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Cover photo by Marco Badiani at Istituto degli Innocenti
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Cover photo by Marco Badiani at Istituto degli Innocenti
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The ice rink and Ferris wheel make their return, while Nordic traditions and winter wonderlands are just the start of this week’s round-up.
Best events in Florence this week | The Florentine
What's on this week in Florence: here's our pick of best events for November 27-December 4, 2025 in the city and surroundings.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The ice rink and Ferris wheel make their return, while Nordic traditions and winter wonderlands are just the start of this week’s round-up.
A nationwide strike this Friday is set to cause major disruption. Trains, planes and public transport will be heavily affected, with many services cancelled or delayed from Thursday evening through Friday. The protest targets the government’s 2026 Budget Law.
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
A nationwide strike this Friday is set to cause major disruption. Trains, planes and public transport will be heavily affected, with many services cancelled or delayed from Thursday evening through Friday. The protest targets the government’s 2026 Budget Law.
The exhibition Armin Linke: The City as Archive offers a reading of Florence through the photographs of the Italian-German artist Armin Linke, in dialogue with historical images.
Armin Linke at Palazzo Grifoni Budini Gattai | The Florentine
The exhibition Armin Linke: The City as Archive. Florence offers an engaging reading of Florence through the photographs of the Italian-German artist.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The exhibition Armin Linke: The City as Archive offers a reading of Florence through the photographs of the Italian-German artist Armin Linke, in dialogue with historical images.
In the heart of Tuscany an artistic dialogue is taking shape that is capable of renewing the cultural tradition of a region and offering a new vision of well-being.
Sossio and Il Bottaccio: beauty as a universal value | The Florentine
At Il Bottaccio in Versilia, the painter Sossio has brought to life a project that transcends the boundaries of a simple exhibition.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
In the heart of Tuscany an artistic dialogue is taking shape that is capable of renewing the cultural tradition of a region and offering a new vision of well-being.
In the wake of Patti Smith’s incendiary performance at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in 1979, bands like Diaframma and Litfiba made Florence the centre of Italy’s new wave scene.
La vita oscura: Darkwave + Florence in the 1980s | The Florentine
In the wake of Patti Smith’s legendary performance, bands like Diaframma and Litfiba made Florence the centre of Italy’s new wave scene.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In the wake of Patti Smith’s incendiary performance at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in 1979, bands like Diaframma and Litfiba made Florence the centre of Italy’s new wave scene.
A non-competitive, social cycle is what Lulu Fleming sought when she moved to Florence one year ago, the same thing Sonja Lilaj and Bianca Bracht were similarly looking to establish, as it emerged upon a chance encounter one evening.
Social cycling | The Florentine
"The Cheeky Buggers" is a group started by expats with the purpose of putting cycling enthusiasts in touch.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A non-competitive, social cycle is what Lulu Fleming sought when she moved to Florence one year ago, the same thing Sonja Lilaj and Bianca Bracht were similarly looking to establish, as it emerged upon a chance encounter one evening.
A new initiative by Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio Firenze and Fondazione Angeli del Bello introduces the Ambassadors of Florence, citizens and trained operators tasked with acting as a bridge between locals and tourists.
Ambassadors of Florence to promote respectful tourism | The Florentine
A new initiative from Fondazione CR Firenze and Fondazione Angeli del Bello aims to raise awareness about respect for the city's heritage.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A new initiative by Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio Firenze and Fondazione Angeli del Bello introduces the Ambassadors of Florence, citizens and trained operators tasked with acting as a bridge between locals and tourists.
Joyce Acciaioli Rudge, founder and creative director of the Splendor of Florence festival, was awarded with a Florence Ambassador Award on October 30 in the Salone dei Cinquecento.
Joyce Acciaioli Rudge honoured with Florence Ambassador Award | The Florentine
Joyce Acciaioli Rudge, founder and creative director of the Splendor of Florence festival, was awarded with a Florence Ambassador Award.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Joyce Acciaioli Rudge, founder and creative director of the Splendor of Florence festival, was awarded with a Florence Ambassador Award on October 30 in the Salone dei Cinquecento.
