The Cinquecento in Florence Until the 21st of January 2018, Florence will be hosting an incredible exhibition that will be the host of a minimum of 70 different pieces of artwork, created by none other than Renaissance masters such as…
The European Outdoor Film Tour Florence
One the most famous and well-known film events in the whole of Europe; on its tour through 13 different countries, the European Outdoor Film Tour will eventually reach Florence. An event that proudly boasts of making no use of either…
Best Beer Pubs in Florence
Are you a beer expert? The Best Pubs in Florence You know that feeling of when you’re a legit beer expert, but no matter how hard you try the interwoven backstreets of Florence just make task of finding a great…
Street Food Festival Firenze
Street Food Festival Firenze Do you like food? Do you like food that it usually eaten on the street? Do you like street food? Well, a pretty convenient food festival takes place every year at the Piazza Santa Croce at…
Mindfulness and the Power of Insight in Florence
Mindfulness and the Power of Insight in Florence On this Wednesday the 20th of September, the opportunity to open your mind will be available to you. Hosted at the address Via delle Cave di Monteripaldi 36 is a beginner-friendly meditation…
Notte Rosa Florence 2017
Notte Rosa Firenze 2017 “Notte Rosa Firence” otherwise known as Pink Night Florence, is a celebration of easy-living and the care one takes of themselves in their own spare time. This Friday on the the 29th of September you too…
Gardens Not To Miss in Florence: Boboli
Gardens Not To Miss in Florence 1The Boboli Gardens is one of the largest gardens in Florence, and the best place in Florence if you’re looking to get yourself some fresh, fresh air. Boasting of 11 acres, hidden behind the…
Gardens Not To Miss: Orto Botanico di Firenze
Gardens Not To Miss: Orto Botanico di Firenze A main student hangout kept in shape by the University of Florence at Via Micheli, 3 behind Piazza San Marco, the Orto Botanico di Firence otherwise known as the Giardini dei Semplici…
Val d’Orcia
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…