The archaeological site beneath Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio has reopened to the public after five years. The underground area reveals remains of the Roman theatre of ancient Florentia, alongside later medieval structures.
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A fourteenth-century fresco depicting the Madonna del Latte has returned to public view in Florence following a major restoration.
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Florence will ban outdoor dining structures in 50 UNESCO-listed streets from 2026. The rule will affect areas such as Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale degli Uffizi. Officials say the ban will protect historic streets and improve public space.
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Florence collected almost €77 million in tourist tax revenues in 2024, the highest in Italy, according to a new report.
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Italy’s Ministry of Culture has launched an inquiry into Florence’s so-called “black cube,” a controversial ultramodern building in the city’s historic centre.
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A man was filmed scaling the replica of Michelangelo’s David in Florence early Sunday morning, prompting outrage and a police investigation.
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Florence will ban tourist golf carts, rickshaws and other “atypical vehicles” from its historic centre, the city council announced Monday. The new rules form part of the Tuscan capital’s push for sustainable tourism. They are expected to be approved by the municipal council in the coming weeks.
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Florence’s Vasari Corridor has regained its artistic spirit with the addition of several Roman busts from the Uffizi Gallery. This brings new life to the historic walkway which has been empty since it reopened last year.
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Rescue teams worked across 14 municipalities on Saturday after Tuscany floods and landslides left residents stranded, the local prefecture said.
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Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna faced severe weather on Friday as torrential rain caused widespread flooding and pushed several rivers beyond alert levels. A red alert is now in place for Florence, Pisa, and Prato.
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