Discover Florence

Taker a deeper dive into what Florence has to offer, with our selection of experiences from both inside and outside of the city. Tours, tastings, and classes will be sure to ignite new curiosity about the city, and help improve your understanding of Florence and its culture.

FOOD + WINE

Rooftop bars in Florence

Here’s our round-up of the best rooftop bars in Florence.

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New around Florence this May

A look at new openings around town, including a vegan lampredotto takeaway, blooms in a hotel lobby and a nod to the soft clubbing trend.

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Florence’s urban evolution: Firenze Forma Continua LAB at Forte Belvedere

The installation and workshop space seeks to spread awareness and knowledge of the city’s urban evolution.

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Il Bisonte: experience the history of the Florentine leather company

Now open to the public in the frescoed rooms of Palazzo Corsini is the historical archive of Il Bisonte, showcasing 55 years of creative experimentation.

COMMUNITY

Sorgane: rethinking the city

The south-eastern neighbourhood represents an unrealised ambition by visionary architects to create a brutalist and humane utopia.

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Art supply store in Florence that should be on your itinerary

The Cradle of the Renaissance is also the birthplace of some of the most brilliant painters in art history: Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli, to name a few. ...

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Coffee rituals and goldsmith for a day at Manifattura Tabacchi

The Bottega Biologica and Fàbera Atelier host two unmissable workshops.

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Brancacci Chapel secrets and a deep dive into Tracey Emin at Palazzo Strozzi

Destination Florence bring you to discover the centuries-old chapel and the contemporary art exhibition.

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A wall of purple: American football in Florence

Beyond soccer, discover Guelfi Firenze, the team currently making waves in the Italian gridiron world.

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Children’s activities at the Basilica of Santa Croce

A kids' kit and treasure hunt are two of the ways the central basilica brings children to engage with the sacred space.

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Florence Serial Killer Museum + Florence’s foremost serial killer

We visit the museum and take advantage of the opportunity to reflect on the notorious Monster of Florence.

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Beyond calcio: sports clubs in Florence

A focus on how these places act as social adhesive for local communities.

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Where to watch original language films in Florence

There are more movie theaters than you may think.

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Sharing is caring: a visit to the Museo della Misericordia in Florence

Explore the history of charity in Florence with Firenzecard.

FOOD + WINE

Barbar: full-comfort dining

Take a right off busy via Gioberti, duck under a short tunnel and you will re-emerge in a haven of tranquillity. A residential street, via Luna is planted every which ...

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Florence insider tips by Eric Veroliemeulen

Bakery, florist, greengrocer: the list goes on. Family-run businesses galore line viale Don Giovanni Minzoni, where the palazzo housing This Time Tomorrow’s upscale residences is located. Curator Eric Veroliemeulen shares ...

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Uncomfortable Tours: dissenting itineraries + narratives

Stazione Utopia have curated a series of free guided tours through lesser-known aspects of Florence's history.

COMMUNITY

Isolotto: Florence’s fourth quarter

The neighbourhood still represents an idea of community and identity.

ART + CULTURE

Teatro Niccolini: A theatrical renaissance in Florence

Don't miss Jeff Goldblum at Teatro Niccolini on September 20, 2024.

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E-bike adventures in the Tuscan countryside

Destination Florence takes us through the guided e-bike tours that bring you to explore charming villages and breathtaking landscapes.

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Manifattura Tabacchi gives guided tours of the Caveau

Explore the archive of the former tobacco factory. 

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Best ways to enjoy spring in Florence

How to spend the season in the city and surroundings.

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Experience luxury leather goods in Florence

Embark on a journey through high-quality Florentine craftsmanship at Minobossi.

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Experiences around Florence to gift this Christmas

Gift-giving gets easy with Destination Florence's round-up of unforgettable experiences.

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