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The whole historic center of Florence has been inserted in the list in 1982...
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Events in Florence :: Live music Firenze
..:: SPECIAL EVENTS IN FLORENCE, ITALY ::..
Go to the Exhibitons » • Go to Theatres » • Go to Live Music Agenda »
 Florence since many years hosts several internationl top events related to the fashion Sector: Pitti Uomo, Pitti Bimbo, Pitti Filati, etc...
To discover all the city Fashion Events visit the eccellent Pitti Immagine Official Website where you'll find all the updated calendars of the main Fashion City Events.
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| ..:: ART - INTERNATIONAL HANDICRAFTS FAIR..:: |
 The International Handicrafts Fair (Mostra Mercato Internazionale dell'Artigianato) is the craft show not to be missed when you are in Florence!. You can enjoy Florence at its best in spring time and take advantage of the many opportunities from discounts on the admission ticket and meals to the playroom for your children. ART exhibits many handmade products from all around the globe including clothing and accessories, silverware and jewelry, furniture, beauty and health products!
There is also an area dedicated to gastronomic delights with wonderful food and wine from all the Italian Regions and from the most "Golose" regions of the world! where you can taste the most delicious genuine specialities. We don't know why but this is usually one of the most crowded areas of the fairs...;)
These are nine days definitely not to be missed!
Address: Fortezza da Basso, Viale Filippo Strozzi, 1
Phone: + 39 055 497 21 / Fax: +39 055 497 3237
Website - Mostra Internazionale dell'Artigianato
| ..:: BIENNALE FIRENZE ..:: |
 The Biennale di Firenze is born in 1997, since then every two years the Fortezza da Basso hosts the International Arts Biennale in Florence. It was founded by brothers Pasquale and Piero Celona as the need was felt for an important international event that would make it possible for talented career artists to exhibit theirl latest works in a panoramic survey of contemporary art without prejudice as to style, theme or school.
If you are in Florence in December then don't miss this chance to experience fresh, new art in a unique surrounding.
Address: Fortezza da Basso, Viale Strozzi 1
Phone: 055 463 3385 / Fax: 055 486 034
Website - More info: Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea
| ..:: FLORENCE GIFT MART ..:: |
 One of the most original events held at Fortezza da Basso is the Florence Gift Mart, which occurs twice a year and lasts for 3-5 days.
The idea behind it is to present to the international public original objects suitable as gift items. The exhibition prides itself on attracting the most refined designers and creative experts in the field from Italy and from all around the planete. This is an opportunity not to be missed for some very original presents for next Christmas Time...
Address: Fortezza da Basso, Viale Strozzi 1
Phone: 055 477 841 / Fax: 055 480 110
Website - More info: http://www.florencemart.it/
| ..:: FLORENCE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ..:: |
 The "Florence International Music Festival" is a festival designed especially for young talented musicians from all over the world. Objective of the event is to promote young musicians who will have the unique opportunity to perform in some of the most beautiful and historically relevant venues of Florence.
The festival is organized in collaboration with "Musici Artis", Bruxelles, the Rotterdam conservatory, the School of music of Zaragozza and the "Sommerakademie" of the Mozarteum at Salisbury. The concert venues have been carefully selected to create an ideal atmosphere uniting music with the art and excellence of Florentine architecture. More info: Florence International Music Festival
| ..:: ACF FIORENTINA - SERIE A - NATIONAL ITALIAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP..:: |
 If you are in Florence for a Study Abroad Program or simply for tourism you can't miss a Serie A match of "Calcio" !
 Fiorentina after some troubled years plays again in Serie A, so we definitely suggest you to partecipate to one of the matches held in town at the mythical "Artemio Franchi Stadium"...and moreover 2005/06 season seems to be very amazing for the Viola Supporters... ;)
More info about the AC Fiorentina calendar in the following websites:
fiorentina.it | acffiorentina.it
[official website] | violanews.com |
| ..:: CALCIO STORICO FIORENTINO - 24th JUNE (and Easter Sunday) ..:: |
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Calcio Storico, also known as 'calcio in costume' (costume football), is the Florentine traditional football which dates from the Renaissance. Four "squadre" (teams) participate in the tournament originating from each of the traditional city districts: Blue (i Blu) for St. Croce, Green (i Verdi) for St. Giovanni, Red (i Rossi) for St. Maria Novella, and White (i Bianchi) for St. Spirito. |
All of the players are dressed in medieval breeches, and are supported by their crazy local fans.
