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Gay Florence
Florence has a lack of entertainment concerning gay bars and discos. One of the main reasons is the conservative way of life in Florence and also the influence of the Catholic Church. Nevertheless, there are a couple of 'gay friendly' restaurants. Li...
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Events
International Iris Competition
In May every year Florence's renowned Iris Garden opens its gates for the International Iris Competition. Before the irises enter the competition they are first lovingly nurtured over a period of three years. The flowers are judged on colour, fragran...
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Calcio Storico
For well over 600 years, a costume football match has been played in Florence on the 24th of June. The game is played in honour of the city's patron saint, St John the Baptist, although the original aim of the tournament was to keep the city's milita...
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Festa di San Giovanni
The feast day of San Giovanni (St John the Baptist) is Florence's most important feast day and also one of the most fun. The relationship between the city and the Holy Man goes back a long way. As Jesus' envoy, John shared the same role as Florence,...
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weather
Weather in Florence
Wondering what clothes to take in what season. Here is the average weather forcast for Italy: Average temperatures in CelciusJanuary : min = 3 max = 12February : min = 4 max = 13March : min = 6 max = 16April : min = 8 max = 19May : min = 12 max = 23J...
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City Reporters
City Report Francesca Toschi
Francesca Toschi is 35 years and has moved to Florence after her studies in Milan. She works here as as marketer at an Italian company.What makes this city so cool?Florence is comparable to Milan, but then a bit smaller. The atmosphere is entirely di...
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Sights
Palazzo Vecchio
Palazzo Vecchio, which lies on Piazza della Signoria, and is a real crowd-puller. Palazzo Vecchio, or The Old Palace, was built between 1298 and 1314 and features a 94 metre high bell tower. For hundreds of years, the Palace was the most important go...
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Museums
Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi Gallery)
The Uffizi Gallery is the most important art museum in Florence. It's also Italy's largest art museum. Allow plenty of time when planning your visit here. There's always a long queue of people waiting to get in, especially during the high season. The...
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Sights
Piazza della Signoria
Florence's most famous square, and the political and religious heart of the city since the Middle Ages. Even now the square has a distinctive medieval character and is surrounded by historic buildings like the Palazzo Vecchio. Several reproductions o...
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Meer events in Florence
Events
Festival dei Popoli
The Festival dei Popoli (International Documentary Film Festival) is one of Europe's leading documentary film festivals. This year, the festival will be held in the heart of the Tuscan city for the 49th time. Documentaries will be screened at differe...
Events
International Iris Competition
In May every year Florence's renowned Iris Garden opens its gates for the International Iris Competition. Before the irises enter the competition they are first lovingly nurtured over a period of three years. The flowers are judged on colour, fragran...
Events
Calcio Storico
For well over 600 years, a costume football match has been played in Florence on the 24th of June. The game is played in honour of the city's patron saint, St John the Baptist, although the original aim of the tournament was to keep the city's milita...