Festival of John the Baptist
This festival commemorates the figure of Saint John the Baptist considered the "symbol of moral rectitude and political correctness". Principles that Florence intended to found both their civil and economic political commitment on during the medieval.
The birth of the John the Baptist, Patron Saint to Florence, is celebrated on June 24 every year with a grand celebration by the citizens. The height of this event is the procession where the entire clergy of the cathedral participate. The procession leaves from the Duomo and finishes at the door of "Paradise" at the entrance of the Baptistery.
At one time, Piazza Duomo was covered by a large canvas, buildings and houses were decorated, and men of ages 15 and above were to carry burning wax into the Baptistery. A part of the wax was placed around the inside of the Baptistery, what remained was sold, and profits were donated for improvements to the church.
These offerings originated from the Lordships, the Arts, the Magistrate of the Republic, and from lay and religious campaigns. The tradition of offering the wax to the Saint is still used today.
On the evening of June 24, after the procession from the Duomo to the Baptistery, the municipal of Florence along with the Saint John the Baptist Society, organizes a fireworks display in remembrance of the "bonfire" for the summer solstice. Long ago, the fireworks were lit from the tower of Palazzo Vecchio while the bonfire burned in the square. Later, they were then moved to
Piazza della Signoria up until 1826 until it was longer large enough to hold the crowd. The next point of origin for the display was the Carraia Bridge, where when the fireworks exploded; the Arno River was lit up giving a unique vision with reflections off the water and the boats found on it.
Today the fireworks are set off from Piazza Michelangelo above the city.
The birth of the John the Baptist, Patron Saint to Florence, is celebrated on June 24 every year with a grand celebration by the citizens. The height of this event is the procession where the entire clergy of the cathedral participate. The procession leaves from the Duomo and finishes at the door of "Paradise" at the entrance of the Baptistery.
At one time, Piazza Duomo was covered by a large canvas, buildings and houses were decorated, and men of ages 15 and above were to carry burning wax into the Baptistery. A part of the wax was placed around the inside of the Baptistery, what remained was sold, and profits were donated for improvements to the church.
These offerings originated from the Lordships, the Arts, the Magistrate of the Republic, and from lay and religious campaigns. The tradition of offering the wax to the Saint is still used today.
On the evening of June 24, after the procession from the Duomo to the Baptistery, the municipal of Florence along with the Saint John the Baptist Society, organizes a fireworks display in remembrance of the "bonfire" for the summer solstice. Long ago, the fireworks were lit from the tower of Palazzo Vecchio while the bonfire burned in the square. Later, they were then moved to
Piazza della Signoria up until 1826 until it was longer large enough to hold the crowd. The next point of origin for the display was the Carraia Bridge, where when the fireworks exploded; the Arno River was lit up giving a unique vision with reflections off the water and the boats found on it.
Today the fireworks are set off from Piazza Michelangelo above the city.
Suggested Hotels
Fattoria Il Cantuccio
Via Bonazza, 33
Zone: Val di Pesa
In a typical Tuscan landscape, with the annexed villa, has ancient origins that go back to the beginning of 1500.
Hotel Castri
Piazza Indipendenza, 7
Zone: San lorenzo
The Hotel Castri has 70 spacious rooms with private bath, TV SAT color, telephone and are all air conditioned. The rooms overlook in part on Piazza Indipendenza and Via Nazionale and partly in the private garden
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 Dei Vicari
V.le Kennedy, 45
Zone: Mugello
Set in the green of the valley of Mugello, 1 kilometre from the International Racing Circuit of Mugello and only 300 meters from the historical center.
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Madonna in concert From 16/06/2012 To 16/06/2012 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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Exhibition at the Museum of Natural History in Florence on dinosaurs From 01/03/2012 To 01/09/2012 Large predators live in the Botanical Garden, popping up among the branches of old trees, and the Museum of Paleontology. We can see the show animals that are the fruit of the most modern and accurate anatomical and ecological research, combined[...] |
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The Spring of the Renaissance in Florence From 23/03/2012 To 18/08/2013 From 23 March 2012 to 18 August 2013 at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence exhibitoni of the spring of the Renaissance by Beatrice Paolozzi Strozzi and Marc Bormand. |
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Madonna in concert From 16/06/2012 To 16/06/2012 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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Exhibition at the Museum of Natural History in Florence on dinosaurs From 01/03/2012 To 01/09/2012 Large predators live in the Botanical Garden, popping up among the branches of old trees, and the Museum of Paleontology. We can see the show animals that are the fruit of the most modern and accurate anatomical and ecological research, combined[...] |
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