Looking for cool water this summer? This local guide to wild swimming in Tuscany maps the best rivers, waterfalls and natural pools near Florence, plus safety tips and how to skip the tourist crush.
Every 24 June, Florence celebrates its patron saint with parades, the Calcio Storico final, and fireworks over the river. Here is a local guide to San Giovanni in Florence, including where to stand for the fireworks
Slow Food Tuscany protects tiny, endangered foods most visitors never meet. From Boccaccio’s Certaldo onion to the alchermes-tinted Mortadella di Prato, here are five Presidia near Florence that real travellers seek out instead of another pizza by the Duomo.
Looking for summer day trips from Florence that escape the heat and the crowds? Here is a local’s guide to cool forests, a swimmable lake and quiet hill towns, all reachable in under an hour.
Calcio Storico Florence is one of Italy’s most electrifying local traditions — a 500-year-old medieval game played in Renaissance costume every June. Discover the 2026 dates, how to get tickets, and how to watch it like a Florentine.
Looking for authentic restaurants in Florence? Locals know that the most famous spots — the ones with thousands of TripAdvisor reviews and Instagram queues — are usually the ones to skip. Here’s how to eat well, and where to actually go.
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