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Terzo Giardino in the Florence City Center
An Intriguing Green Space Along the Arno River From a distance, or even when you are standing in the middle of it, this space along the embankment of the Arno River appears to be a messy, unkept,...
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Cenacolo di Fuligno
A gem to behold! Many are unaware of the role Florence played in developing the theme of the Last Supper in paintings (cenacolo in Italian) – and even fewer are aware of where to find these...
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Mobike Bike Sharing in Florence
Bike sharing with “free flow” bikes has arrived thanks to Mobike: the first 500 bikes to be used with the use of App are on the streets (updated Sept. 20th with our review at the end) Both city...
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A Ferragosto at the museums
If you’re in Florence for the long holiday weekend this mid-August, take advantage to immerse yourself with art at Florence’s top museums! In fact, the national holiday falls on Tuesday, making this...
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Villa Costanza, a new parking lot to visit Florence
Since mid-June, visitors to Florence have an extra option when arriving by car to NOT enter the city and park and ride the tramway into town. Just outside the town of Scandicci, a large parking lot was...
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New Tickets and Pricing for the Uffizi Gallery Museums
Take note of new costs to visit the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace and Boboli starting March 1st, 2018 The Uffizi Gallery museums (which also includes the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens) are rolling out...
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UK Prime Minister Theresa May Comes to Florence
Last week, completely by surprise, the press office of Downing Street announced UK’s Prime Minister Theresa May will be in Florence on September 22 to deliver a key speech on the negotiations for...
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3 Top Art Exhibitions & A Fair in Florence this Fall
Unexpected Art Pairings in Florence This fall brings interesting exhibition and art pairings to Florence, from the Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza Signoria and Gallerie degli Uffizi inaugurating new exhibits...
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Death of tourist in Santa Croce leads to closure
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of a 52-year-old tourist from Spain visiting the Basilica of Santa Croce this past Thursday. Italian wire service ANSA reports that Daniel...
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Closed in Florence: Towers & Museums
Giotto Bell Tower & The Marino Marini Museum As you make your vacation itinerary plans this November, here are a few dates you need to remember. The Giotto Bell Tower, located next to the Duomo and...
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New Year’s Eve Party in Florence at the Hard Rock Cafe
A ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE IN FLORENCE Are you looking for the perfect spot in Florence to spend your New Year’s Eve this year, rocking as you welcome 2018? Do you want to enjoy live music and a special,...
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Must See: Art Exhibits in Florence
Not only are we coming up to the end of the year, but we are also coming up to the closing date for many of the spectacular art shows happening in Florence. No extended deadlines are on the horizon, so...
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Best of 2017: Must reads if you’re coming to Florence!
Our best content in 2017: make sure to read these if you’re planning a trip to Florence! We have made it our job to write and share our knowledge and experience of living and loving Florence to help...
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10 of the Best Instagram Photos in 2017 by VisitFlorence
2017 was another fabulous year of beautiful photographs of Florence thanks to everyone who shared their gorgeous shots with us by using our official hashtag #visitflorence on Instagram. We want to...
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Duomo single ticket pass to increase by 3 euros
Starting this March, the single pass ticket that is needed to visit the monuments for the Duomo in Florence will increase by 3 euros, while the time of validity will increase from 48 to 72 hours. The...
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Fireworks on every 24th waiting for the Festival of St. John
Villa Bardini announces fireworks on the 24th of every month until the San Giovanni festival January 24th launched a series of events and conferences at the Observatory of Traditions and Cultural...
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Big Game 2018: Don’t miss the NFL Final at Hard Rock Cafe!
The Big Game is coming on Sunday, February 4! Do you know where you’re watching it? Whether you’re on vacation or are local resident, if you don’t want to miss the biggest annual event of American...
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Florence Honors Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici
February 18 celebrates the greatest patroness of the arts in Florence’s history: Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici. As the last of the ruling Medici family, Anna Maria Luisa wrote out the “Family Pact” which...
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Entrance at the Uffizi gets you into the Archeological Museum free
Paying their dues, and honoring their origins, the Uffizi Gallery has signed an agreement that, as of the March 1st, 2018, with the purchase of a ticket to the Uffizi you will also get free entrance...
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A free classical music concert on Feburary 15 by USA band
Do you love classical music and free concerts? Then next week we suggest you head over near Ponte Vecchio, to Santo Stefano al Ponte, for an hour of musical enjoyment performed by an 88 member band...
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