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Keyboxes Banned by National Decree

The city of Florence is moving toward a 10 point plan for more sustainable tourism. The [...]
November 29 Limited Transit Strike

Several transport companies including Autolinee Toscana have announced a four hour strike on Friday, November 29. Regional [...]
The Underpass Library: A Happy Ending

Marco, the “bookseller,” will have his own secondhand book stall at the local outdoor market in Piazza delle [...]
Security Guards Assigned to Florence Trams

Specially trained security guards will be on duty in all of Florence’s trams each day until the end [...]
Nov. 8 Comprenhensive Transport Strike

A 24-hour nationwide strike has been announced in the public transport sector for Friday, November 8, affecting buses [...]
Florence’s Loitering Ban to Improve Safety

An official loitering ban has recently been introduced in Cascine Park, the Fortezza da Basso, Via Palazzuolo, and [...]

The Caffé Giubbe Rosse Returns to Florence

Located in Piazza della Repubblica, Caffè Giubbe Rosse has reopened to the public after five years of [...]
The Debut of Florence’s First Cat Cafe

Looking for the perfect place to grab a cappuccino while studying? Or to be more specific, would you [...]
Giunti Odeon: A New Space, a New Story

The 100-year-old Odeon Cinema embarks on a new path a century after its original opening. The Giunti publishing [...]
DelBrenna Jewelers Opens in Florence

In the heart of Florence, just behind Piazza Strozzi, a new location for the DelBrenna jewelry boutique has [...]
Starbucks & Badiani Open in the City Center

This July, Florence welcomes its second Starbucks on via dei Cerretani and the lines have been stretched out [...]
Ditta Artigianale Opens in Pzz. Ferrucci

A brand new Ditta Artigianale opened its doors in Piazza Ferrucci on March 30, the Florentine coffee [...]