How Florence, Italy, is fighting back against Airbnb

[ad_1] Around 30% of homes in Florence, Italy’s historic city center are on Airbnb/ Ian.CuiYi 30% of homes in central Florence, Italy, are listed on Airbnb, the Wall Street Journal…

Florence Pugh hit in the face by object thrown from crowd at Brazil Comic Con

[ad_1] Actor Florence Pugh was hit in the face by an object thrown by someone in the crowd at Brazil’s Comic Con on Sunday. A video posted on X shows…

‘Venice has been lost, but we can still save Florence:’ Italy’s fight against Airbnb

[ad_1] In October, Florence decided to ban all new Airbnb listings in the city center. It’s a move that comes as short-term-rental listings across the entire city have doubled since…

Donatello Madonna moved from Florence street to museum

[ad_1] A 600-year-old relief of Madonna has been moved from the streets of Florence to the Bargello Museum after it was attributed to the Renaissance sculptor Donatello. ADVERTISEMENT In the…

Secret room allegedly displaying Michelangelo’s drawings opens

[ad_1] The room was used to store coal until 1955 and then sealed and forgotten about for decades below a trapdoor that was in turn, hidden beneath furniture. ADVERTISEMENT On…

US Tradie’s free assault rifle offer

[ad_1] An American tradie said by “stirring the pot” his company has generated more than $100,000 in less than a week. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that an…

Inside Anish Kapoor’s spellbinding new exhibition in Florence

[ad_1] Kapoor’s trippy mirror sculptures, hotly-debated Vantablack artworks, and a giant cube-shaped pavilion invite visitors to question reality in a new blockbuster exhibition at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. ADVERTISEMENT…

These are solo travellers’ favourite cities in Europe

[ad_1] From finding things to do alone to ensuring that you’ll be safe throughout your adventures, there are a lot of things to consider when deciding where to jet off.…

Austin and Florence, Italy, sign ‘historic’ agreement

[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin and Florence, Italy, have partnered to “promote economic growth, cultural exchange and global connectivity” between their communities, an official announcement says. The…

German tourist damages Florence monument while taking selfie

[ad_1] A photo shows the tourist, blurred out, in front of the Fountain of Neptune monument. A screenshot of a video shows the tourist scaling the monument. Dario Nardella/X A…