Wednesday, August 5, 2026

08/05/2026

MOVIE IN ENGLISH. THE ODYSSEY starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Lupita Nyong’o. Giunti Odeon, Palazzo Strozzi. 9 pm.

EXHIBITIONS: ROTHKO IN FLORENCE. Palazzo Strozzi. Open 10 am to 8 pm. Admission: €20.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO 1898-1960. Ferragamo Museum, Piazza Santa Trinita 5. Admission €8.

TIBERIO TITI’S RESTORED WORK OF MICHELANGELO. Casa Buonarroti, Via Ghibellina 70. Open 10 am to 4:30 pm. Admission €8, with a €5, discounted ticket for students under 26.

OTTONE ROSAI, A POET ABOVE ALL. Museo Novecento of 20th and 21st Century Art, piazza Santa Maria Novella 10. Open 11 am – 8 pm. Admission: €13 for museum entry, €9 for ages 18 – 25 and students, exhibition included. Further concessions are available on the museum’s official website.

CARNALE. Luigi Pecci Contemporary Art Center. Viale della Repubblica 277, Prato. Open 10 am to 7 pm. Admission €10.

High Speed Train Service Disrupted

Due to construction by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (Italian Railways or RFI) on the Ponte al Pino overpass, [...]
Construction Begins on the T4.1 Tram Line

Florence’s public transit system announced exciting news to city residents and prospective visitors in late July, 2026. [...]
Florence’s Record Number of Centenarians

Florence, one of the oldest cities in Italy, has reached a peak for the number of centenarians [...]
Rising Costs Shape Life in Florence

From higher prices at the supermarket to the possibility of more expensive public transportation, economic pressures continue to [...]
Florence’s Summer 2026 Night Bus Network

Late nights in Florence are about to become easier to navigate. Beginning June 11, the city will [...]
Steep Rise in Inflation Affects Florence

While Florence remains one of Italy’s most popular destinations for tourists, new data shows that everyday life is [...]

‘Mama Mia’: Florence’s New Brunch Spot

For Americans living in Florence or travelers craving a taste of home, finding a true American-style brunch can [...]
Chocolatier Andrea Bianchini: The Return

Inside the bustling environment of Mercato Centrale, the long-established Tuscan chocolatier and artisan, Andrea Bianchini, has just settled [...]
Harry’s Bar Grand Re-Opening

The renowned Harry’s Bar formally opened its new doors in an independent location on Via Il [...]
H&M Reopens With a Clean, New Look

November 21 marked the anticipated reopening of Central Florence’s H&M store, located at Via Por Santa Maria, following [...]
A Virtual Reality Dome Experience

This week, the world of the Renaissance collided with modern-day technology. The historic and culturally enriching experience of [...]
Forte Belvedere Under New Management

The historic Forte Belvedere will reopen to the public on June 24 with a renewed focus on culture [...]