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Spring Sweet Spring
folklore
March comes in with a sweet swing with the celebrations for Father's Day (in Italy) and St. Joseph's Day on March 19th, two feasts...
A BON DROYT
culture
Living in Florence, with its frescoes, statues, churches, squares and museums containing works by world's greatest artists, is an ...
EASTER WITH A BANG!!!
folklore
Easter is a particularly good time to visit Florence. The weather is usually mild and sunny without being hot, ideal for exploring...
There is nothing like Pizza
italian_style
Pizzas come in 100's of variations and are certainly not just round pieces of fl at dough with a little tomato and cheese slapped ...
The Med Diet!
wellness
Now you are in Italy you should try and make the most of the traditional menus or diets that can help you lose weight, lower the r...
McArthurGlen
italian_style
A tour of Italian sites of culture or a trip around the top fashion stores? The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Centres conciliate th...
Xploring Local Surroundings
wellness
One of the nicest walks in the early spring goes from the centre of Florence up to Piazzale Michelangelo. We suggest you start out...
A trip out of Florence
culture
During the Middle Ages, the steep slopes of the hill south of Fiesole prevented many of the local aristocrats from building their ...
Break Spring Another
leisure
Known for its vast wilderness areas, Scotland is a great place to discover rolling green hills and historic parks. In addition to ...
EASTER WITH A BANG!!!
folklore
Easter is a particularly good time to visit Florence. The weather is usually mild and sunny without being hot, ideal for exploring...
Fra angelico
culture
This exhibition is mainly centred around the illuminated Gradual that Fra Angelico carried out for the convent of San Domenico at ...
The Opificio delle Piete Dure
culture
Florence is a city well known for its art and museums, yet many specimens of fantastic beauty are often left unknown to many. over...
Cupid’s Journey journey
folklore
Beheaded by emperor claudius ii on February 14th for secretly marrying young couples during the third century, the Roman priest, v...
Take a night off
folklore
The world aperitif come from the Latin “aperire”, to open. you should remember that traditionally, italians do not drink in order ...
Italian habits
italian_style
• eating out italians eat very well and enjoy the social aspect of eating and being together. in a good more...
Roberto Cappucci
culture
The great designer Roberto capucci presents 8 works, as yet never on display before, that were inspired by Florence and created as...
Florence food shopping
folklore
There is no better way to experience the heart of italian culture than through food. Where though, can you find the best ingredien...
Donna Simonetta
italian_style
The Fondazione Pitti Discovery will dedicate an exhibition to Simonetta, Donna Simonetta colonna di cesarò, a charismatic and ecce...
Gym & fun
wellness
Did you eat too much christmas pudding? Are you a step machine addict or dreaming of perfect muscles like Brad Pitt? or have you j...
Another beauty
culture
The first monographic exhibition dedicated to the painter
Halloween Night of the witches
folklore
From ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us! The Scots descri...
Ice cream
italian_style
When I was a child in England (Cornwall actually) the very best icecream was usually the sort you could buy on the beach from a ti...
Pitti Filati - yarns and knits
italian_style
What, you may ask, is Pitti Filati? Well it is one of the offspring of Pitti Immagine which organises all the Florentine fashion s...
The Florentine Parks
culture
There is an old adage that states “the grass is always greener on the other side”. This is clearly not the case in Florence, where...
bread soups
italian_style
During winter a nice form of refuge
from the cold is to retreat into a
cozy restaurant and warm up with
one of Florence’s famou...
True Pilates
wellness
Laura Vari has been been involved in physiotherapy and fitness for over 20 years. She lived in New York for 5 years, qualifiying a...
The medieval doormat
italian_style
When asked to find antique shoescrapers, I wondered if I was being sent on a wild goose chase. Nonetheless, I dutifully wandere...
in valdarno
out_of_town
An exhibition for five masters. The Renaissance in Valdarno exhibition offers a wonderful chance to compare the exceptional master...
anyone 4 golf?
wellness
If you like playing, or simply watching golf, you will find it absolutely fascinating
to follow this original match, perhaps the ...
Giving the gift of florence
italian_style
As the holiday season approaches and the semester draws to a close, you have probably been wondering what kinds of gifts to brin...
Silent night
italian_style
Christmas in Florence is unique for anyone who decides
to visit the city at this time of year.
Certainly the lights are nothing ...
gold & gems
services
The art works of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure on display at Palazzo Medici
Riccardi. “Gold, Silver and Jewels” proposes 15 mast...
