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Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens with revamped spa, rooms and gardens

After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.

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From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together

The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth of public documents and records of decisions issued by EU institutions along with artefacts illustrating pro-European movements and initiatives led by prominent personalities that helped shape the EU as we know it today. May 9…

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Historic Florence fountain damaged by tourist’s ‘pre-wedding challenge’

The woman is thought to have scaled the railings and climbed up the Fountain of Neptune, authorities say

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These are the best new European hotels for 2026, according to Condé Nast Traveller

These hotels feature carefully restored heritage interiors, outstanding local dining and stunning views.

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Tourist charged with damaging historic Florentine fountain in pre-wedding prank

Police catch woman, 28, climbing colossal 16th-century statue of Neptune to touch its genitals as a dare

The Guardian - UK

This hotel in Florence was just named the best new hotel for 2026 by Esquire

Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection, housed within a 16th-century villa turned boarding school, has views over both the Tuscan countryside and the historic city centre.

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Jack Harrison interview: New York to Florence, via Leeds and Liverpool, the winger speaks to Henry Winter about his well-stamped passport, Bielsa, NYC, and the future aged 29 and on loan at Fiorentina

The Englishman is enjoying his Italian exchange, despite missing the atmospheres and stadiums back home

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Florence pays homage to Gucci's founder with a piazza

Florence has named a new square Guccio Gucci Piazza to honor the fashion house founder in his hometown

The Independent UK

Man charged with theft after £150,000 violin ‘taken from north London pub’

The violin, crafted in Florence in 1740, had been loaned to Mr Ibanez for his Philharmonia Orchestra performances

The Independent UK

Travelling with young kids? These are Europe’s easiest city breaks for families

Denmark’s capital Copenhagen was the highest ranked city in a new ‘family breaks index’ with Berlin, Barcelona, Florence and Amsterdam rounding up the top five.

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Jenny Din, 9, Found Dead in Florence Pond After Wandering Away Barefoot in a Mint Jacket and Pink Headphones

A nine-year-old autistic girl, Jenny Din, was found dead in a pond after a 25-hour search in Florence, Kentucky. The community-led search involved multiple agencies and volunteers.

International Business Times UK

BTS, Rothko and Ryan Gosling befriending an alien: What's new in Europe this week

Kpop boy band BTS are back, Ryan Gosling stars as a school teacher trying to save the sun in sci-fi romp 'Hail Mary', and Florence stages one of Italy's largest Rothko exhibitions to date. Here's what to look out for this week.

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The five best cities in Europe to visit now for a long-weekend getaway

Spring is the ideal time to enjoy these European destinations without the crowds and heat of summer

The Independent UK

ICE detainee in Arizona dies after not receiving medical attention for severe tooth pain

Emmanuel Damas, a Haitian asylum seeker, was being held at the Florence correctional center before he died

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The Florence hotel that might make you sack off the Duomo

The only issue with this new opening in the Florentine hills? It rivals the Renaissance splendour it overlooks

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The Impact of Texting and Driving in Florence, AL Car Accidents

Texting while driving has developed into one of the most hazardous driving distractions which now constitutes a major safety threat for both residents and tourists in Florence Alabama. The growing presence of technology in our everyday activities has created a dangerous situation where drivers who receive messages during their journeys…

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Is this the most opulent hotel in Florence?

Live like a Medici in a painstakingly restored Renaissance palazzo

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Forget Traditional Hotels — This Secluded, Supremely Decorated Private Residence in Florence Wants to Be Your Home Base

Strategically located in the Northern edge of town, This Time Tomorrow gives you a taste of "what it would be like to live your best life here, day in, day out"

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6 Brilliant Things to See and Do in Florence — Artemest's Creative Director on the City's Best-Kept Design Secrets, From Traditional to Avant-Garde

Artist, jewelry designer, and co-founder Ippolita Rostagno owes much of her creative flair to her Florentine upbringing. Here, she shares her favorite places in town beyond the Uffizi

The Guardian - UK

The mood was jubilant at Italy’s far-right Atreju festival. But has Meloni’s success peaked?

The PM has been lauded for Italy’s growing role on the world stage. But poverty and precarity are forcing vast numbers to emigrate, says Florence-based writer Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK

The Innocents of Florence by Joseph Luzzi review – how abandoned babies spurred a flowering of Renaissance art

The precarious, cruel but dazzling world of a foundling hospital is brought wonderfully to life by the author of Botticelli’s Secret

The Independent UK

TikTok reveals the travel destinations most popular among Brits. Do our travel writers agree?

From familiar favourites to little-known cities, these are the places currently popular with travellers on the social media platform

The Independent UK

Florence bans outdoor dining on ‘obstacle course’ streets in city centre amid tourism surge

Outdoor dining will be banned across 50 streets

The Guardian - UK

Sicily deserves better than the looming prospect of a giant bridge that will never get built

Troubled waters over the world’s longest suspension bridge are no surprise. The Italian government should be funding public services, says Florence-based writer Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK

Failed signings, fan fury and resignations: how Fiorentina became a crisis club

After spending big there was optimism in Florence, but their season has been a mess that may get worse

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