Klab Conti has long been a leading light on Florence’s fitness scene, but now the heritage-soaked hub has upped its game with reassuring safety measures and an all-new aeration system. ...
Give the gift of something Florentine this Valentine’s Day. Here’s The Florentine’s pick of the crop for the Tuscany lovers in your life. Many ship internationally and have English-friendly online shops. ...
SCULPTURE/ The Bronze Portraits of Michelangelo by Daniele da Volterra February 15-June 19 At the Galleria dell’Accademia. Ph/ Guido Cozzi The renowned gallery home to Michelangelo’s David is ...
Florence is unbeatably one of the most romantic cities and Festa degli Innamorati is widely celebrated around town. In addition to stocking up on Baci chocolates, check out some great ...
There’s never been a better time to have a spa all to yourself. Here are five hotels with wellness facilities in central Florence. Hotel Palazzo Castri 1874 ...
On the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, various initiatives are organized around Florence. The Jewish Community at Firenze Ebraica have put together a full list ...
An industrious city with its centuries-old port, Livorno is also a seat of contemporary culture. The Florentine explores the artistic depths of Livorno on behalf of Toscana Promozione Turistica, Tuscany’s ...
It was back in 2004 when a South African living in London named Paul Sinton-Hewitt gave birth to the first parkrun event, with his partner Joanne, three other volunteers and a ...
REMEMBER/ International Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27 On the occasion of the holocaust memorial on January 27, various initiatives are organized around the city, including the projection ...
Destination Florence sets out their programme for the year ahead with themes and suggestions for each month. On their blog and website, you’ll find endless ideas for experiences and adventures ...
COMMUNITY / Thanksgiving with The Florentine 6.30pm, November 25 Come dine with us! At 6.30pm on November 25, join us at Ruffino’s Poggio Casciano wine estate to ...
FASHION/ Pitti Immagine The fashion-filled fest at Fortezza da Basso spreads style all over the city with Pitti Immagine Uomo 101 (menswear) and Pitti Immagine Bimbo 94 ...
EXHIBITION/ Anj Smith A Willow Grows Aslant the Brook December 17 to May 1, 2022 12 works by the British artist Anj Smith (Kent, United Kingdom, 1978) ...
Florence has a timeless beauty that echoes throughout the city walls, providing a panoramic backdrop for its flourishing nightlife. Picture this: it’s an autumn evening in piazza Santo Spirito and ...
CONTEMPORARY/ HI WOMAN! The News of the Future December 11 to February 27, 2022 Paola Pivi ‘Have you seen me before’ Twenty-two international artists feature in this ...
Gentlemen with a longing to look their best this holiday season need seek no more. Nestled along borgo San Jacopo, a flick of a blade away from the Ponte Vecchio, ...
From books to candles, experiences to wine, here’s The Florentine’s pick of the presents this holiday season for the Florence lovers in your life. Glowing ...
Christmas in Florence is always a magical time of the year. Here’s the line-up of events organized by the City of Florence in December 2021. F-Light Festival ...
EXHIBITION/ Benozzo Gozzoli and the Chapel of the Magi and Il Fiorentino: The Grand Diamond of Tuscany The Renaissance master and his relationship with Florence is at ...
SOLIDARITY/ International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women November 25 On the occasion of the day dedicated to the condemnation of violence against women, the ...
EXHIBITION/ Monte Verità: Back to Nature November 19 – December 10 Breathe in utopia and dream of a different world. At the dawn of the 20th century, ...
ART/ Restoration Conversations: The New Woman Behind the Camera 6.30pm, November 16 Tune in for curatorial conversations From the 1920s to the 1950s, women photographers changed history ...
There’s far more to Pisa than the Leaning Tower, the sweeping curve of the River Arno and Galileo Galilei Airport. The Florentine spent a day exploring all things artistic in ...
Eight miles south of Florence lies the Florence American Cemetery, memorializing thousands of Americans who fell while liberating Italy during World War II. The Florentine speaks with Superintendent Angel Matos about ...