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On this day in history: Savonarola dies

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the morning of 23rd May 1498, the Dominican friar Savonarola was executed in Piazza della Signoria, Florence. He had been found guilty of heresy.

accademia holds image rights of work, Florence court rules. Image shows Michelangelo's statue of David

Florence court upholds Accademia’s image rights of work

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Florence court on Monday upheld the image rights of work of art to the Gallerie dell’Accademia. The sentence follows the unauthorised use by a top publishing house of Michelangelo’s David.

15 Best Things to do in Florence – 2025

April 10, 2023January 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence is a cultural mecca, packed with history, beautiful architecture and sites of significant interest. The capital and heart of Tuscany, its beauty lies in its size. Easy to navigate, it has a more intimate atmosphere than Rome and as the birthplace of the Renaissance movement its worldwide importance cannot be understated.

Michelangelo's David. Imagen de MustangJoe en Pixabay

Florence offers American teacher award

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An American teacher was forced to resign after showing pupils images of Michelangelo’s David. Florence’s mayor intends to invite the teacher to his city.

Uffizi 2022 visitors almost at 2019 levels

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Uffizi Gallery complex attracted over four million visitors in 2022. This is just short of the 2019 record visitor levels.

Florence duomo facade restoration unveils new colours

Florence duomo colours revealed

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The restoration of the Florence duomo uncovered extensive traces of colour on the Virgin with Child and Adoring Angels sculptures. The restoration started in September 2021.

Ponte Vecchio to undergo first major restoration

Florence is freshening up

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Every girl like to look her best and the city of Florence is no different. The city has various restoration projects on the go, and now it’s the turn of the Ponte Vecchio.

piazza de duomo where a police car hit pedestrians

Car careers into procession in cathedral square, Florence

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

This afternoon, a police car hit pedestrians during a religious procession in the Piazza Duomo, Florence. Nine people were injured.

Olafur Eliasson Exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi will be hosting Olafur Eliasson: Nel tuo tempo. It is the largest exhibition in Italy to date exploring the art of Olafur Eliasson, from 22nd September, 2022.

Boboli Gardens to undergo major renovation. Crédito editorial: Bobica10 / Shutterstock.com

Boboli Gardens in Italy’s Florence set to be restored

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Uffizi Galleries announced a major restoration of the Boboli Gardens in Florence. The historic Kaffeehaus has already received attention and is due for reopening in October.