Enjoy Tuscan food and wine specialities against the backdrop of picturesque Certaldo, the medieval village home of Giovanni Boccaccio. Certaldo can be reached on the Florence-Siena train or bus line; a short cable car ride takes you to the upper town, where the festival is held. See www.boccaccesca.
A series of three different musicals sure to get you moving in your seat. Check out www.florencecitymusical.com for more information.
Two centuries of politics and culture in Tuscany are on display at the royal palace museum in Pisa. You'll find documents and objects from the ruling family's courts and libraries. The exhibit's piece de resistance is Granduke Pietro Leopoldo's document abolishing the death penalty, the first
Works by one of the 20th century's most important photographers and the world's first ‘photo reporter'. Visit www.mnaf.it or call 055/216310 for more information.
Join young designers, illustrators, photographers, musicians, djs, video artists, chefs, writers, sculptors and more at this unique forum for creative expression taking place in Prato. Twenty cubes have been redesigned and recreated by artists from different backgrounds, and each with very different instruments and solutions. The exhibition space will serve
All the best wine producers in Tuscany come out for this wine tasting festival in Florence's Oltrarno district. Santo Spirito, Pitti and Piazza della Passera come to life with stands filled with wineries' tastiest bottles, all ripe for the drinking. For more information, visit www.florencewinevent.com
Participate in Florence's annual run to fight breast cancer by signing up for the 5k walk or 12k run. Minimum donation is 10 euro and includes the official race t-shirt designed by Ferragamo. Register early or sign up the day of the race in Piazza Santa Croce. Registration
September 8-12 Piazza della Passera (near piazza Pitti) One of Florence’s most charming piazzas becomes even more vibrant during the second week of September. Stefano Di Puccio of 4 ...
September 13 Palazzo Corsini, via della Scala 15 Pitti Immagine presents its sixth edition of this unique tradeshow, which focuses on the most exclusive perfumes, timeless fragrances, beauty and ...