Located in Piazza della Repubblica, Caffè Giubbe Rosse has reopened to the public after five years of closure, reestablishing its status as an iconic venue in central Florence. Known for its rich history as a cultural hub for writers, artists and intellectuals, this historic institution, along with its waiters in red, returns to the square. Excellent service and good food aside, the café is renowned for its role in the cultivation of [...]
Looking for the perfect place to grab a cappuccino while studying? Or to be more specific, would you want to enjoy that cappuccino while being in the presence of cats? If so, you are in luck as the brand-new Cat Café Firenze, located on Via Giuseppe Verdi, 18/R is ready to welcome guests to meet new furry friends. This Café will have you smiling the moment you walk in as I was kindly [...]
The 100-year-old Odeon Cinema embarks on a new path a century after its original opening. The Giunti publishing house now collaborates with the Germani family, who had managed the cinema since 1936, including negotiations with the city council with a project to reimagine the movie theater into a cultural center. After months of planning involving the city administration and Giunti the doors opened on November 4, 2023, and the newly developed space was [...]
In the heart of Florence, just behind Piazza Strozzi, a new location for the DelBrenna jewelry boutique has opened at Borgo Santi Apostoli 45/r. With family roots traced back to the 13th century, and shops and a showroom long established in the Tuscan city of Cortona, Sebastian and Megan DelBrenna have set out to redefine elegance and craftsmanship in the city of Renaissance. From its inception, DelBrenna set out to be not only [...]
This July, Florence welcomes its second Starbucks on via dei Cerretani and the lines have been stretched out the door and beyond. When you step inside the establishment, the cool air provides relief from the oppressive summer heat, while the pastel pink walls with gold and green accents complement that of the famous Cathedral just steps away. Once inside, pandemonium ensues, with shouts of coffee orders and a combination of questions and compliments [...]
A brand new Ditta Artigianale opened its doors in Piazza Ferrucci on March 30, the Florentine coffee chain’s fifth location in 10 years of business. Despite its location — slightly off the beaten path for the average tourist — the café has already been attracting customers due to its distinctiveness and cultivated charm. Plenty of seating, an outdoor bar shaded by colorful umbrellas, flora, and greenery, and an adjacent bakery and newsstand, [...]
Wild Buns is a Scandinavian bakery on Via di Camaldoli, 1/c in the Oltrarno neighborhood. The newest local craze, the café is a small but lovely little place in a cute area of Florence. When you walk in, you’re immediately surrounded by the rich smell of baking and specialty coffee, all made locally. After three on-off years of welcoming guests at various pop-up locations, Wild Buns finally found a permanent home in [...]
Right off the bank of the Arno lies a gem of Florence preserved from the passage of time. Harry’s Bar combines the classic ambiance of the 1950s with modern offerings to create an elegant and secluded atmosphere for Florentines and visitors alike to escape. Harry’s Bar prides itself on being an experience for all who step through its doors: “much more than a restaurant, not just an American Bar.” While the venue itself [...]
The new Museum of Russian Icons has just opened in the Palazzo Pitti. Housed in four large rooms previously inaccessible to the public, the 78 ancient pieces are the oldest collection of icons outside of Russia. Permanently exhibited, the icons, in a setting graced with 17th century frescoes on walls and ceilings, have captions in Italian, English and Cyrillic translating the wording. The Medici and Lorraine ruling families, well known for patronizing [...]
Museumgoers rejoice! After months of waiting, the Uffizi Gallery reopened starting May 4 with not one, not two, not three, but 14 new rooms showcasing over 120 self-portraits from the 16th century. Newly displayed works by artists including Daniele da Volterra, Rosso Fiorentino, and Bartolomeo Passerotti will be showcased, with 13 rooms dedicated to the masterpieces by artists of Florentine, Emilian, and Roman origin. The 14th and final room will display the self-portraits of the artists along [...]