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  One of the great heavyweights of Italian design, Andrea Branzi, passed away in the early morning on Sunday, October 9, just shy of his 85th

A list of resources and events going on around Florence in celebration of Pride Month, 2023.

7 million euros of Pnrr funds for the restoration and enhancement of historic parks and gardens

Here’s our pick of things to do during the hottest month of the year Jane Farrell share August 1 / You have until September 1 to avail of the summer sales, so now’s the time to stock up on the bits you need before the good stuff gets grabbed.     August 2 / Belmond Villa San Michele in the Fiesole hills is a fine place to delight sublime bites paired with some fine wine while gazing down at the Renaissance city.     August 3 / Le Murate Caffè Letterario offers more than just a spritz, as literary readings, concerts and other events provide a perfect summer’s evening.

The exquisite and eclectic gardens of Villa Stibbert (via Federico Stibbert 26) are well worth an afternoon spent wandering and relaxing, as is its neighbouring Villa Fabbricotti (via Vittorio Emanuele II) and Giardino Baden Powell. These three connecting parks have a secret garden feel as you stroll about, not quite sure what you’ll come across next. Whether it’s the Egyptian temple, with its little turtle families contentedly wading in the artificial pond, or the impressive villas atop carefully curated gardens, this is a place you’ll return to again and again. Picnic benches are s...