Xmas delights
folklore
The Italian “panettone” is the typical Christmas cake that all Italians buy (they rarely make it at home) to celebrate the festivi...
A Sea of Purple
italian_style
Wednesday night’s soccer match between Fiorentina and Roma ended with a tie score of 2-2. Although a Fiorentina victory would have...
My Introduction to Italian Football
italian_style
“ Che cosa significa?” I asked the girl standing next to me. Laughing and as politely as she could, she tried to explain the swear...
Pizza
italian_style
Pizzas come in 100's of variations and are certainly not just round pieces of flat dough with a little tomato and cheese slapped o...
The Autumn season takes off
culture
You have just arrived and are still finding your way around. The cooler and darker evenings of autumn are already making themselve...
Sports facilities
wellness
Presumably you are used to finding a ready availability of sports facilities in the States. You may not find it quite so easy here...
Ponte vecchio
culture
One of the first places you will want to visit is the extremely ancient and world famous Ponte Vecchio. Orginally constructed with...
In Valdarno
culture
An exhibition for five masters. The Renaissance in Valdarno exhibition offers a wonderful chance to compare the exceptional master...
With greenpeace
culture
Once more the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior toured the Italian
coast to scan and preserve Mediterranean sea health. The Mar...
run 4 your life
wellness
The slogan is: buy a kilometre and fight breast cancer and it seems to
work because the Corri La Vita marathon race and walk wins...
Playlife
italian_style
Mutations, evolutions, transformations, the eywords and guidelines for the new direction of Playlife in the next autumn & winter ...
The grape Harvest
folklore
Throughout Tuscany, September is the month of grape picking, one of the merriest and most joyful harvests in the farming world. Wh...
Iced Latte
italian_style
Shocking. Surprising. Different. Confusing. Amazing. Breathtaking. Exactly the same. Those are just a few of my first impressions ...
Halloween
folklore
Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble! From
ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things t...
local flavours
leisure
That were you expecting the food to be like before you came here? Even
though you may already have tasted good Italian cooking in...
Staying in florence Tuscany Style
services
You have to eat! If you are staying in a flat you will need to
shop for food, however much or little you want to cook, and you
w...
A watery plunge
services
Florence can get very hot in the summer and, when it does, you will probably just long for some watery respite. Although the coast...
Safe Water
services
The City of Florence relies on both groundwater and surface water sources for its water supply. Groundwater is obtained from deep ...
Secret gardens
culture
It may feel like an overnight change, but summer has been creeping up on us for awhile. The stores normally closed for a permanent...
Tuscan delights
out_of_town
It’s common knowledge that Florence is the capital of Tuscany, making it the epicenter of a region made famous by its wine and ter...
The Panzanella
italian_style
he famous Panzanella or Bread Salad is a deliciously refreshing platter invented by the thrifty Florentines as a way of using up s...
St. lawrence
italian_style
Almost all tourists who come to Florence find themselves sooner or later in the
LIFE’S A BEACH ! (PT.1)
out_of_town
A day at the beach can be just what the doctor ordered to cure ailments like sluggishness, boredom and even a pale complexion. For...
LIFE’S A BEACH ! (PT.2)
out_of_town
Another trip that is a close second in popularity to Viareggio, but also proclaimed a must see by anyone who has been, is the Cinq...
A glorious day at the Seaside
out_of_town
Florence, luckily for those living or staying here, is situated conveniently close to the coast. The nearest beaches are in fact a...
Villa bardini
culture
Villa Bardini stands next to Fort Belvedere and offers a breathtaking view from the top of Costa San Giorgio over the quarter of S...
Ferragosto
italian_style
Visitors to Florence, or anywhere else in Italy, may wonder why eveything is so quiet in the middle of August, especially on Augus...
Residence Permit
services
Before coming to Italy, students from outside the European Community, should request a Student Visa in their home country. You the...
The marino marini
culture
Hidden in between the ancient architecture and renaissance art is Museum Marino Marini, is the only contemporary art museum in Flo...
Gabrio Staff
leisure
Well-being and relaxation in the centre of Florence at the new Gabrio Staff Olimpo. Via de’ Tornabuoni 5, Tel. 055.214668 - Fax 05...
Cézanne Special
culture
lorence was important for Paul Cézanne’s artistic career thanks to two young collectors, Egisto Paolo Fabbri and Charles Alexander...
Acqua al 2
services
f you have not been to Acqua al 2, it is certainly worth a visit. A reservation is definitely a must, as this little restaurant do...
