20th-century Florence - Unusual Paths

20th-century Florence - Unusual Paths

Nine free tours to discover an unusual Florence, walks in the districts of Florence in search of Art, History and Curiosities accompanied by a professional tour guide.

The walks have a limited number of participants and reservation is compulsory.

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San Frediano and Santo Spirito in Oltrarno districts

Meeting point: Porta San Frediano (piazza di Verzaia) – end of tour: piazza S. Spirito.

Chiesa di San Frediano al Cestello, Chiesa del Carmine (no Cappella Brancacci), basilica di Santo Spirito.

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Opening hours
When:
18-03-2023
from 15:00 to 17:00

A walk along the left bank of the Arno: the history of Florence that has passed over its bridges.

Meeting point: piazza Goldoni, under his statue – end of tour: piazza Poggi.

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Opening hours
When:
26-03-2023
from 10:00

Ognissanti and San Pancrazio districts. The commissions of the Vespucci and Rucellai families and a plunge into Art Nouveau.

Meeting point: Piazza Ognissanti, at the sculpture of Hercules and the Lion - end of tour: Piazza S. Maria Novella.

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Opening hours
When:
15-04-2023
from 15:00 to 17:00

San’Ambrogio district

Start and end of tour: piazza San’Ambrogio in front of the church.

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Around Bellosguardo and iazza Tasso

Meeting point: piazza S. Francesco di Paola – end of tour: Porta Romana.

The Art Nouveau villas of Bellosguardo, the ancient walls, the Oltrarno artists' studios.

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Wine windows and San Lorenzo market

Meeting point: Volta di San Piero – and of tour: San Lorenzo market.

Opening hours
When:
21-05-2023
from 15:00 to 17:00

From Porta San Gallo to Villa Fabbricotti among parks and gardens

Meeting point: piazza della Libertà at the fountain – end of tour: Villa Fabbricotti.

Special Openings, tours and workshops
Opening hours
When:
27-05-2023
from 15:00 to 17:00

The hill of Montughi

Meeting point: Entrance of  Museo Stibbert, via Stibbert 26 – end of tour: church of the Padri Cappuccini, via dei Cappuccini.

The Stibbert Museum must be booked in advance for this visit. Cost of ticket: €10 (reductions for children). Participants allowed per group: 25.

Special Openings, tours and workshops
Opening hours
When:
03-06-2023
from 15:00 to 17:00
Prezzo
Entrance fee:
Museo Stibbert admittance € 10.00

Outside Porta alla Croce around Via Gioberti

Meeting point: Piazza Beccaria at the beginning of Via Gioberti – end of tour: via Scipione Ammirato.

Special Openings, tours and workshops
Opening hours
When:
25-06-2023
from 15:00 to 17:00

The Oltrarno hit by German mines: Borgo San Jacopo between Ponte Vecchio and Ponte a S. Trìnita

Meeting point: in front of S. Felicita church – end of tour: via Maggio.

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The historical centre hit by German mines: from Ponte S. Trìnita to Ponte Vecchio

Meeting point: in front of Santa Trìnita church – end of tour: Por Santa Maria.

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Ancient Spedali of Florence

Meeting point: in front of S. Maria Nuova hospital – end of tour: piazza S. Marco.

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Wine windows and Sant’Ambrogio market

Meeting point: Arco di San Piero - end of tour: San’Ambrogio market.

Special Openings, tours and workshops
Opening hours
When:
17-09-2023
from 15:00 to 17:00

Campo di Marte district

Metting point: in front of the entrance to the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Viale Manfredo Fanti - end of tour: garden of Villa il Ventaglio.

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The hill of San Miniato

Meeting point: in front of S. Miniato al Monte church – end of tour: San Salvatore al Monte church.

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Florence with a view

Meeting point: piazza Poggi at S. Niccolò tower - end of tour: Porta S. Miniato.

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Opening hours
When:
22-10-2023
from 10:00 to 12:00

By following in the steps of the painter Pietro Annigoni

Meeting point: Cathedral Square in front of the Misericordia – end of tour: piazza S. Croce.

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Opening hours
When:
11-11-2023
from 15:00 to 17:00

Confraternities in the Florentine tradition

Meeting point: in front of the Oratorio dei Bonomini in piazza S. Martino - end of tour: Venerabile Confraternita della Misericordia in piazza del Duomo.

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