Florentine

Florentine is an English adjective and noun that refers to Florence, a city in Tuscany, Italy. As a demonym, it denotes people from Florence, known as Fiorentini; as an adjective, it is used to describe things associated with the city, its history, culture, and style.

In language, Florentine Italian is a historical term for the Florentine dialect, influential in the development of standard Italian. The term also appears in literary and historical contexts to signal origins from Florence.

In art and architecture, Florentine denotes the dominant Renaissance movement that originated in Florence, shaping painting, sculpture, and urban planning. Notable themes include humanism, naturalism, and advances in perspective, fostered by patrons such as the Medici and by architects like Brunelleschi.

In cuisine, Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a signature Florentine dish: a thick T-bone steak grilled over high heat, seasoned simply with salt and olive oil, and typically served very rare. The dish reflects Tuscan culinary traditions rather than a single recipe.

Today, Florentine is used in design, fashion, and tourism to evoke Florence-centric craftsmanship, historical associations, or a distinctive stylistic aura linked to the city.