For World Art Day on Tuesday, April 15, all are welcome to join a walking tour in English of major landmarks mainly in Florence’s Oltrarno neighborhood starting at 7:45 pm. From the starting point for the guided visit is via Maggio 11, guests will proceed to Ponte Santa Trinita, Casa Buonarroti (Michelangelo’s House), back to Oltrarno to Mona Lisa’s birthplace on Via Sguazza, and the basilica of Santo Spirito, ending at Gustopanino (piazza [...]
The Basilica of Santa Trinita (piazza Santa Trinita) will host an evening of music entirely devoted to the works by Franz Schubert (1997 – 1828), the Austrian late Classical and early Romantic periods on January 28 starting at 8:30 pm. Admission is free. The program, comprising a piece (Andante) from Schubert’s unfinished Symphony n. 10 and his Mass in E flat major. The program will be interpreted by Galileo Orchestra conducted by [...]
Sun. 1: SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET (Joulutori). Sala dei Marmi, Parterre (Piazza della Libertà) 10 am – 7 pm. Organization in charge: The Italian-Finnish Cultural Association “Firenzen Suomi-Seura,” with sponsorships from District 2 of the Municipality of Florence, the Scandinavian Embassies in Italy, and the Florentine Honorary Consulates of Sweden and Finland. Cause: Spreading awareness of Nordic culture, specifically to Italians Details: items for sale include handmade products, Christmas decorations, books, toys, design objects, [...]
The Salumeria Verdi deli (Via Giuseppe Verdi 36), or Pino’s Sandwiches as it is known by its many loyal customers, will celebrate Halloween this year with a few festive menu items and a giveaway! The deli is getting into the spirit of Halloween with the addition of two specially-created sandwiches to its menu for the day on Wednesday, October 31. The limited-time “Sand-witch” will include spicy pumpkin sauce, roast pork, smoked cheese, sun-dried [...]
Free guided cultural heritage tours, also in English, around Florence’s historic centre are back starting October 5. Thanks to the UNESCO and Florence World Heritage Office, there will be Passeggiate Patrimoniali tours every weekend of October. The tours will centre around San Miniato al Monte, Porta San Gallo (the historic city gate located in Piazza della Libertà) and along the ancient walls of the city. These walks are a fantastic way to familiarise [...]
Thursday, June 13: Free concert. Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence. 9 pm. A special evening in the Basilica of Santa Croce will commemorate the centenary of Giacomo Puccini’s death with a free concert. The Florence Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Giuseppe Lanzetta, will perform alongside the choirs of Santa Cecilia of Empoli and of Santa Cecilia of Borgo San Lorenzo, directed by choirmasters Andrea Sardi and Simone Faraoni. The performance will feature tenor Shunyao [...]
Solidarietà (Solidarity), Florence’s vintage charity market returns to Palazzo Corsini from May 17 to 19. All proceeds go towards free palliative care services for those with serious illness and their families, this market is stocked with exclusively vintage clothing, accessories and homeware. Organised by FILE (Fondazione Italiana di Leniterapia), Solidarità 2024 marks the ninth year of the market, completely supplied by vintage donations from supporters of the charity. This year the market [...]
The final concert of the Festival Passaggi in Florence will take place on June 27 in the courtyard of Casa Buonarroti (Michelangelo’s House), on via Ghibellina, 70 at 9 pm. There is free admission with reservation: call 055/241752 between 10 am and 4 pm (except Tuesday). June 27: “Paris | Naples | Florence: A Baroque Stroll” The offers an evening of Baroque music from the 17th and early 18th centuries interpreted by [...]
Pino’s Sandwiches has been around for over 25 years and is located right in the heart of Florence. Pino is the creator of the first “Thanksgiving” sandwich in Florence, which includes roast turkey, gravy and if desired, chestnut stuffing and brie cheese. Alternatively, Pino’s Thanksgiving entrée comprises turkey breast, chestnut stuffing, mashed potatoes, and a green bean casserole with creamy onion sauce. Magenta Florence is giving away THREE (3) of Pino’s famous Thanksgiving [...]
The Florence Youth Orchestra Festival headlines international orchestral concerts with free entrance in Piazza Signoria once again this July. After two years of difficulty regarding the COVID-19 restrictions, the 23rd edition returns with 18 youth orchestras from 11 countries and celebrates talent, music, and youth under the Loggia dei Lanzi which is the main venue of the event. Began in 1999, the festival has brought orchestras from around the world in Florence. After [...]