The story of Zia Caterina, the iconic taxi driver who, in her late husband’s honour, uses his Milano 25 taxi to drive sick children to the hospital.
Zia Caterina and her living legacy | The Florentine
The story of the iconic taxi driver who, in her late husband’s honour, uses his Milano 25 taxi to drive sick children to the hospital.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The story of Zia Caterina, the iconic taxi driver who, in her late husband’s honour, uses his Milano 25 taxi to drive sick children to the hospital.
Here's where you can turn if you're experiencing domestic abuse in Italy.
Helping victims of domestic abuse in Italy | The Florentine
November 25 marks the International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women. Here's what to do if you are a victim of domestic abuse.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Here's where you can turn if you're experiencing domestic abuse in Italy.
One of the first cooking schools in Italy, Scuola di Arte Culinaria Cordon Bleu di Firenze celebrated 40 years of business with a party in the sumptuous halls of Palazzo Ximènes Panciatichi on November 21.
Cordon Bleu Firenze celebrates 40 years | The Florentine
Scuola di Arte Culinaria Cordon Bleu di Firenze celebrated 40 years with a party at Palazzo Ximènes Panciatichi on November 21.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
One of the first cooking schools in Italy, Scuola di Arte Culinaria Cordon Bleu di Firenze celebrated 40 years of business with a party in the sumptuous halls of Palazzo Ximènes Panciatichi on November 21.
Advantage al British is a programme that teaches English to disadvantaged young people in Florence, empowering them to find good jobs and succeed at life.
Advantage al British | The Florentine
The British Institute of Florence is helping to transform the life chances of Florence’s disadvantaged young people by teaching them English.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Advantage al British is a programme that teaches English to disadvantaged young people in Florence, empowering them to find good jobs and succeed at life.
The project by Fondazione Solidarietà Caritas homeless charity to provide meals to those in need, La Spesa che Vale, meaning the “Grocery Shopping That Counts” is back this winter.
Grocery Shopping That Counts project to provide meals to those in need | The Florentine
Support Fondazione Solidarietà Caritas with a donation this winter.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The project by Fondazione Solidarietà Caritas homeless charity to provide meals to those in need, La Spesa che Vale, meaning the “Grocery Shopping That Counts” is back this winter.
The electric scooter sharing service in Florence will end on April 1, 2026. Launched in 2020 and extended until November 30, the city council has decided not to continue the rental service.
Florence to decommission electric scooter sharing service | The Florentine
The electric scooter sharing service in Florence will end on April 1, 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The electric scooter sharing service in Florence will end on April 1, 2026. Launched in 2020 and extended until November 30, the city council has decided not to continue the rental service.
The first renovated commercial spaces on via Palazzuolo have officially opened as part of the Recreos urban regeneration project, a partnership between Fondazione CR Firenze and the city council.
First two artisan workshops open on via Palazzuolo as part of urban regeneration project | The Florentine
The first renovated commercial spaces on via Palazzuolo have officially opened as part of the Recreos urban regeneration project.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The first renovated commercial spaces on via Palazzuolo have officially opened as part of the Recreos urban regeneration project, a partnership between Fondazione CR Firenze and the city council.
Florence has named a garden after Robert Francis Kennedy on the centenary of his birth on November 20, 1925 in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Florence names a garden after Robert F. Kennedy | The Florentine
The Giardino Robert F. Kennedy was opened today at the intersection of via Il Prato and via Bernardo Rucellai.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Florence has named a garden after Robert Francis Kennedy on the centenary of his birth on November 20, 1925 in Brookline, Massachusetts.
The American International League of Florence's Christmas Bazaar is taking place on November 21 to 23 at the Ippodromo del Visarno. All proceeds will go to charity.
