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This portal is a guide to Florence aimed for those who not only want to learn about the city famous for its works of art, and birthplace of illustrious personage like Dante, Giotto, and Cimabue (only to name a few), but to discover Florence; its characteristic spots where one can enjoy exquisite dishes of traditional Tuscan cuisine or world famous flea markets where one can buy the most peculiar object.
To visit this Italian Renaissance jewel is like taking a leap into a past rich with history and tradition.
This portal is a guide to Florence aimed for those who not only want to learn about the city famous for its works of art, and birthplace of illustrious personage like Dante, Giotto, and Cimabue (only to name a few), but to discover Florence; its characteristic spots where one can enjoy exquisite dishes of traditional Tuscan cuisine or world famous flea markets where one can buy the most peculiar object.
To visit this Italian Renaissance jewel is like taking a leap into a past rich with history and tradition.
Suggested Hotels
Hotel Palazzuolo
Via Palazzuolo 71
Zone: Santa Maria Novella
Hotel Palazzuolo is located in the historic centre of the city, very close to the main Train Station of Santa Maria Novella and to the major city museums.
Residenze La Mongolfiera
Via Guido Guinizzelli, 1
Zone: Campo di Marte
Is found in an elegant and completely restored Chalet tucked at the foot of the Fiesole Hills.
Hotel Casa del Lago
Lungarno Vespucci, 58
Zone: Lungarno Tempio
The Hotel Casa del Lago is located in the historical center of Florence in a 19th century building, in typical tuscan architecture.
Hotel Cimabue
Via Bonifacio Lupi, 7
Zone: San Lorenzo
A pleasurable stop in the splendid city of Florence, we offer you the inviting Hotel Cimabue, picturesque, romantic and refined.
A tribute to Beato Angelico
This is an itinerary rich of the most significant expressions of the Renaissance. Our intention is to devote it to...
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Beetween middle ages and Renaissance
From Via del Proconsolo to Santa Croce
This excursion will allow you to see several buildings of Middle Ages and...
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The cathedral Dome, humanistic evidence of Florence
In 1418 Brunelleschi was assigned the responsibility of the coverage of the cathedral. By the realization of the famous dome,...
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From Signoria square to Orsanmichele church
The starting point of this itinerary is the Signoria square, opened during the centuries 13th and 14th, outstanding among the...
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Florence Events
 From 11/10/2011 » To 04/03/2012
La bella Italia
Exhibition dedicated to Italy and its national Identity before unification of the country.
Where: Palazzo Pitti - Piazza Pitti 1, Florence Open Tuesday to Sunday 8,15 – 18,50 Closed Monday, New Year’s Day |
 From 03/10/2011 » To 15/04/2012
La stanza dei tesori
Exhibition dedicated to the wonders of art collectors in Florence's museums.
Where: PALAZZO MEDICI RICCARDI Via Camillo Benso Conte Di Cavour 3 - Firenze Tel +39 0552760340 Ticket: 10 euro |
 From 25/04/2012 » To 25/04/2012
Tiziano Ferro in concert
Tiziano Ferro’s new tour, entitled “L’amore è una cosa semplice” (Love is a simple thing) will start onApril 10, in Turin, and will then bring the much loved Italian singer to many Italian cities, including[...]
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 From 22/02/2012 » To 23/02/2012
La strana famiglia - musical
Free adaptation of the famous TV series of the 60's. Highly professional actors, dancers and singers will be on stage to propose the exhilarating adventures and gagas of the Addams.
Hour: 21:00 Where: Teatro Lumière Via Di[...] |
 From 25/04/2012 » To 01/05/2012
10th Tango Festival
The Florence Tango Festival will be a special event for tango dancers from all over the world, with a big staff of first class teachers, long milonga nights in a great location with two dance floors.
Festival addresses: - Teatro Obihall (ex[...] |
 From 18/03/2012 » To 18/03/2012
Laura Pausini in concert
Laura Pausini in concert
Where: Nelson Mandela Forum Viale Pasquale Paoli, 50137 Florence Hour 21.00 |
 From 12/01/2012 » To 25/03/2012
Brian Duffy - The photographic genius
For the first time in ITaly after the great success at Idea Generation Gallery in London, an exhibition dedicated to Brian Duffy (1933-2010), the great English photographer.
Where: MNAF - MUSEO NAZIONALE ALINARI DELLA FOTOGRAFIA Piazza Di[...] |
 From 18/04/2012 » To 18/04/2012
Loreena Mckennitt in concert
The much loved Canadian songwiter and singer, an icon of Celtic music, will be in ITaly in 2012, and in Florence in April.
Where: OBIHall (ex Saschall) Via Fabrizio De André, 50136 Florence Price: from €[...] |
 From 16/06/2012 » To 16/06/2012
Madonna in concert
Madonna in concert in Italy! Only two dates, and one of them is Florence!
Hour: 08:00 pm Where: Stadio Artemio Franchi Viale Manfredo Fanti, 4, 50137 FLORENCE |
 From 26/02/2012 » To 26/02/2012
I Promessi Sposi
The most important Italian novel, "I promessi sposi" has become a very successful musical opera and will be on stage in Florence.
Where: Dove: Teatro Verdi Via Ghibellina, 99 50122 FIRENZE Hour: 16:45 |
