The Florentine

Beyond its artistic heritage, Florence is home to a culture of humanity, exemplified by a social cooperative dedicated to empowerment.

Giving back to the community: Fontenuova | The Florentine

The Città di Firenze has launched an expanded version of Festina Lente 055055, its multilingual virtual assistant designed to help residents access municipal services online around the clock. Available 24 hours a day and in 13 languages through the city’s official website, the AI-powered assistant provides information and guidance on all digital services offered by the municipality, giving citizens continuous support and easier access to public services.

Florence launches AI-powered virtual assistant for municipal services | The Florentine Available in 13 languages and 24/7, the new digital assistant makes information more accessible.

A new look for Botticelli at the Uffizi. 🌸
The Uffizi Galleries have unveiled newly renovated rooms dedicated to Sandro Botticelli, offering a fresh setting for the Renaissance masterpieces, including The Birth of Venus and Primavera. The redesigned galleries feature updated lighting, expanded space and a renewed curatorial approach aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and bringing audiences closer to Botticelli’s vision. It’s the latest milestone in the museum’s ongoing transformation helmed by director Simone Verde.

👂 Our advice: come off-season and first thing in the morning to enjoy these rightly popular masterworks.

Most people have never heard of ex-votos, so I was surprised when dark-haired little Anna, aged five, interrupted me by pulling at my trousers and whispering, “I need one of those”.
By Duncan Geddes

Saying thank you | The Florentine A chance conversation in a Florentine church uncovers a remarkable story of family and a little girl's answered prayer.