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What’s on and events in Florence, Italy, including exhibitions, movies, music, travel and more.

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Impruneta Terracotta: Renaissance masters and the kilns of today

Head up the hill to Impruneta to check out this new exhibit that highlights Renaissance terracotta sculptures by Brunelleschi, Donatello, Luca Della Robbia and more. Works also include architecture and handicrafts from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century. A special section is dedicated to today's kilns.   For more

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Splash!

This fresh and original international visual theatre production comes to Florence thanks to Madrid's Compagnia Yllana. Kids and adults alike will delight in this comic and absurd tale filled with sunbathers, fish, birds, fishermen, boats and more.   For ticket information, call 0554220361 or visit www.toscanateatro.it

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Notre Dame de Paris

Don't miss this musical based on Victor Hugo's classic, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Music by famed singer-songwriter Riccardo Cocciante. For tickets and information, see www.mandelaforum.it or call 055678841.

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Capodanno Fiorentino

Florence celebrates the ‘New Year' with parades a flag throwing celebration and a market. At 3pm, a procession departs from the Palagio di Parte Guelfa to pay homage to the holy image of the Annunciation, where religious authorities will celebrate mass. The procession arrives in Piazza della Signoria at

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Galileo. Images of the universe from Antiquity to the telescope in Florence

During the celebrations dedicated to Galileo, Palazzo Strozzi hosts a major exhibition dedicated to the extraordinary human and intellectual adventure that led to the current conception of the universe. The exhibition reconstructs the history of the cosmos, illustrated dramatically from scientific instruments of exceptional beauty and ingenuity, celestial atlases, drawings,

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Della Robbia: Il dialogo tra le arti nel rinascimento

More than just terracotta, this exciting exhibition traces the development of the Della Robbia family during the Renaissance through a series of comparisons with other artistic mediums including sculpture, painting, architecture and the decorative arts. In addition to Della Robbia masterpieces, the exhibition includes works by Donatello, Ghiberti, Andrea del

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A Chorus Line

Catchy tunes, exciting choreography and a heartfelt story line make up this must-see Broadway show. The tale of 17 dancers who, as they audition to be in a Broadway show, tell their stories, which range from funny to heartbreaking. Enjoy the action as the dancers put themselves on the

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Taste Food Show and Fuori di Taste

  Take a trip through Italian cuisine with the Taste food show. Just 10 euro gets you into the pavilion where visitors will nearly 200 stands featuring niche products from ...

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Dolcemente Prato

If you have a sweet tooth, then Dolcemente Prato is just what you’re looking for. Dedicated to the world of Italian pastries, the weekend includes tastings, conferences, exhibits, shows and ...

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ARTOUR-O Temporary Museum of Contemporary Art

ARTOUR-O is a temporary centre for contemporary art that encourages viewers to discover various galleries in a new and exciting context. By taking art from its ‘home’ into a fresh ...

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Ballet de Cuba-Cuba the Musical

Renowned salsa dance company, Ballet de Cuba, presents its brand-new show with live music from Raul Salvador Herrera Grana’s orchestra. The legendary Havana musicians team up with expert dancers to ...

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Salone del Mobile Furniture Fair

From classic to modern to high tech, ecologically friendly and antiques, if you’re curious about home furnishings this is the place for you. Professionals and aficionados alike will love this ...

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