The three faces of Florence As it happens, there are probably three Florences. The first is that of the old historic centre. While this continues to stand proud as a repository for everything that is[…]
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SPRING IN FLORENCE
In Italy we celebrate the start of spring together with the vernal equinox, so around the middle of March. In 2021 it occurs on March, 20. So, this event marks also the first day of[…]
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Palazzo Medici Riccardi | Medici Step-by-Step
The Palazzo Medici Riccardi stands today as the seat of the Florentine council and one of the focal points of the city. The history of the building is a story that goes all the way[…]
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Central Market of Florence
Central Market of Florence Venture on down to the Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Via dell’Ariento, there’s a market for you to see. A market, which is split into two – half indoors, and half outdoors[…]
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Exhibition of Korean artist Park Eun Sun
Exhibition of Korean artist Park Eun Sun DATES: from July 20th to September 18th 2016 WHERE: Various places in the City The Korean artist Park Eun Sun, who lives and works in Pietrasanta, is[…]
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Apriti Cinema! Free movies open-air
You’ve probably already seen that like every year in the square called Piazza Santissima Annunziata (few minutes far walking from the Duomo!) there is a nice area dedicated to international cinema!
The festival APRITI CINEMA!, now in its fifth year, aims for Estate Fiorentina 2016 fest a vast and heterogeneous billboard characterized by the most acclaimed films of the festival called: 50 days of international cinema, the Eastern Spring, the Fiesole Award for Masters of Cinema, the Balkan Florence Express , the Travel Festival. These will support several special events organized by the Milan Fashion Film Festival and the British Council, representing the novelty of 2016.
June 11 to July 9
in: Piazza Santissima Annunziata
h: 21.30
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Aperitifs in Villa Bardini “Sorsi di musica” (Sips of music)
Here are all the appointments until August 2016 for the aperitifs with concerts in Villa Bardini From 04/05/2016 to 02/08/2016 Villa Bardini address: Costa San Giorgio, 2 bardinipeyron.it Cost of the ticket with aperitif =[…]
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Fabbrica Europa fest in Florence
From 5th May until 18th June the Stazione Leopolda and other places of Florence. An open “factory” about independent and interdisciplinary creativity, a platform for experimentation of ideas and languages. The Fabbrica Europa works for[…]
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“Guarda Firenze” Race and Mothers’ Day on 8th May
This Sunday is special for 2 reasons: it’s Mother’s day and there is the important race called “Guarda Firenze” the second longest running race in Florence, and one of the many important events organized by[…]
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First Night of Summer is the new White Night!
Special annual event on the 30th of April 2016! The First Night of Summer is the new White Night! This year the festival theme is literature & culture and paraphrasing what the current mayor D.[…]
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Gelato Festival 2016 in Florence is soon to come
Yes, you read well: the superb Gelato Festival 2016 in Florence is back! Between 8 and 16 of the best ice cream makers in the country will bring along a never before presented excellent novelty[…]
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XXXIII HALF MARATHON FIRENZE Vivicittà on 3rd April 2016
Registrations for this race started on 2nd January 2016. Be ready for the XXXIII Half Marathon Firenze Vivicittà on 3rd April 2016!!! Throughout the years, the number of participants to the Florence Marathon Media Vivicittà has[…]
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A new apartment for your holidays in historical centre of Florence !!!
The apartment is located in the historical centre of Florence, a few meters away from San Lorenzo central market, the church of San Lorenzo and the famous Medici Chapels. The apartment with about 70 square[…]
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Visit the markets of Florence!
One of Florence’s treasures are its traditional markets offering typical leather goods, products of Tuscan cuisine and souvenirs of all kinds. Do not miss the chance to visit the markets of Florence! Mercato di San[…]
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The most famous Florentine cocktail in the world!
Did you know that one of the most famous cocktail in the world is from Florence? We’ll reveal all its secrets…. Drumroll please….. Negroni It was created in Florence in 1919-1920 by Count Camillo Negroni.[…]
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Breakfast in Florence
Everybody has a different way to have breakfast: some have it hastily, reading the newspaper, other watching TV…. But one thing is for sure: most Florentines have the word “coffee” in their mind when they[…]
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<3 Valentine's Day in Florence <3
Some studies say that those who celebrate Valentine’s Day in Florence will be 30% of people of all ages, the highest peak (32%) the age group between 25 and 34 years. 60% of the Tuscan[…]
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Guided tour along the terraces of the Duomo
A guided tour along the terraces of the Duomo of Florence… Walk 30 meters up and all the beauties of this city will be revealed, such as the beautiful marble decorations of the majestic Cathedral[…]
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Artisanal Chocolate Fair in Florence
For the delight of children and adults the Artisanal Chocolate Fair, a traditional event which features chocolate, will start from 12 to 21 February 2016, in the magical city of Florence. As every year, the[…]
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Florence Light Festival (F-Light) 2015
Florence Light Festival (F-Light) 2015 is back again this year! The festival for the fourth year brings the magic of lighting technology in the major historical sites of the city, with installations and exhibitions, as[…]
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