27 players on each team, 54 players in total, which means that matches can by really violent with the large quantity of players at hand. Rules are minimal, with the fact that anything is allowed to get hold of the ball and score a 'caccia'.The 24th of June is the traditional day for the matches, but since the 16th century, two other days are also chosen on Easter Sunday (in early July or late June)
All of the matches will be played in a sand field in Piazza Santa Croce. |
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Each game is proceeded and introduced by a formal procession which departs in the afternoon (around 4pm) from Piazza Santa Maria Nouvella towards Piazza Santa Croce through via de' Banchi, via Rondinelli, via Tornabuoni, via Strozzi, Piazza della Repubblica, via degli Speziali, via Calzaiuoli, Piazza della Signora, via della Ninna, via de' Neri, and before finishing at Borgo Santa Croce. |
The winners are rewarded with a mass of steaks equivalent in weight to the more traditional prize of a white calf or bistecca fiorentina, which was historically butchered for the occasion. Great entertainment for enthusiastic spectators from Florence and from all around the world!
The night of the 24th of June will take place wonderful Fireworks in Florence. The whole event should not be missed! |
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Pictures courtesy of FlorencePhotos.com (Marco De La Pierre, Stefano Casubaldo, Danette St Onge) and TuscanyWonderland.net .
OTHER EVENTS IN FLORENCE - Top -
..:: Palazzo Pitti ..:: - All year round
Galleria Palatina
Follow all the events held at Palazzo Pitti on-line on www.palazzopitti.it
Piazza Pitti,1
Info: Firenze Musei :: Ph. 055 2654321
www.palazzopitti.it
..:: Belvedere dell'Arte ..:: All year round
Forte Belvedere
Belvedere dell'Arte. Orizzonti. Mostra di arte contemporanea. Installazioni esterne e molto di più...
Art at the Belvedere. Horizons. Modern and contemporary art exhibition. Outdoor installations and much more...
Ph. +39 055 246 9600 - +39 055 200 1486
Web: www.belvederedellarte.it
..:: Mostre del Gruppo Donatello ..:: - All year round
Galleria Gruppo Donatello Artisti
Via degli Artisti, 2
Ph. 055 579 207
Fax: 055 245 355
..:: Sala di Lorenzo ..:: - All year
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Laboratorio di Lorenzo - sala di consultazione multimediale permanente
Via Cavour 1
Ph. 055 276 0340
..:: Institute and Museum of the History of Science ..:: - All year
Museo della Specola
Piazza dei Giudici,1
50122 Florence, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 265 311
FAX: +39 055 265 3130
Web: Institute and Museum of the History of Science in Florence
..:: Museo di Zoologia La Specola ..:: - All year
Via Romana, 17
Tel: 0552288251 / 2288262
Fax: 055225325
More info: www.specola.unifi.it
..::Museo Archeologico Nazionale..:: - All year
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Colonna (via della) 38
Ph. : 05523575 - Fax: 055242213
More info: http://met.provincia.fi.it
..::Galleria dell'Accademia ..:: All year round
Via Ricasoli, 60
Ph.: 055 265 4321
Visit the official website of the Museum where the worldwide famous David is exposed and find the latest events and exhibitions...:
Official website: http://www.sbas.firenze.it/accademia/
MORE EVENTS BY APT... - Top -
If you want to know more about the main city events visit the excellent APT (Azienda Promozione Turistica) Official Website! Here are published (in English and in Italian) all the updated events of Florence...
MORE EVENTS BY PORTALE GIOVANI... - Top -
All the main city events selected for a student (young) target. Available only in Italian: Portale Giovani Firenze
THEATRES - Top -
For a complete and exhaustive look on the theater playbill we suggest you to visit these two pages:
Theaters by StudentsVille
All the city theaters are published here with a brief description and the direct access to their official website!
Theaters by informacittà
An update look to the performaces that will be held in the week! This is an excellent public site promoted and sponsored by the Florence municipality.
EXHIBITIONS - Top -
For a complete and exhaustive look on the Florence main exhibitions we suggest you to visit these pages:
Exhibitions by StudentsVille
Pittimmagine, Florence Gift market, Fabrica Europa...the main city exhibition centers are listed here with a direct link to their official website.
Exhibitions by informacittà
Thanx to the excellent work of the Florence municipality you can find here all the main city exhibitions held in florentine museums, churches, historical buildings or cultural institutes.
Exhibitions by Firenze Mostre
Simple but updated website with the presentation of the main exhibition of the florentine scene. It worths to take a look @ this site...
SOCCER - Top -
Football by studentsVille.it
All the info about the florentine football scene with direct links to the Florentia (Fiorentina) official website where you can find all the latest news about the team and the complete calendar of the matches. Don't miss the experience to live a Sunday at the stadium (even if Fiorentina is not is "Serie A" the spectacle of the "tifosi" is guaranteed!).
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January 1 - New Year (Capodanno)
January 6 - Epiphany (Epifania, Befana)
March 29 - Good friday (Venerd́ Santo)
April 25 - Liberation day (LIberazione)
May 1 - Labour day (Primo Maggio)
June 24 - S.Giovanni Day
August 15 - Assumption (Ferragosto)
November 1 - All Saint's day (Ognissanti)
December 8 - Immaculate conception (Immacolata)
December 24 - Christmas Eve (Vigilia di Natale)
December 25 - Christmas (Natale)
December 26 - St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano)
December 31 New Year's Eve (San Silvestro) |
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