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“The quantity and determination of subjects active in the field of patronage both ecclesiastical and secular,” wrote art historian Cristina Acidini, characterized Florence “at the time of the free Communes and beyond over the centuries: the civil government, the Christian church and religious orders, the arts or guilds, banks, confraternities, aris...

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E-RIHS - European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science(www.e-rihs.eu) provides technologically advanced tools and specialized expertise to explore the secrets of the colors in an ancient painting, analyze the composition of historic textiles or identify archaeological sites. This infrastructure brings together Europe’s most prestigious rese...

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I was entering a new decade of my life at 30 and decided to take inventory of my life. I was happily living in San Francisco with a wonderful group of friends. I had a rent-controlled apartment and had saved enough money for a down payment on a home. After a while, though, I felt like something was missing. I needed somewhere that would foster my c...

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By now, it’s a well-known fact that whisky is pretty much made everywhere nowadays, from Mississippi to Tasmania to China to New Jersey to... well, you get the point. But every now and then I still encounter a whisky for the first time and think, they make whisky there? So finding out that there’s a craft spirits distillery making whisky in Florenc...

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Easter in Italy 2025 is a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s most important and deeply rooted traditions. Known as Pasqua, Easter is celebrated with solemn processions, festive gatherings, and centuries-old rituals. In 2025, Holy Week falls between 13th and 20th April, making it the perfect time to explore Italy’s rich cultural a...

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I moved to Florence, Italy once when I was 20 and again at 30. The second time I moved, I found a way to immerse myself in Italian culture. It completely changed how I view Florence. I now feel like it's a place where I belong. I have had two major crises in my life, one at 20 and one at 30. Both times, I decided the only way to find myself out of...

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As highlighted by a study recently presented, Tuscany is the preferred Italian region for European buyers seeking to invest in high-end properties in Italy. With 20% of total searches, Florence and the other 9 Tuscan provinces take the top spot.   According to updated land registry data through 2022, there were 68,720 high-end properties in It...

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In the heart of Florence, a city that symbolizes the Renaissance, there is a tradition that blends spectacle, art, and history: flag-throwing. The Bandierai degli Uffizi, founded in 1973, are Florence's official flag bearers and represent one of the most authentic expressions of Italy's historical culture. With their choreographed movements, accomp...

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The U.S. Consulate in Florence could be among the diplomatic offices targeted for closure as part of the Trump administration’s effort to downsize the State Department. According to Politico, the administration is planning significant reductions in diplomatic missions worldwide, which may include the closure of consulates in Florence. The initiativ...

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Italy is marking the 550th anniversary of the High Renaissance genius Michelangelo with a series of special events and cultural initiatives, centred mainly in Florence. The celebrations begin on Thursday, 550 years after the birth of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni in the village of Caprese Michelangelo, located about 100 km east of the...

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