It’s Ferragosto! Take the time to chill with friends and family and hit your favourite summer spot.
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Here’s our round-up for August 15-22, 2024.
It’s Ferragosto! Take the time to chill with friends and family and hit your favourite summer spot.
Share your events with The Florentine: events@theflorentine.net
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From circus to jazz to film screenings, there will be something for every taste this summer.
August 15 is a day of relaxation and celebration, as the national holiday means many hit the beach, so keep in mind that most places will be closed! Head to Lake Bilancino in Barberino di Mugello for something a little further afield, where fireworks cast their spectacle along the water from 10.45pm.
The first edition of the GEM Island Festival sees food, wine, art, music, tradition, workshops and more on Elba Island, with the name standing for Gastronomy, Enology and Mixology. Expect original cocktails in spectacular settings.
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Paper art is placed in some of the most charming points in the city, transforming the historical centre of Lucca into a paper art gallery. Exhibitions are hosted in the recently restored Palazzo Guinigi, and an outdoor exhibition that sees seven installations in the centre. Explore the works by the international artists as you stroll around the city.
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Tastings, history, culture and gastronomy meet in the evenings under the stars organized by Movimento Turismo del Vino Toscana in collaboration with Città del Vino. Wineries all over Tuscany open their wineries for evenings of starry skies and local products. Events for all ages for part of the programme, including yoga and pilates in the vineyard, film screenings, country dances, gourmet dinners and even a treasure hunt.
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The external spaces of Forte Belvedere are open to the public for free from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm, until September 30, with guided tours at 5pm and 6.30pm on Friday and Sunday afternoons, bringing you to discover the fortresses’ fascinating past. The tours cost 5 euro, 2.50 reduced. Info and reservations: T: 0552768224, email: info@musefirenze.it.
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Explore the stunning complex of the Siena Cathedral with guided tours that take in the magnificent marble inlay floor, with night-time visits at 9.30pm and 10.30pm for an unforgettable atmosphere. Climb up the Facciatone for a view of the city by night, and admire the Sala delle Statue, the stained glass window by Duccio di Buoninsegna.
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The ancient Roman theatre in Fiesole transforms with summer cinema screenings from August 5-25, starting off with Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things in original language with Italian subtitles. Tickets cost 5 euro.
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Scandicci hosts theater, music, cinema, dance, contemporary circus, poetry, talk shows and more until September 29, with the squares, gardens, clubs, villas and farmyards providing the backdrop to the varied lineup. Highlights include the summer cinema arena at the Pomario del Castello dell’Accaiaioloand Cirk Fantastik from August 29 to September 1.
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Spanish artist and photographer Isa Rus is behind the series that explores the deep emotional landscapes of early motherhood, intertwining themes of nostalgia, magic, and the search for home. Isa’s work is characterized by its raw honesty and tender portrayal of the maternal experience, offering a unique perspective that challenges traditional representations.
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Organized in collaboration with the Arithmeum of Bonn, hundreds of original instruments on display in the Galileo Museum reconstruct the history of the proportional compass, illustrating its evolution and various uses.
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This summer’s Balagan Café will focus on dialogue and commitments to building paths to peace. The summer showcase organized by the Jewish Community of Florence and Rete Toscana Ebraica returns to the Synagogue gardens with Thursday evening events through September. This year’s theme, “Where peace begins”, focuses on creating a space for dialogue and coexistence through music, films, meetings, dialogues and workshops led by key speakers who are actively committed to peaceful dialogue. “In these dark times,” says artistic director Enrico Fink, “our focus is to shed light on some of the prejudices and misunderstandings we are seeing today.” Already in its 12th year, Balagan Café is held beneath centuries-old pomegranate trees and historic palms in via Farini as a range of musical and cultural experiences are offered. Happening simultaneously on Thursday evenings, the Synagogue gardens will also host Saperi & Sapori, a taste of Jewish cuisine organized by Ruth’s Kosher Vegetarian Food and guided visits of the Synagogue organized by Opera Laboratori (by reservation only: +39 055 2989879 / €10 per person). Book your place: +39 055 2989879. To reserve a light dinner prepared by Ruth’s and Michele Hagen (limited places available), reservation is required: saperiesapori2024@gmail.com (minimum offer 15 euro).
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Enjoy dinner in the Tuscan hills with live music on Friday and Saturday nights at the Tre Rane Restaurant on Ruffino’s Poggio Casciano estate. Our advice: get there around 7pm to savour the sunset in the gardens with a complimentary glass of Ruffino wine.
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Welcome to The Art of Style, where art, fashion, wellness, and personal transformation come together. The gallery is designed as an immersive experience—from rotating art exhibits and transformative clothing to ...
Wednesday Lecture at The British Institute of Florence 22 January at 18:00 Federica Parretti, the current custodian of Il Palmerino, will share insights into the life and art of her ...
A 6km (2 hour) walk in the footsteps of the early 20th century Anglo-Florentines takes you to discover the Edwardian community of Florence when it was “more English than England”. ...
Create your personalized perfume with perfumer Silvia Madari as she guides you through the secrets of fragrances. Book into one of our open workshops or create a private experience for ...
