Also known as the Saracen Joust of Arezzo, this event was part of the exercise in the daily military training back in the 16th century. Since then the joust became a public event in honour of the arrival of sovereigns,…

An occasion that repeats itself twice a year, on the 2nd of June and the 16 of August (wheather permitting). The former is named Palio di Provenzano in honour of Madonna di Provenzano and the latter is named Palio dell’Assunta, after the Assumption of…

Florence has become commonly known as the city of art. Evidence of its beauty lies all around the city, as sculptures, monuments and paintings created by the greatest artists of the Renaissance enlighten people until this day. Botticcelli,…

This intriguing  Marathon  zigzaging around the streets of Florence, made its first experience back in 1984. The run takes you across the magnificent wonders of La bella Firenze .  In November(date to be decided), the 27th Marathon begins like always, from Michelangelo square passing…

500 tour is a great option for those willing to see Florence in style! The 500 commonly known as Cinquecento, is one of the icons that represent the Italian style back to the 1960’s. These little cute wagons…

Its the “time of your life”  occasion in Florence! The shopping spree has begun! Its the month to dedicate yourselves to all the shopping one can do. The prices come down to a very discreet level, that allows us to…

I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride my bike I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride it where I like Personally speaking its the most comfortable way to move around Florence. The…

If you want to enjoy the sun and take a dip in the pool I know just where to take you. A 20 minute trip by car from Florence to reach the happening place in summer! The Hidron…

A day to rejoice altogether, another event that aims to bring out the good within everyone of us. A  socio-cultural event to represent a common aim, spread in 6 different squares of Florence and around the city center. …

The park of the Cascine is the biggest park of Florence measuring 160 acres and running up to 3.5 kms along the river Arno.  In 1563 this park was under the property of Alessandro and Cosimo I de’…

The Florentine botanic garden is also known as  “il giardino dei semplici”, which brought to English means the simple garden. The name itself gives us an idea that it isn’t one of those gardens that glow with beauty,…

The University of Florence is divided into many campuses. The campuses at times include 3 faculties while at other times the campuses are specially located for one specific faculty. Even though they are far from one another, facilities…