From January to June 2026, the Istituto de’ Bardi in Florence hosts ASTRA CODEX, a textile art exhibition by Daniele Davitti at Palazzo Capponi, curated by Lavinia Pini. Trained between Polimoda and [...]
Fashion Museums in Florence: The History of Design from the 16th Century to the Present As a capital of art and creativity, Florence is also a global benchmark for fashion. This itinerary takes you on [...]
The Palagio di Parte Guelfa dates back to the early 14th century in its original form, and was expanded during the 15th century. Giovanni Villani's Cronica reveals that in 1267, the Parte Guelfa, the [...]
Among the many treasures that the city of Florence holds, there are those accumulated by collectors of the past and housed in buildings that were once residences or showrooms and have now become [...]
Looking back and searching for traces of our past is an activity that works well when exploring our territory. Etruscans, Romans, Middle Ages: do you know the archaeological sites around Florence [...]
From 15 November 2025 to 31 May, 2026, the Specola Museum will host an exhibition dedicated to Odoardo Beccari, a Florentine scholar who, in April 1865, at the age of just 22, embarked on a journey to [...]
Palazzo Pazzi - Quaratesi is an elegant Renaissance building closely linked to the history of Florence. Built to a design by Giuliano da Maiano between 1458 and 1469 on behalf of Jacopo dei Pazzi, it [...]
The large tower of the heating plant dates back to 1938–1939 and was designed by engineer Vittorio Bonadè Bottino as part of the FIAT industrial complex located at Via di Novoli 2. Separated from the [...]
From April 12 to June 21, 2026, a series of six concerts curated by the Florentine Chamber Orchestra will take place in the intimate and rarefied settings of the Cenacolo di Sant’Apollonia, the [...]
The Pagliazza Tower is one of the oldest architectures of Medieval Florence and the only tower left with a circular shape. In the Middle Ages it was a female prison; nowadays it is part of the Hotel [...]
Every season has its advantages when it comes to parks: they are best appreciated when the days begin to lengthen and the temperatures become milder, in spring. They release a powerful charm in autumn [...]
Crossroads back to Florence on Monday, July 7th, a summer festival of contemporary dance and performance, presented by COB Opus Ballet Company in the atmospheric amphitheater of Villa Strozzi's [...]
From 24 June to 29 October, the Museo Novecento in Florence is hosting the first solo exhibition in a museum of the American artist and environmentalist Haley Mellin, recognised for her commitment to [...]
The Giordano Choir concert unites the voices of different churches in harmony, transporting the audience on a journey through ancient liturgical languages such as Arabic, Syriac, Greek, Coptic [...]
Sergio Batacchi Creations was born in 1969 from the craftsmanship of the founder Sergio Batacchi, father of the current owner Filippo, who with passion continues the family tradition by offering his [...]
The Caffè Dogali was founded in 1914 from the experience of a family of restaurateurs. The café is located in Campo di Marte, in the area of the sports facilities, and offers customers quick lunches [...]
The first documents testifying to the existence of the Paoletti Pharmacy date back to 1817, but the foundation is undoubtedly earlier. Still located in the same premises, it was first owned by the [...]
The history of the Trattoria Sant'Agostino is linked to that of the building's historic cellars. In fact, the business began as a mescita, founded and run by the Pucci family since 1958, and then [...]
