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What’s on and events in Florence, Italy, including exhibitions, movies, music, travel and more.
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From rare manuscripts and first editions to contemporary illustrations and artworks, exhibitions across the region revisit Pinocchio’s extraordinary legacy while shedding light on the journalist and satirist behind the story.
Sixty years after the flood, the National Archaeological Museum of Florence and the Istituto degli Innocenti present two complementary exhibitions exploring the damage, rescue effort and the lasting legacy of the “alluvione”.
As Florence marks the 60th anniversary of the 1966 flood, three community-led exhibitions bring artists, materials and collective memory into dialogue, reflecting on the cultural heritage lost and the human solidarity that helped the city recover.
November 3–8 offers a programme of commemorations, exhibitions and opportunities to revisit the flood’s enduring legacy.
On November 14, let live swing set the mood, discover the spectacle of sabrage and savour exceptional aperitivo creations in an atmosphere of effortless sophistication.
The autumn programme at Villa San Michele offers a series of appointments that place Tuscan producers and Italian food traditions centre stage.
The pioneering Baroque artist is the subject of an extensive display across the museum.
From pumpkin-carving to a night at the museum and a tribute to Lady Gaga, here's our round-up of ways to mark Halloween.
Expect little monsters and spooky surprises in the series of exciting events this October.
The historic via Palazzuolo venue reopens on October 16 following a summer revamp, with a new sound system, international bookings and collaborations with the next generation of music promoters.
Forget the traditional gym. At The Social Hub Belfiore, working out is just one part of the picture. On the top floor of the hybrid hospitality hub in the San ...
Florence is set to become a cinematic capital again as the 20th edition of the 50 Giorni di Cinema brings nine international film festivals to the city this autumn.
Discover additions to Florence: design stores, restaurant openings + meeting places.
Roberto Casamonti’s collection of some 250 works moves into a newly restored home, bringing its Italian and international holdings together under one roof.
The British Institute of Florence is presenting Piece of Cake, a new exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Rachel Weinstock and curated by Jemma Elliott-Israelson through October 10.
The Australia-based artist returns to Italy with a luminous body of paintings exploring memory, mortality and the fleeting beauty of being alive.
From bespoke beds and Murano glass bowls to wedding couture, Florence’s LOVE TEDICI is redefining the art of traveling—and living—with pets.
From ancient ruins to contemporary art, Palazzo Strozzi explores how fragments can preserve memory, embody loss and inspire new forms of meaning.
Florence’s annual charity run returns on September 27, combining sport, culture and breast cancer prevention across the city.
Pitti Fragranze 24 is about to begin at Florence’s Stazione Leopolda, offering visitors the chance to discover fragrances and beauty offerings from 290 brands, 75 per cent of which come ...
The Osservatorio Ximeniano, founded in 1756, is one of Europe’s oldest continuously operating scientific observatories.
On display until January 5, the artists who defined printmaking are at the centre of the exhibition.
The historic Giardino Corsini becomes a showcase for 100 artisans and designers, where traditional skills meet contemporary creativity under the theme “Reconnecting with Nature”.
