wind is blowing, and people are enjoying. Spring really does bring new life.

A listening room dedicated to Mark Rothko and Morton Feldman is being hosted by Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella ... Show more

Did you feel it? Earthquake between 3.9 and 4.4 near Pistoia

Florence’s vintage scene moves between weekly markets, monthly antiques fairs and one-off pop-ups. Here’s where to go this spring! Rare Market 📍 Ippodromo del ... Show more

Did you feel it? An earth tremor was felt as far as Florence this morning at 09:40 with a magnitude of 4.1 near Pistoia.

Florence’s top restaurateurs, sommeliers and journalists attended a masterclass this morning with Maximilian Josef Riedel ... Show more

Chasing sun, sea, or a quiet Tuscan village? The Easter long weekend is calling. Where are you headed? Let us know in the comments. 📸 Marco Badiani

Painted in late 15th-century Florence, Primavera is one of the most detailed visual interpretations of spring in Western art ... Show more

Why is Friday the 17th considered unlucky in Italy? And why would you avoid sitting 13 at the table? From ancient numerology to Christian symbolism ... Show more

For a limited time, discover the lesser-known gems around Florence. This March 21+22, Italy's Environmental Fund (FAI) is opening the doors to historic ... Show more

Florence is in a social housing moment. From former factories to military barracks and innovative co‑housing, the city is rolling out projects it has long ... Show more

Palazzo Strozzi unveils an exhibition dedicated to the master of American modern art, Mark Rothko, on view from March 14 to August 23 ... Show more

Marked each March 13, World Sleep Day promotes healthy sleep and raises awareness of sleep disorders. Florence offers curious glimpses into the history of rest ... Show more

Michelangelo Buonarroti is one of the most famous artists in history, but his life was full of surprises that don’t always make the headlines ... Show more