What’s on and events in Florence, Italy, including exhibitions, movies, music, travel and more.
As chiuso per ferie (closed for holidays) signs pop up all over, we take you through ideas for an estate in style.
This October, The Spa at Four Seasons Florence brings celebrity facialist Iván Pol and The Beauty Sandwich method to Italy for the first time.
Expect cinema, stargazing and blissful nights at this Belmond hotel in the Tuscan countryside
Sartorial aficionado Ata Çin lets us in on his men's vintage shopping secrets in Florence.
Barberino Designer Outlet displays 100 giant colourful animals in an open-air exhibition by Cracking Art, on display from July 12 to September 25.
From July 21 to August 26, four concerts take audiences back to the Baroque.
This year's Incontri in Terra di Siena chamber music festival starts with a concert in Florence at Teatro Verdi on July 21.
The city’s summer programme sees four months of fabulous activities, taking us through from June 1 to September 30, with 15 festivals, 137 projects, 118 widespread events, 3 special projects and 14 summer spaces.
Entrances reopen, with free entry for residents of Florence.
Expect affordable luxury and a refreshing experience at Eleonora Gentile Luxury Hair Spa in via della Pergola.
The disused WW2 air raid shelter in San Niccolò has recently been repurposed as a digital art exhibition space, Rifugio Digitale.
Make the mot of the chance to visit some of the city's dramatic defensive structures this summer.
Florence celebrates its patron saint, San Giovanni Battista (St John the Baptist) on June 24 with fantastic fochi (fireworks).
Tishani Doshi talks about her novel, Small Days and Nights, ahead of her performance at The British Institute on June 28.
The Accademia Gallery will be open on Tuesday nights throughout the summer as well as extending its opening hours during the week.
Our list of the most happening places in Florence this summer, to grab a drink or a bite to eat whilst enjoying the great outdoors.
Valentina and Carolina Rangoni are the third generation of the Florence-based shoe company that was founded by their grandfather in 1934.
Head for the Arno this summer as the city's riversides explode with late-night entertainment, quality bars and great places to mingle.
The seasonal programme from June 1 to September 30 promises a fantastic four months of events and activities.
The American (Irish by adoption) multi-instrumentalist and neo-folk singer plays as part of Secret Florence, organized by Musicus Concentus.
The recently launched museum orients around its giant centerpiece, a 280-square metre-railway model that’s one of the largest in Europe.
Relax at these farms not far from the city, which offers plenty of fun activities for the whole family
This June, we’re joining forces with Ruffino Wines for four stellar conversations every Wednesday at 7pm on the Poggio Casciano wine estate.
The Suffolk-born jazz performer has been touring with his new trio, with their final show taking place at The British Institute at 7.30pm on Thursday May 26.