What to Do and Where to Go out
Sunbathing at the Arno
Like in the Florence old days when the Arno was not too much polluted and people use to bath and fish, today Florence Administration has promoted a nice area for at least little sun bathing, don’t dare swimming,…
Gelato Festival
Its all true. The word is spreading fast, from the web to the papers, people are already fantasizing the flavors melting in their mouths. Everyone is waiting for the Gelato Festival right here in Florence! A four day…
Secret Garden Giardino dell’ Iris
Yet another secret is coming out of me just to make you fall in love with Florence. I bet you have been to Piazzale Michelangelo already. Well you must have seen a great view of Florence from up…
Shopping at the Banchi in San Lorenzo
Have you got tired of seing the museums and art galleries? No worries, in Florence, theres always a surprise waiting for you around the corner. Right besides the Cathedral where the pedestrian area ends, if you are facing…
Discover art in Florence …with kids!
Science and Technology Foundation – Planetario Discover the city can become a game and an adventure. How can you communicate this enthusiasm to the children? First of all avoid them with endless visits, guide in hand. Better read…
Easter in Florence – “Explosion of the Cart”
Every year on Easter Sunday (this year on Sunday April, 4th), Florentine citizens gather in Piazza del Duomo to watch a dove-shaped rocket, called the “Colombina”, fly out of the famous Duomo. It then ignites a huge wooden…
Once Again April 25 – May 1st – it’s Mostra dei Fiori in Florence!
Once again this year and yet another sign of the so much awaited Spring, in Florence is held a colorful and busy show sale of flowers near Piazza della Libertà right on the beginning of Via Bolognese at…
Places Where Florentines Go At Night?
Florence”s young generation 20’s to 40’s seems hard to be found at night in Florence city center is this true? Yes with over 15 years of experience with Florence nightlife the main issue is that there is a…
Personalized Tours for Your Sightseeing – From Context Travel
If you are like me and always hid in the back of the line during field trips and scolded for not paying attention, growing up maybe you haven’t changed much and you are still probably not a fan…
Outlets in Florence – How To Spend Less Buying Gucci, Prada & Co.
Italy it’s one of the most famous fashion houses, yes better than France..! Not to argue with French people, I am sure French will say the contrary and I respect that. Fashion in Italy Gucci, Armani, Prada, Valentino,…
Nightclubs and the Florentine movida: Santa Croce
After having spent all day visiting museums and monuments is nice to go out at night … Florence is a great city that offers various café, night clubs, pubs and disco bars. Many of these places like to…