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Here’s our round-up for February 20-27, 2025.
The University of Florence celebrates the 250th anniversary of its establishment in 1775, when the Grand Duke Peter Leopold of Lorraine established the Imperial and Royal Museum of Physics and Natural History, later called the Specola, the first example in Europe of a scientific institution open to the public. To mark the occasion, a rich calendar of activities takes place throughout the year beginning with free entry workshops and guided tours this weekend.
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Teachers, dancers and schools unite for the giant dance fair that sees exclusive masterclasses with the likes of Natalia Bashkatova and Jose Carayol, and the attendance of high-profile dance centres like the Joffrey Ballet School.
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An art exhibition is about to celebrate the life and ground-breaking work of Antonio Meucci in the palazzo next door to where the inventor of the telephone was born on via dei Serragli in 1808. Created by a collective of five international artists called Intreccio Creativo, the Woven Frequencies exhibition delves into Meucci’s life, his pioneering contribution to technology, the importance of communication and his legal struggle to be recognized for his work. Each artist has created a personal interpretation of Meucci’s legacy, blending visual art with the concept of communication.
Find out moreA public event on democracy, civic engagement and social justice as part of the Democratic Odyssey’s Florence Assembly brings together policymakers, academics, civil society actors, and residents of Florence to collectively reflect on the challenges facing contemporary democracies and social justice.
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An elephant-bee, bumblebee-bear and wild boar-fish join an all-seeing starfish as some of the fantastical creatures on display alongside mythological subjects like the Hydra, dragons and Cipactli. The artworks by Arianna Fioratti Loreto are inspired by the science fiction story of the same name created with Marco Masseti, published by Edizioni Polistampa. On show are 70 medium- and large-sized works that celebrate the natural and animal worlds.
See moreThe Confucio Institute celebrates ancient traditions and Chinese culture with creative workshops for all ages, including paper lantern making and calligraphy, with themed lessons in Chinese. Free admission upon reservation.
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A group exhibition featuring works by Enrico Bertelli, Armando Chant, Mattia Cleri Polidori, Luca Coser, Paul Deller, Pietro Desirò, Claudia Di Francesco, Vincent Hawkins, Sam Lock, Marco Mazzoni, Giorgio Petracci and Ettore Pinelli goes on show, granting visitors the opportunity to explore the diverse landscape of contemporary art through the dialogue of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists coming together for the first time.
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Until March 23, the Refectory of the Santa Maria Novella complex becomes home to an exhibition that fights against nuclear weapons. Senzatomica immerses viewers in some of the deadliest horrors using virtual reality with heartbreaking accounts, elaborating on the role of scientists in efforts to effect change.
Find out moreA reading group dedicated to translated literature and literature about translation, with a special focus on practices of feminist translation, takes place in English at Biblioteca Femminista on via Fiesolana 2b until March. Presented as part of The Other Words project coordinated between Edinburgh and Florence, discussions are based around the complex ideas surrounding the translation of literature. February 6 will be a discussion of Brandy Sour by Constantia Soteriou, translated by Lina Protopapa.
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La croce che fiorisce e le stimmate di Francesco, created to mark the 800th anniversary of the miracle, is a detailed display that was carefully curated by Sonia Chiodo, Giovanni Giura, Anna Pegoretti and Federico Rossi, situated in the winter refectory. Beginning with part of the permanent display in which the sprawling complex and its various functions are illustrated in the bird’s-eye view painting of the monuments that dates to 1718, Santa Croce is contextualized before we move on to the temporary display consisting of paintings and manuscripts that recount the evolution of the iconography of the Stigmata of Saint Francis.
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An unforgettable study experience in Dublin for young people from July 13-27: learn English while having fun! Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is the perfect destination for teenagers aged 11 ...
This itinerary is the smartest walking our of Prato, where the passion for art meets taste. Our exclusive walking tour of Prato allows you to enjoy the artitstic heritage of ...
Join Linda Sassano Higgins, Licensed Italian Tour Guide, and discover Florence’s hidden secrets: from her Roman origins to saving her artistic heritage during WWII and the flood of 1966. Customized ...
Following 8 years of restoration, the world famous Vasari Corridor has finally reopened to the public! Let’s have a walk inside this historic gallery. Visits are in small groups of ...
