Dante, Beatrice and other loves that shaped Florentine history. Dante and Beatrice: two distant social classes The story of Dante and Beatrice Portinari is undoubtedly one of the most famous love [...]
Discover the mask of Stenterello, medieval carnivals, and delicious frittelle! The Origins of the Florence Carnival Its roots go back to the Middle Ages, when for a few days social barriers softened [...]
At the MAD Murate Art District (in the former prison complex), until February 8, an interesting exhibition and photographic project on the devastating effects of climate change in the world, by Giulia [...]
Until April 12, the Uffizi Gallery is hosting an unusual exhibition entirely dedicated to the art of wax modelling in Florence between the 16th and 17th centuries. Over ninety works (waxes, but also [...]
What is there to do in Florence when it gets this cold? Look for snow! Seeing the city center under a blanket of snow is a rare event, but you only need to travel a few kilometers to find yourself [...]
The highlights of 2026: Rothko exhibition, Firenze Rocks, Antiquarian Biennale. As tradition dictates, we welcome the new year with a detailed list (constantly updated) of things to do in Florence and [...]
25 March is a significant date for Florence. On this day the Capodanno fiorentino (Florentine New Year) is celebrated. In fact, until 1750 the civil year in Florence began on 25 March, the feast of [...]
After a long period of closure, the archaeological trail of Palazzo Vecchio, which includes important remains of the Roman theater of ancient Florentia, will reopen to the public from December 13 [...]
Would you like to discover the prestigious art collection of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze? Then don't miss “In collezione,” an initiative running from December 6 to March 29, 2026 [...]
An interesting exhibition at Palazzo Vecchio (Nov. 6, 2025-Jan. 6, 2026) is dedicated to Giovanni Boccaccio, best known in the world for his Decameron, a masterpiece of 14th-century Italian literature [...]
