Val d’Orcia Within the region of Tuscany itself, are more precise and smaller regions. Val d’Orcia is one of these; the landscapes of which are famous throughout the world as being depicted in an array of Renaissance paintings. Mapped from…
Events in August: British 100 Films Festival
Events in August: British 100 Films Festival At the Piazza Strozzi there’s a venue called the Odeon Cinehall. You might have guessed it, it’s a cinema. Quite (“quite” meaning amazing translated from British modest-talk) an impressive cinema, born out of…
Tuscan Steam Train Ride
Tuscan Steam Train Ride Miracles happen every day in Florence. Whatever is on your to-do list once you are here, make your way down to the Treno Natura and have a ride on the steam train there. Go back in…
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden Between 6 and 7pm on Fridays at the Orti Di Borgo Pinti just across the road from Giardino Della Gherardesca, there is a chance for you to get your zen on. Become one with the Florentine…
Ytalia : Celebration of Italys contemporary and modern art
Ytalia Exhibition In celebration of Italy’s general artistic prominence and worldwide influence, Ytalia is a project organised by Mus.e to showcase all of the juxtapositions of Italian art embedded in its history. A celebration of contemporary and modern art through…
Cinema All’ Aperto Florence
Every night (yes every night!) there is an open-air cinema in Florence. Mostly showing international movies in front of the Uffizi Museum on Uffizi Square. This begins on the 23rd of June, with the ‘author’s films’ ending on the 19th…
Events in July in Florence
Events in July 1. Certaldo Alto – Mercantia Between the 12th and 16th of July there will be a colourful extravaganza on the streets of Florence. Street artists will adorn the small Florentine roads with artwork, costume designs will be…
Symbols in Florence: The Medici Balls
The Medici Balls The Medici coat of arms and the remains of the family’s rule over Florence most notably can be seen in Palazzo Vecchio. Look above and you may see the family’s coat of arms. The coat of arms…
La piazza Incantata in Florence
La Piazza Incantata It all started in 1992. In the summer on Piazza Santa Croce a music festival was born: La Piazza Incantata. Now in 2017, the festival is still going stronger than ever, on its 25th anniversary, kicking-off on…
Libraries in Florence, Part 2
Libraries in Florence, Part 2. Welcome to the second part of our series, ( to read about the first part you can click HERE ) where we show you the locations and recommend some of the most interesting libraries to you…
The Giglio Symbol of Florence
The Giglio Symbol of Florence If you’re walking around Florence at any point just observing your surroundings, you may notice a few recurring symbols. One of the most notable symbols is known to be the Giglio symbol. It kind of…
Calcio Storico Fiorentino
Calcio Storico Fiorentino June is a surreal old time in Florence. What is bound to make you agree, is if you find yourself attending the Calcio Storico. Translated literally into English as “historic football”, this is sport originating from 16th…
Things to do in Florence this June!
Things to do in Florence this June! 1 – Chianti Marathon Until a couple of decades ago, a traditional sporting event would take place covering the entirety of the Chianti territory. This sporting event is now what they call the…
Brief History of Tuscany
Brief History of Tuscany Tuscany is the region of Italy to the West that contains its capital city Florence, and many other wonderful cities such as Pisa, Siena, Livorno, Arezzo, and Lucca. As the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Tuscany…
Libraries in Florence, Part 1
Libraries in Florence, Part 1 Florence is one of the most praised centres of cultural excellence in the whole world. This breeding place of such awesomeness makes for some amazing reading spots, and places to lose yourself in literature. If…
Gardens Not to Miss in Florence: Iris Garden
Gardens Not to Miss in Florence: Iris Garden Summer is closer. You can feel it, literally. The heat is here, the tourism is accelerating, Florence just looks increasingly beautiful. In this case, it may be a little convenient for you…
Florentine Lion Symbol
Florentine Lion Symbol Every wondered why you might have seen so many lions around the city of Florence? Lions are to be seen in all other cities of the world, but haven’t you noticed that Florence seems a little overboard…
Gardens in Florence: Rose Garden
Gardens Not To Miss in Florence series: Rose Garden In 1865 as Florence was set to become the capital of Italy taking the mantle from Turin, Giuseppe Poggi was commissioned to design the left bank of the Arno. In the…
Things to do in Florence – May Part 2
Things to do in Florence – May, Part 2 We already gave you 5 different things to do in Florence for May, but what the heck? Here’s two more great suggestions for you to contemplate. 5-arzocco Trophy (Trofeo Marzocco) Live…
Firenze Tango Festival
Firenze Tango Festival Florence will be bringing its dancing shoes with the city’s tango festival between the 28th of April and 1st of May in 2017. The long weekend is the 15th Florentine tango festival, with another full programme at…