Spirit of giving: the AILO Christmas Bazaar | The Florentine
All of us at AILO are busily working on the preparation of this year’s Christmas Bazaar on November 21, 22 and 23.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The American International League of Florence's Christmas Bazaar is taking place on November 21 to 23 at the Ippodromo del Visarno. All proceeds will go to charity.
AILO holds its much-anticipated Christmas Bazaar and we gear up for Thanksgiving with venues across Florence hosting festivities.
Best events in Florence this week | The Florentine
What's on this week in Florence: here's our pick of best events for November 20-27, 2025 in the city and surroundings.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
AILO holds its much-anticipated Christmas Bazaar and we gear up for Thanksgiving with venues across Florence hosting festivities.
Congratulations to Luca's by Paulo Airaudo for its first Michelin star, which was announced today! Read our review from 2023:
Subtly stylish: Luca’s by Paulo Airaudo | The Florentine
Luca’s by Paulo Airaudo at Hotel La Gemma is a den of green panelled walls, herringbone parquet flooring and on-trend palm papered ceilings.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Congratulations to Luca's by Paulo Airaudo for its first Michelin star, which was announced today! Read our review from 2023:
The National Archaeological Museum inaugurated the Chimera Room, a renovated space dedicated to the Chimera of Arezzo, the Etruscan bronze that once belonged to Cosimo I de’ Medici: https://www.theflorentine.net/2025/11/19/national-archaeological-museum-unveils-new-room-for-the-chimera-of-arezzo/
November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The National Archaeological Museum inaugurated the Chimera Room, a renovated space dedicated to the Chimera of Arezzo, the Etruscan bronze that once belonged to Cosimo I de’ Medici: https://www.theflorentine.net/2025/11/19/national-archaeological-museum-unveils-new-room-for-the-chimera-of-arezzo/
Lights on in via Tornabuoni ✨ It may be early, but Florence is already slipping into the festive mood...
November 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Lights on in via Tornabuoni ✨ It may be early, but Florence is already slipping into the festive mood...
The bridge that links Le Cure and Campo di Marte with the rest of Florence is set to be demolished and rebuilt by September 2026.
Ponte al Pino to be rebuilt | The Florentine
Works are set to be completed by September 2026.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The bridge that links Le Cure and Campo di Marte with the rest of Florence is set to be demolished and rebuilt by September 2026.
"Around 70, names are harder to remember, and the vertical challenges begin. The time has come for you to pay attention to elevators and handrails."
Read the full article by Duncan Geddes: https://www.theflorentine.net/2025/11/12/handrails-florence/
Read the full article by Duncan Geddes: https://www.theflorentine.net/2025/11/12/handrails-florence/
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"Around 70, names are harder to remember, and the vertical challenges begin. The time has come for you to pay attention to elevators and handrails."
Read the full article by Duncan Geddes: https://www.theflorentine.net/2025/11/12/handrails-florence/
Read the full article by Duncan Geddes: https://www.theflorentine.net/2025/11/12/handrails-florence/
Newly planted trees, fountains and cycle paths are just some of the highlights of the new-look piazza Beccaria presented by Florence council as the city’s third tramline gets ready to slice through the historic square.
The future of piazza Beccaria | The Florentine
The piazza designed by Giuseppe Poggi is getting a green facelift as the city's third tramline prepares to slice through it.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Newly planted trees, fountains and cycle paths are just some of the highlights of the new-look piazza Beccaria presented by Florence council as the city’s third tramline gets ready to slice through the historic square.
From tokens to prayer cushions, a new exhibition at the Innocenti Museum brings to light the traces of Florence’s foundling girls and the women who left them behind.
Girls in the Innocenti Archive: histories of Florence’s foundlings unveiled | The Florentine
From tokens to prayer cushions, a new exhibition brings to light the traces of Florence’s foundling girls and the women who left them behind.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
From tokens to prayer cushions, a new exhibition at the Innocenti Museum brings to light the traces of Florence’s foundling girls and the women who left them behind.