Science and Technics Foundation
Fondazione Scienza E Tecnica
Via Giusti, 29
50121 Florence - Italy
Phone: 055 2341157-242241
How to get there:
From Santa Maria Novella train station take bus line 31, 32 and 6 (“via della colonna” stop).
From San Marco Square bus stop Ataf: lines 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 17, 20, 25, 31, 32, 33and electric bus C.
The purpose of the Institution is to make known and accessible the highly rated assets by a unique collection in Italy, of more than 50.000 items, witch go from naturalistic collections to scientific instruments, from machine models to hand-made objects and library references of high historical importance. Starting from this precious heredity, the Foundation aims at promoting a permanent activity of scientific culture, constituting an original laboratory where the proper use of historic scientific apparatuses go side by the side with modern technologies and new media. In April 2002 the President of the Italian Republic, honoured with his presence the inauguration of the Planetari of Florence jointly managed by the Institute and Museum of History of Science and the Astrophysics Observatory in Arcetri.
Via Giusti, 29
50121 Florence - Italy
Phone: 055 2341157-242241
How to get there:
From Santa Maria Novella train station take bus line 31, 32 and 6 (“via della colonna” stop).
From San Marco Square bus stop Ataf: lines 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 17, 20, 25, 31, 32, 33and electric bus C.
The purpose of the Institution is to make known and accessible the highly rated assets by a unique collection in Italy, of more than 50.000 items, witch go from naturalistic collections to scientific instruments, from machine models to hand-made objects and library references of high historical importance. Starting from this precious heredity, the Foundation aims at promoting a permanent activity of scientific culture, constituting an original laboratory where the proper use of historic scientific apparatuses go side by the side with modern technologies and new media. In April 2002 the President of the Italian Republic, honoured with his presence the inauguration of the Planetari of Florence jointly managed by the Institute and Museum of History of Science and the Astrophysics Observatory in Arcetri.
Suggested Hotels
Hotel Orto de' Medici
Via S. Gallo, 30
Zone: San Lorenzo
The Orto de' Medici Hotel in Florence is located inside an early 19th Century palace along a tranquil street in downtown Florence.
Hotel Jane
via Orcagna, 56
Zone: Lungarno Tempio
Hotel Jane, amongst one of the original and appreciated in Florence just 10 minutes from the Duomo and 5 mins from Santa Croce.
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.
Hotel Botticelli
Via Taddea, 8
Zone: San Lorenzo
This fine and popular three-star hotel is strategically located within a few minutes walking distance from all the most important monuments.
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Florence Events
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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 |
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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 |
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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[...] |
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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[...] |
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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 |
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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[...] |
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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 €[...] |
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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 |
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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 |


















