Florence is a city that prides itself on a long history of religious celebrations–one such summer tradition is the annual Feast of San Lorenzo on August 10. The festivities take place throughout [...]
MOVIES IN ENGLISH: FOLLOWING by Christopher Nolan. Cinema Astra, piazza Beccaria. 12 noon. KIM NOVAK’S VERTIGO. Cinema Astra, piazza Beccaria. 1:30 pm. THE ODYSSEY starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and [...]
One of the most notable events in modern Florentine history was the day the city was liberated from the nazis and their fascist allies in 1944. On Tuesday, August 11, Florence celebrates the 82nd anniversary [...]
For residents and tourists alike, Florence’s public transportation is an integral part of one’s daily routine – during summer heat and winter cold. It is therefore important to know that Autolinee Toscane has raised the [...]
Summer in Florence means long, sunny days and temperatures that often climb well into the 90s, making a refreshing swim one of the best ways to escape the heat. While many visitors head to [...]
Until July 21: FLORENCE DANCE FESTIVAL. Chiostro Maggiore (Main Cloister), Santa Maria Novella The Florence Dance Festival returns for its 37th edition, bringing an exciting lineup of international dance performances to the Chiostro Maggiore (Main [...]
One of Florence’s historic street tabernacles has officially been restored and returned to public viewing following conservation work at Via dell’Agnolo 32 on May 27, 2026. The project was funded by Friends of Florence, an [...]
Once more this year, the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo (Cathedral Museum) in Florence will be participating in the European Night of Museums. Free admission is offered on the evening of May 23, 2026 (from 9 [...]
If you are nostalgic for the old Florence, one alive with artisans, butchers, and streets filled with elegantly dressed Florentines, then Kathleen Knippel’s ‘The Foreign Gaze’ exhibition is the perfect journey back into that [...]