Furla
services
The Furla collection completed with handbags, jewelry, belts, gloves, wallets, sunglasses, footwear and more is primarily known fo...
diladdaRno
services
This year’s edition of the Diladdarno event organised by Oltrarno Promuove is bound to be an innovative and fascinating attraction...
Schiacciata
italian_style
Mention Pugi’s schiacciata and Florentines are automatically entusiastic! This is a fact and not just advertising waffle. Pugi has...
Napoleone
services
Napoleone, an incredibly quaint, relaxing, and friendly restaurant with highly delectable food, is certainly a restaurant not to m...
Fashion Show
services
Creative minds at the Scuola Lorenzo de Medici are busily working, sewing machines are eagerly stitching, and coordinators are dil...
Misinterpreting Florence
folklore
The word “tourist” makes most people think about a place where they can be entertained by attractions and educated by seeing histo...
Teatro del Sale
services
Situated in a 14th century convent near the Sant’Ambrogio Market, this unusual environment serves mouthwatering food created by Ci...
Loving locks...
folklore
Most locals seem to know what we’re talking about when we ask about the locks hung on the bridges, namely the Ponte Vecchio, but f...
common sense!
services
The school day was over and I collected my belongings and shoved them in my bag, before leaving for home. I popped on my headphone...
Surviving San Lorenzo Market
italian_style
Mount Everest, the Sahara Desert, Yosemite National Park and even south Detroit are all places that require some sort of survival ...
The Patron Saint
italian_style
The celebrations for the Feast Day of the Patron Saint of Florence, St. John the Baptist on June 24th start in the morning with a ...
The Spring Back
services
Trains, planes and cars! With March approaching, the travel bug begins to spread, both for locals and students. For the foreign st...
GOING SOUTH
out_of_town
Naples - Beautiful city by the coast
Go on a sunny day and enjoy the amazing views of the endless Tyrrhenian Sea. If you apprecia...
Gabrio Staff
leisure
Well-being and relaxation in the centre of Florence at the new Gabrio Staff Olimpo. Via de’ Tornabuoni 5, Tel. 055.214668 - Fax 05...
The history of science
culture
No true culture tour in Florence is complete without a trip to the History of Science Museum. This fascinating museum contains a p...
Walking through gardens
out_of_town
One of the nicest walks in the early spring goes from the centre of Florence up to Piazzale Michelangelo.
We suggest you start o...
Teatro del Sale
leisure
Situated in a 14th century convent near the Sant’Ambrogio Market, this unusual environment serves mouthwatering food created by Ci...
italian gesture
italian_style
When I was a little girl my mother constantly warned me that when I made a funny face, after a while it would freeze, and I would ...
Doves & Cart explosions
folklore
Florentine, Pazzino de’ Pazzi was apparently the first to climb the walls of Jerusalem and raise the Crusaders’ standard on July 1...
Handicraft Fair
culture
Art, the International Handicraft Fair, has always kept up with the times and today, with over 700 exhibitors, is one of the most ...
Live the city
wellness
Feeling fit? Enjoy running or fit-walking?
Sign on for Vivi Città or Live the City, an international half marathon of about 21 k...
At the Steak Place
services
Tuscan cooking is famous in the world for its simple and timeless flavours, the end result of centuries of healthy country fare th...
Gym & Fun
wellness
Did you eat too much Christmas pudding? Are you a step machine addict or dreaming of perfect muscles like Brad Pitt? Or have you j...
Cézanne is back in florence
culture
Imagine the creation of a masterpiece painting, in a single light dangling dangerously from a water-stained ceiling illuminating a...
st. PATRICK’s day
folklore
A ll Celts, especially the Irish, will be heading for Saschall, Florence’s very original theatre in a tent, for the Feast of Irela...
Stibbert’s treasure trove
culture
Off the beaten track, but worth the effort once you get there, the Stibbert Museum, surrounded by shady romantic grounds, is a fas...
Count Negroni, I presume?
folklore
You must have heard about the Negroni cocktail and maybe even tried it, as it is a popular aperitif throughout the world. However ...
Carnival time
folklore
Centuries ago Florence celebrated Carnival with splendid festivities that probably originated in Roman times. Carnival became a ma...
This is not America...
services
As I stepped out of the Florence Airport in August, it finally hit me. I was no longer in North Carolina; I was in Italia. I had...
Safe Water
services
The City of Florence relies on both groundwater and surface water sources for its water supply. Groundwater is obtained from deep ...
