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Florence, Marino Marini at Forte Belvedere: Five Sculptures in Dialogue with Paolo Canevari

From July 16 to October 16, the Forte Belvedere in Florence will host “No Heroes,” an exhibition dedicated to Marino Marini that constitutes the second chapter of “Drama: Four Acts,” an exhibition project conceived and curated by Sergio Risaliti. Spo...
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In Florence, the Accademia Gallery and the Bargello Museums will be open for special evening hours through November

Florence is expanding visitor options at its museums with a schedule of special openings and extended hours that will involve the museums of the GAMB group —the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze and the Musei del Bargello—from July through Nov...
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BIAF 2026: First Works Unveiled at the 34th Florence International Antiques Biennale

Ahead of its opening on September 26, 2026, in the halls of Palazzo Corsini, the 34th Florence International Antiques Biennial (BIAF) presents a preliminary selection of the works that will be featured in this year’s edition. Under the direction of t...
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The National Central Library of Florence Acquires the Gianni Bono Collection

On June 9, 2026,the deed of donation was signed, whereby Gianni Bono’s private archive became part of the collection of the National Central Library of Florence. This is one of the most important collections dedicated to Italian comics, the result of...
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Jean-Marie Appriou’s Roses at the Bardini Garden: a sculpture inspired by a fairy tale that invites reflection

From July 4 to August 23, 2026, the Bardini Garden in Florence will host *The Briar Rose* (Rosa x centifolia), a bronze sculpture by French artist Jean-Marie Appriou. The initiative, sponsored by the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation and the CR Firenze Foun...
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The Incredible Botanical Wax Models of the Specola in Florence: The Fake Fruits That Amazed the World

“It is unforgivable—except for those who are ignorant of every aspect of the arts of drawing—to claim that an ignorant person […] can, in a single month, become a wax modeler capable of imitating all of nature’s creations. One&rsqu...
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Florence: Open-air cinema returns to Villa Bardini with 50 evenings of screenings and meetings with directors

From July 10 to August 30, the Belvedere Terrace at Villa Bardini in Florence will once again host “Cinema in Villa,” the summer film festival promoted and organized by Fondazione CR Firenze in collaboration with Fondazione Parchi Monumentali Bardini...
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Palazzo Pitti Gets a New Entrance: New Access to the Palace and the Restored Cortile dell’Ammannati

The renovation of Palazzo Pitti, one of the iconic landmarks of Italy’s cultural heritage and an integral part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Florence’s historic center, continues. Starting today, the historic grand ducal palace is ...
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