The cradle is empty, but the dog gelato is fully stocked. Welcome to Florence’s silent revolution.

The liberty-style public work on via Pellicceria displays the care that went into such projects in the early 20th century.

Far from the war-torn landscapes of mid-century Europe where his story began, the legacy of Mitteleuropean artist Karl Stengel lives on in a collection of paintings, drawings and personal notebooks.

As the time to return home to the US approaches, study-abroad student Annika Bereny reflects on her time in Florence.

A guide to gelato Did Buontalenti invent gelato? How do you recognise a good gelateria? Cup or cone? This article addresses your 'ices' related questions.

Renaissance woman: Alexandra Lawrence The art lecturer at The British Institute (among other things) reminisces on her life in Florence.

Why you should always choose a licensed travel agent in Italy Unlicensed operators offer cheap services by cutting corners, carrying risks for travellers and communities.

The Opera of Santa Maria del Fiore has created a large coat of arms of Pope Leo XIV on the façade of the Bishop’s Palace.

The Ciompi Uprising When Florence’s lowest-paid textile workers seized power, and how betrayal and ambition brought their revolution to a bloody end.

Corinna, the Barber of Tavarnelle A reflection on the role of the barber in society, and on Duncan Geddes' local barbershop in Tavernelle.