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International Antiques Fair in Florence
The Florence International Antiques Fair, held in Florence — 2009 edition is taking place from Sep. 26 through Oct. 4, 2009 — is regarded as one of major antiques event in Italy. Palazzo Corsini, venue for the event, will be hosting arou...
Historic Festivals in Tuscany: Leonardo da Vinci’s Hometown Hosts Medieval Festival
The Tuscan town of Vinci, just few km from Florence, will be holding a Medieval festival last week-end of July. The “Unicorn Festival” — this is the name of this historic festival annually held in the Leonardo da Vinci’s home...
Opera Events in Tuscany in Summer
Opera Festival is the lyrical festival of Tuscany that offers performances at unique venues rich in history and architecture such as The Boboli Gardens and Villa Medici of Cafaggiolo in Florence, the Roman Theater in Fiesole, and San Galgano Abbey in...
Guided Tours of Florence: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
If you have just one day to visit Florence, a guided tour could be what you need. Even better if you are given the option to pick a half day tour. The following guided tour of Florence gives you the option to choose the sightseeing and the schedule...
Ceramics Festival in the Surroundings of Florence
Tuscany offers those who love artistic decorative ceramics a chance not to be missed in the late of June. The town of Montelupo Fiorentino hosts a major International Ceramics Festival. Just 40km away from Florence, Montelupo Fiorentino also known ...
Calcio Storico: 15th-Century Historic Football Show in Florence
On June 24, as Florence celebrates Saint John, patron saint of the city, the final match of the annual Calcio Storico tournament is held in Piazza Santa Croce. Calcio Storico — Historic Football — is a 15th century style tournament of ...
Day Trip from Florence to Siena: Transport Tips
Bus is the best option when planning a trip from Florence to Siena. - by Bus The regular bus ride takes about a couple of hours. However if you take buses running the “Linea rapida” route, the trip takes one hour and 15 minutes. The freq...
Easter in Florence: The Explosion of the Cart
Easter Sunday morning in Florence people gather in the Piazza del Duomo to attend the Easter ritual of “Esplosione del Carro” — “The Explosion of the Cart“. At 11 AM the archbishop of Florence lights a dove-shaped rock...
A Very Exhibition Tasty in Florence
If you are visiting Florence around mid March, you have a possibility to enrich your knowledge of Italian food and Dieta Mediterranea, other than dining at restaurants. “Pitti Immagine Taste”, an exhibition about the “pleasures of...
Finest Artisan Chocolate in Florence
In January Florence becomes more attractive to visitors who love chocolate. A chocolate fair is held every year in the outstanding historic Piazza Santa Croce. It’s the “Florence’s Artisan Chocolate Fair“, event gathering top...
Grab Designer Deals in Italy with Fashion Sales Season
With the New Year the fashion discount season kicked off in most of Italian cities. With premier designer shops offering quality items at very cheap prices, it is an unmissable opportunity to fill up your wardrobe with the best designer fashion. To...
Italy’s Christmas Markets Guide: the Major Art Cities
For those who are looking for Christmas markets while visiting the major art cities in Italy during the holiday season, here is a quick guide listing the most important ones. - Rome The most traditional Christmas market is the Piazza Navona’s...
Things To Do in Florence: the Marathon, Last Sunday of November
For those who enjoy running, Florence offers a unique way to discover its monuments and major historic sites. The Florence Marathon, held the last Sunday of November, give partecipants the chance to taste art, history and culture of Florence, step b...
Wine & Fashion in Florence
Florence celebrates wine and fashion with its “Wine & Fashion Florence” taking place from October 16 through 30. The event brings together wine estates and fashion designers to present their best creations. Orsanmichele Museum, in ...
Tuscan Countryside: Villas and Farms Host Classical Music Concerts and Theatre Performances
Late August and early September you can enjoy classical music and theatre in the countryside surrounding Florence. The town of Rignano sull’Arno, on a hill 22 km away from Florence, hosts “The Sound and Colours Festival“, an event...
Calcio Storico: A 15th-Century Football Tournament in Florence
Piazza Santa Croce in Florence, is the venue for the annual Calcio Storico — Historic Football, a 15th century style tournament of fighting and football. The historical origins of this event can be traced back at least to the fifteenth century...
Tango Festival in Florence
Florence offers its visitors a chance to experience the intense emotions of Tango with the annual Florence Tango Festival. The event, taking place from April 24 through 27, includes shows, art exhibitions, workshops, dinners and free Tango classes....
Things To Do in Florence in 2 Days - Day 2
By continuing about things to do in Florence with a two day stay, you could reserve the second day to activities like visits to museums and shopping. - Museums - - With just two days, you could not afford to visit most of the many art museums of Flor...
Things To Do in Florence in 2 Days - Day 1
Some suggestions for those who plan to spend a couple of days in Florence, about things to do and see. With so little time available for a visit to one of the major world art cities, you could find helpful a quick guide with suggestions about things...
Three days of Delicacies Tasting in Florence
Major event for gourmet enthusiasts this week-end in Florence. It’s “Taste“, the fair of tastes and ideas. A three days journey through Italian gastronomic treasures including a Taste Tour that lets you discover and taste old and n...
What To Do in Florence at Easter
If you happen to visit Florence the Easter day, don’t miss the ritual of Sacred Colombina with Explosion of the Cart. It’s an ancient pagan ritual the city of Florence has been celebrating for centuries. On Easter Sunday morning crowds o...
Week’s Photo: Sinister Atmosphere in Florence
The Ponte Vecchio in Florence is one the sights countless-times photographed. However the following seems a really great shot (view enlarged photo). The contrast between grey water and bright colourful buildings is incredible. The dark sky helps cre...
Multiethnic Carnival in Florence
The carnival celebrations in Tuscany are wild and exciting. Visiting Tuscany the days before Lent and partying with the townspeople of some of the nice towns in the surroundings of Florence offers you a genuine way to experience the Tuscan culture. ...
Sweet Event for Chocolate Lovers in Florence
One of the finest squares in Florence, Piazza Santa Croce, will host its annual Handmade Chocolate Fair from January 24 until 27. Top chocolatiers take part this fair dedicated exclusively to traditional chocolate making. Chocolate lovers will have ...
Modern Art in Florence
Those who are planning to visit Florence early December, could also enjoy of a major ‘modern art’ event. The “International Biennale of Art“, will be held at the Fortezza da Basso, from December 1 through 9. More than 800 par...
Things To Do in Rome and Florence in Fall and Winter: Cultural Activities
For visitors who are also looking for cultural events as visiting the major art cities in Winter, Rome and Florence offer a rich programme. - Winter in Florence Florence celebrates the winter months with a flourish, staging an impressively wide-rang...
The Marathon of Florence, Sunday Nov. 25
The annual Firenze Marathon will be held Sunday November 25, in Florence. Florence Marathon is one of the world’s most picturesque marathon routes and also one of the top 20 international marathons. The race starts at Piazzale Michelangelo an...
Art Cities Week-end Round-up
Among the events held this week-end in some of the major art cities, we suggest a few fairs taking place in Rome, Turin, and Naples. In Rome the monthly bargain market, also known as La Soffitta Sotto i Portici, that takes place every first and thi...
Last Week for 2007 Opera Festival in Florence
It’s the last week for the annual Opera Festival held in Florence. The programme for this last week, includes ‘La Traviata‘ (August 2 at Boboli Gardens), ‘Rigoletto‘ (August 3 at Boboli Gardens), ‘Tosca‘ (...
