From Elizabeth Barrett Browning to E.M. Forster, Henry James, John Ruskin and Artemisia Gentileschi, Florence has inspired ...

Getting used to a new environment can be challenging, especially when academic expectations can be so different ...

The intricacies of international shipping can be overwhelming, but Francesca and Annalisa from Mail Boxes can help.

In late summer the Pesca Regina di Londa grows in the Florentine mountains. A perfect moment to visit this beautiful part of ...

The story of a Florentine artist who founded a university in Thailand, then known as Siam. Today, he's considered the father ...

With porcini season fast approaching, John Bersani's delicious tagliatelle recipe is a great way to savour the prized ...

Only 15% of the 18,000 American students who study abroad in Florence each year interact continuously with Italians. This ...

For the first time since its discovery in 1975, Michelangelo’s secret room will be regularly open to the public starting from November 15. The tiny space accessible via the New Sacristy in the Museum ...

4½ minutes: the story behind Fotoautomatica Phoebe Hunt talks to Matteo Sani about what’s so magical about vintage photo booths and why he decided to rescue them as FOTOAUTOMATICA.

What's on this week in Florence: here's our pick of best events for August 21-28, 2025 in the city and surroundings.

One of the best things about Florence is that you’re never far from nature. I’ve been guiding hiking and biking tours throughout Europe for over 20 years; when I’m at my home base in Florence, I ...

For the first time, the three Pietàs by Michelangelo are on display together in the Tribune Room at the Opera del Duomo Museum.