On 24 June, Florence celebrates its patron saint, St John the Baptist. The origins Following the Christianisation of the city, this brave and warlike Saint was chosen to protect the Florentines. The [...]
What better time to visit one of the city's great museums? The next Sunday of the month ( October 4, 2026) marks the return of the Domenica al Museo (Sunday at the Museum) initiative. State Museums [...]
The major festival dedicated to children ‘ Firenze dei bambini’ (Florence for kids Festival) returns from 22 to 24 May 2026. The city will be filled with hundreds of events (performances, games [...]
Autumn is on its way, and with it comes the Florence film festival known as 50 Days of Cinema. From October 6 to December 10, 2026, spanning screens across different countries, geographic regions, and [...]
The European Heritage Days (GEP 2026) are back this coming weekend. It is an important initiative that also allows visitors to explore a number of museums on the evening of Saturday, September 26, for [...]
Theater, music, dance, small performances in secret gardens, and the rousing marching bands: this is the established yet always surprising formula of Mercantia, held in Certaldo on July nights. From [...]
From July 1 to August 2, 2026 thanks to the “Archaeology Nights,” we are invited to discover a past that unites a divided world. Tuscany’s vast archaeological heritage “opens up” to visitors [...]
Spring, and the month of May in particular, mark the opening of historic residences as part of the National Day of Historic Italian Residences. The programme centres on 24 May, with 450 venues across [...]
From 7 to 9 May 2026, the State of the Union (a plenary meeting of key representatives from the European Union to discuss the major issues facing the current international landscape) will take place [...]
In this article you will find all the latest news (closures, reopenings, new arrangements) of the places of interest in Florence & surrounding area. The updated opening hours of museums, churches and [...]
