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
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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!
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Brief History of Tuscany
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Libraries in Florence, Part 1
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Gardens Not to Miss in Florence: Iris Garden
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Florentine Lion Symbol
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Gardens in Florence: Rose Garden
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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…
Things to do in Florence – May PART I
Things to do in Florence – May PART I May is upon us, and here we have 5 things, 5 recommendations for you. If you happen to be in the city during this particularly wonderful month of the year, then…
Artisan Exhibition Florence 22nd of April untill 1st of May 2017
Artisan Exhibition Florence Commencing from the 22nd of April until the 1st of May, from 10am to 10:30pm each day at the Fortezza Da Basso is the 81st Mostra Internaztionale Dell’ Artigianato. In English, this is the International Handcrafts Trade…
Adele in Florence ! May 2017
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Things to do in Florence in April II
1 – Kraftwerk 3D On the 28th and the 29th of April, Kraftwek in full 3-dimensions will perform a full setlist of all of their greatest hits. The Nuovo Teatro dell’Opera in Florence will host this utter madness and electro-nostalgia,…
Things to do in Florence in April I
Things to do in Florence in April April is here, Easter is nearing closer, the weather is getting warm, people’s shades are on, tourists and buskers are clogging the streets. It’s great, isn’t it? Here we have 4 things that…
All’Antico Vinaio
All’Antico Vinaio (A Treasure Hunt for your Stomach) _____________________________________________________ If you were to have an exploration deep into the Renaissance quarters of Florence, on the off chance you might get a little peckish, what would you do? The answer is…
Bill Viola in Florence
Are you looking for events in Florence all around the year? check out our blog and let us know your events coming up to add! _______________________________________________ “Bill Viola. Electric Renaissance” Between March the 10th and the 23rd of July this…
Florentine New Year!
Florentine New Year March the 25th marks the Florentine new year, the beginning and arrival of Spring, otherwise known as the ‘Feast of the Annunciation’. People usually gather around the Piazza SS Annunziata, and if you stick around near to…
Palazzo Strozzi: A Brief History Lesson
Brief History Palazzo Strozzi _____________________________________ Palazzo dello Strozzino is another one of those huge attractions in Florence. Formerly known as the Palazzo della Tre Porte for its three doorways, the Palazzo Strozzi was a place where once the Strozzi family…