Events in Florence, Italy


 


Fiesole Summer Festival

Runs from June to September each year and includes music, theatre and dance. The tradition of this festival dates back to 1948 and takes place in the Fiesole amphitheater.

Fochi di San Giovanni

Celebration of the birth of St John the Baptist – celebrated with fireworks on June 24th.

Florence Marathon

Takes place in November of each year. In 2007 it will take place on November 23rd.

Opera in Florence, Italy


 


Teatro Comunale

Teatro Comunale is the main Florence theatre for Opera. Ballet, concerts and live theatre also take place there.

Maggio Musicale

May thru July: Series of concerts, ballet and opera.

Exercise in Florence, Italy


 


Walking

There is not much need for alternate forms of exercise, because most of the attractions are within walking distance from each other. Most also require quite a bit of walking within.

Bicycling

If walking is just too slow for you, you can also rent bicycles from Florence by Bike

Exploring Florence, Italy


 


Uffizi Gallery

Not to be missed art museum: Michaelangelo; Botticelli; da Vinci; Titan and more.

Duomo – Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

One of the most prominent attractions in Florence. A real attraction both from a distance and from within.

Galleria Dell’Accademia

Ancient school of drawing, home to many 15th and 16th century works of art. But is known chiefly as the home of Michaelangelo’s David.

Ponte Vecchio

This is the bridge, from Roman times, that is so often photographed. It is most breathtaking from afar, but you can also cross it and experience the street vendors and shops within.

Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Historic building relating to the Medici family. Incredible architecture.

Church of Santo Spirito

Incredible building displaying the architecture of Brunelleschi.

Things to do in Florence, Italy


Fiesole Summer Festival

Fiesole Summer Festival

Explore and Experience!

Exploration

Exercise

Opera In Florence

Events in Florence