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‘I’ve been told off for taking snaps too’: our critic on the selfie-taking crackdown at the Uffizi gallery

As another piece of art falls victim to social media, Florence’s Uffizi gallery is placing restrictions on visitors’ behaviour. Is this a sensible safeguard – or simple snobbery?

The Guardian - UK

Botched selfie: Tourist damages 18th-century painting at Uffizi Gallery in Florence

The museum's director said that “the problem of visitors coming to museums to make memes or take selfies for social media is rampant.” The tourist was identified and “will be prosecuted".

Euronews

Florence gallery slams selfie-taking tourists after historic painting damaged

A hole was ripped in the bottom corner of the canvas after the tourist tripped and fell into it

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Florence finally to be rid of notorious 60-metre crane after two decades

Italy’s cultural minister will attend celebration once ‘metal monster’ beside famous Uffizi Galleries is removed

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Storms make way for summer heat in Europe

Florence in Italy could hit 39C as hot weather sweeps continent, while parts of South Africa brace for snow

The Guardian - UK

Italy loses latest court battle to clear Airbnb lockboxes from streets

Tourists had criticised the ban for making check-in more complicated

The Independent UK

Gucci goes alfresco in Florence as it awaits rebirth under buzzy new creative boss

Struggling label produces upbeat parade of greatest hits on home turf while Demna completes stint at Balenciaga

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My kind of town! Chicago is the only U.S. city to land a spot on list of 20 best places in the world for culture

The ranking was compiled by Time Out experts and a survey of 18,500 people

The Independent UK

‘Hitler’s hatred of the scientist had intensified. There was a price on his head’: the tragic story of Robert Einstein, Albert’s cousin

After the famous physicist fled Germany in 1933, his cousin Robert moved his family to Italy, where they thought they had found safety. Then, the day before liberation, Nazis smashed down their front door …

The Guardian - UK

Justice Department seeks death penalty for man who killed fellow supermax inmate

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty against a man accused of killing a fellow inmate at the federal government’s “Supermax” prison in Florence, Colorado, while serving a life sentence for killing his cellmate at another lockup

The Independent UK

From the gulag to the rolling hills of Tuscany: 100 Years of Karl Stengel

The centenary of the birth of postwar Hungarian artist Karl Stengel offers a moment to rediscover the artist’s extraordinary story, with exhibitions in Florence, London, and Mexico highlighting his legacy.

Euronews

Tracey Emin's Sex and Solitude: An unmissable exhibition of love, loss and healing in Florence

Running until 20 July 2025, the mesmerising show spans more than 60 of Emin's works, from neon confessions to visceral paintings and haunting bronzes.

Euronews

Florence Cathedral Closed As Italy's Tuscany On Flood Alert

Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and urging residents to stay indoors.

International Business Times

Florence, Pisa on flood alert as heavy rain closes museums and roads

Residents have been evacuated as several major rivers threaten to burst their banks

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Mexican Judge Agrees To Analyze Request By 'El Chapo' Guzman To Be Repatriated After Years Of Rejections

Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is currently serving his sentence at the ADX Florence, a maximum-security federal prison in Colorado

The Guardian - UK

‘Ambition beyond words’: How Siena’s art revolution brought heaven down to earth

Before the Black Death devastated Siena, the city thrummed with energy, expressed in art and architecture designed to dazzle its audience – and which still astonishes 800 years later

The Guardian - UK

10 reasons to visit Italy in 2025: the best new holidays and cultural events

Walking and cycling tours, family holidays, great places to stay, blockbuster exhibitions and more launching this year

The Guardian - UK

Exploring Siena, Tuscany’s other artistic masterpiece

A major new exhibition at the National Gallery puts the spotlight on the Tuscan town’s artistic heritage. But nothing beats exploring its historic neighbourhoods on foot

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Two decades in the making, Satoshi Kuwata holds his first Setchu runway show in Florence

Satoshi Kuwata’s on-the-rise label Setchu, which won the LVMH Prize for Young Designers in 2023, is the culmination of a career that has seen him work for labels like Givenchy and Gareth Pugh, alongside London’s famed Savile Row

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Ultra Fancy Ducati x Piquadro Luggage Is Coming Your Way

When you think of fancy, high-end motorcycles, it’s more than likely that Ducati sits at the top of your list. And indeed, even for non-motorcyclists, Ducati has become synonymous with speed, performance, and racing success. In fact, lots of riders rock bikes like the Panigale V4—even if they don’t have…

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The best lesser-known cities for romantic getaways in 2025

Trade in the crowds for some quiet one-on-one time with these equally romantic but less hyped-up European cities

Wallpaper

At Pitti Uomo, guest designer MM6 Maison Margiela goes to the dark side

Showing its first dedicated menswear collection, MM6 Maison Margiela took to Florence yesterday evening for a collection rooted in nightlife and kink

The Guardian - UK

‘I was stunned’: man claims Florence karaoke bar banned Neapolitan song

Enraged customer’s video triggers social media debate over linguistic and cultural discrimination in Italy

Wallpaper

Men’s Fashion Week A/W 2025: what to expect

Everything Wallpaper* knows about Men’s Fashion Week A/W 2025, which begins today (14 January 2024) in Florence and heralds a new year in fashion

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8 of the best city breaks in Italy, from art-filled Florence to coastal Cagliari

Culture, history and excellent cuisine abound in these Mediterranean short breaks

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