Fri. 24 – Sun. 26: DANZAINFIERA dance festival 2023. Fortezza da Basso. Open 9 am to 8 pm. Admission €18, reduced €12. The slogan for this year’s 17th edition of Danzainfiera is, “all you need is dance.” Dance lovers, students, professional dancers, and representatives from schools and companies will all gather for this special event. The festival will offer multiple lessons, dance shows, book presentations, and meet & greets open to all, along [...]
Sun. 27: FIRENZE MARATHON. Starts and ends in Piazza Duomo. 8:30 am. Athletes from all over will come together for the Firenze Marathon. The marathon itself is 42.195 kilometers (26 mi). The route will go through centuries of art, history and culture here in Florence. Registrations are closed as of now, however more information about the event’s route and background can be found at www.firenzemarathon.it. Expect to see the fastest runner receive their trophies [...]
The winning project for the redevelopment of the Artemio Franchi stadium (Stadio Franchi), home to the A.C. Fiorentina soccer team, was recently presented in Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio. The stadium, created by renowned Italian architect Pier Luigi Nervi (✞ 1979), is one of the most significant examples of 20th-century architecture in the city. Located in the Campo di Marte neighborhood, the Franchi stadium, boasting a capacity for a capacity of 45,000 [...]
Feb. 25 – 27: DANZAINFIERA, Fortezza da Basso. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 8 pm. Admission: 1 day €18, 3 days €40; free for children 5 and under; €12 for 6 – 12-year-olds. The event follows current Covid-19 regulations and a valid Super Green Pass is required for entrance. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, all things dance-related come together once more at the DanzainFiera event in the Fortezza [...]
For the seventh consecutive year, the Sports Department of Florence and UISP are partnering to offer residents free outdoor fitness classes. The initiative, which aims to promote physical fitness in all ages, was discontinued in 2020 due to the pandemic. The ease on COVID-19 guidelines, however, allowed the program to resume in June and continue throughout July and September. The sessions will be offered to all ages at local public parks and green [...]
Most people by now are suffering from lack of exercise and fresh air due to the Coronavirus lockdown, a measure that has just been extended from to April 13 as announced by Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. He has also authorized children and teenagers to exercise or take a walk accompanied by one parent close to home. Those lucky enough to have a terrace might enjoy the small amount of open space it [...]
Fun for the whole family continues throughout spring with “Open Days” at Centro Ippico Toscano the first Sunday of every month. Located in the middle of Cascine Park (via Vespucci 5), the center will open its doors to Florence residents from 3 pm to 6 pm and will provide children with free rides as well as information about lessons, riding courses and other activities. Admission will be free to those who make reservations [...]
The Florence Bike Festival will be returning to the Parco delle Cascine from April 12 – 14 for its seventh edition and a weekend full of activities, races and various cycling festivities. On Friday, April 12 at 2 pm, the park will be transformed into the traditional FBF Village and a party at the Florence Out Of Ordinary bistro, housed in The Student Hotel complex (via Spartaco Lavagnini 70), will kick off the [...]
Over 10,000 participants are expected for the 35th Firenze Marathon: athletes from all over the world will come together for the event on Sunday, Nov. 25. This year, new initiatives have been organized in hopes to broaden the array of people who participate. Along with the main marathon, the weekend will contain the Huawei Relay, the Ginky Family Run, and offer Marathonabile. The marathon, which will start at 8:30 am in Piazza Duomo, [...]
Escape Florence’s summer heat at the Le Pavoniere swimming pool, located in the historic Cascine Park. Shaded by ages-old trees and tucked away from the hubbub of town, the pool is a refreshing spot to hang out with family and friends. Open seven days a week, the pool’s hours are 10 am to 6 pm, with free swim from 6:45 to 7:45 pm. Visitors can swim on weekdays during daytime hours for € [...]
