Florence – Dates & Venues

Florence Paper Lantern Festival – Festa della Rificolona 2025

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:34:25 +0000

Paper Lantern Festival of Florence – “Festa della Rificolona” takes place every year in the evening of September 7th as an integrally part of the celebrations of Jesus mother Maria’s birthday (Nativita’ della Beata Vergine Maria) on September 8th according to the catholic church. The celebrations preserve a tradition from the 12th century where the […]

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Florence (Firenze) Marathon 2025

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:22:04 +0000

The Florence’s Marathon is carried out every year in late November. The Marathon is Italy’s famous running event which attracts thousands athletes from Italy as well as from all over the world. Due to the numerous visitors during the Marathon day and the high demand for accommodations it is recommended to check hotel rates and […]

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Explosion of the Cart – Scoppio del Carro 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:25:05 +0000

Scoppio del Carro The Explosion of the Cart parade (in Italian Scoppio del Carro) is held, in Florence, every year on the Easter Sunday. This is a traditional folklore event in which the city residents set on fire pyrotechnic staff. Fireworks and detonators are carried in an ancient wagon of more than 500 years. The […]

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Uffizi Gallery

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:27 +0000

The art museum, Uffizi Gallery, in Florence is located in one of the most impressive buildings of the city. The museum presents a great antique collection of artistic creations in Italy. Creations of the greatest artists of the Baroque, Renaissance and the end of the Middle Age like; Leonardo da Vinci, Michael Angelo, Sandro Botticelli, […]

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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:43 +0000

The music festival of May in Florence (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino) is the first music and opera festival that takes place in modern Italy. The old festival which is held, yearly, in Florence started in 1933 with the initiative of maestro Vttorio Gui. The shows and concerts take place from March to June and from September […]

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Florence (Firenze) Tango Festival 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:25:00 +0000

Florence (Firenze) Tango Festival is held, every year for four days, in the second half of April. The visitors can enjoy dance shows performed by couples of famous Tango dancers, present the Argentine Tango culture. During the festival’s days, lots of dance shows are held. Please check the festival’s program on its website. Due to […]

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Things to do in Florence – The city of art and beauty

carnifest.com — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:22:15 +0000

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is one of Italy’s most charming and culturally-rich cities. With its breathtaking Renaissance architecture, world-class museums, and stunning landscapes, Florence offers an unforgettable experience for tourists from all around the globe. Here are some of the city’s top attractions: Florence Cathedral (Il Duomo): The city’s most iconic landmark […]

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Summer Jazz Concerts in Florence

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:21:47 +0000

Summer Jazz Concerts in Florence From mid June until start July, Firenze (Florence) holds 4 Jazz concerts (free of charge) to the public. In each concert, various musical compositions play a fabulous jazz for the pleasure of the audience. The concerts take place in the Centro Culturale ex Gover which is located in Via del […]

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Mercato Nuovo in Florence

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:19 +0000

Mercato Nuovo (The new market) of Florence is an active market since the 16th century. The market preserves a tourist tradition which declares that every visitor who rubs his nose against the nose of the wild boar which is located in the market’s square, will come back to visit. Summer opening hours. (between the 2nd […]

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Florence Mercato Centrale

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:21 +0000

Mercato Centrale” market in Florence is mainly a food market. The central part of the market is Mercato Centrale square but it spread to all the nearest streets. The market is very colorful, lively and noisy. As in every Italian market the visitor can find here side by side with the meat and vegetables also […]

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