San Valentino
folklore
Every year millions of people throughout the world celebrate St. Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Few know who he was and why he ...
Designer fashions for men
leisure
January and February are important fashion months in Florence, for it is when the first great fashion shows open for the season an...
Teatro del Sale
culture
Situated in a 14th century convent near the Sant’Ambrogio Market, this unusual environment serves mouthwatering food created by Ci...
The London Cut
italian_style
For over 200 years, the historic London street known as Savile Row has been home of the world’s most exclusive tailors who create ...
Gym & Fun
wellness
Did you eat too much Christmas pudding? Are you a step machine addict or dreaming of perfect muscles like Brad Pitt? Or have you j...
Bread Soups
culture
During winter a nice form of refuge from the cold is to retreat into a cozy restaurant and warm up with one of Florence’s famous s...
Gabrio Staff
wellness
Well-being and relaxation in the centre of Florence at the new Gabrio Staff Olimpo. Via de’ Tornabuoni 5, Tel. 055.214668 - Fax 05...
Chocolate?
folklore
Gorge on chocolate at the great Chocolate Fair at Saschall! Dedicated exclusively to quality confectioners’ chocolate, here you ca...
Florentines turn purple
italian_style
If you have lived in Florence for some time you may ask yourself: “What are the real Florentines like? There is only one way of se...
Winter Sales
leisure
Nobody can resist a bargain and, although you may only be here for a short time, don’t forget that January is dedicated to the “sa...
Apoxyomenos, Lysippus's Athlete
culture
Apoxyomenos, the splendid Athlete attributed to Lysippus, can be admired at Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence after its recent r...
Unique Christmas souvenirs
italian_style
Are you spending Christmas in Florence this year or going home? Have you friends or relations visiting? Remember that Florence has...
Collecting in Florence
italian_style
The Collecting in Florence fair is a Christmas market where you can find everything you could possibly want in the antiques line, ...
Skiing and snowsports
out_of_town
Winter in Florence can be wet and cold, though it rarely snows. Much as we may enjoy sports activities, at this time of the year m...
Merry Xmas events!
culture
Events! Concerts! Exhibitions! Guided tours! You name it and this winter you can find it for Florence is going to be bustling with...
Florence PassePartour
services
PassePartour is the combined ticket that allows you to use all the urban bus lines of Florence: both the more...
Simply Divine
leisure
You will, we hope, have discovered the wonders of the Florentine and Tuscan cuisine by now and perhaps want to make some dishes at...
Heidelberg’s Christmas market
folklore
Heidelberg, one of Germany’s most charming towns, is once again lending its 500-year-old Heidelberger Weihnachtsmarkt or Christmas...
B.Gallo
leisure
B.Gallo
Piazza Duomo, 1r - Florence - tel. 055.219251 www.b-gallo.it
Tagliatelle with Boletus mushrooms
Ingredients for o...
Green freshly milled local oil
leisure
The characteristic Tuscan landscape is famous for its endless vineyards, towering cypress and greeny-grey olive trees. The olives ...
Where to shop?
italian_style
Furla
Via della Vigna Nuova, 47r
Via Calzaiuoli, 47r
Tel. 055.282779
The Scottish market
folklore
The Scots instead take over Santa Maria Novella...
Hark the bagpipes play and all good Celts take heed....
If you are entitled t...
Skiing and snowsports
out_of_town
Winter in Florence can be wet and cold, though it rarely snows. Much as we may enjoy sports activities, at this time of the year m...
More Tuscan history
folklore
Hugh the Great or Hugh of Tuscany (c.950–December 21st 1001) was Margrave of Tuscany from 961 to his death, as well as duke of Spo...
Florence's Electress Palatine
culture
This exhibition is devoted to the last, but by no means the least, Medici ruler of Florence. It takes us back to the late Baroque ...
English language theatre company
culture
Florence International Theatre Company springs from the vision of Artistic Directors Aaron Craig and Bari Hochwald. FITC will crea...
Ask the Florence Student Point...
services
Every year thousands of young people come to Florence to study, whether at the Florence University, or to spend a term or a year a...
Retracing the flood in Florence
folklore
New to Florence but too young to remember, you may not realise that the city was dramatically flooded on November 4th 1966. It cau...
Anyone for golf?
wellness
If you like playing, or simply watching golf, you will find it absolutely fascinating to follow this original match, perhaps the m...
Steak, steak, glorious steak!...
leisure
When in Florence, you must try one of its most famous (and mouthwatering) specialities, the Florentine steak, or bistecca alla fio...