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Opera, dance and music lovers will be in their element
throughout the summer season of the Maggio Musicale
Fiorentino. Enjoy performances of Rossinis opera The
Barber of Seville in Florences Opera House, modern
ballet shows from Dance Quartet and various outdoor
musical evenings in the wonderful surroundings of
the Boboli Gardens. The rst performance, on July 4,
is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of
Maestro Carlo Maria Giulini, with pieces from Brahms,
Mahler and Berg. See the website for more details,
www.operadifrenze.it
Celebrate American Independence Day
with the Tuscan American Association! Free
entry to this star-spangled outdoor party
with music and food galore! The Mayor
of Scandicci will speak, alongside the US
Consul General and festivities will continue
until the early hours of the morning. Dont
forget to warm up your vocal chords for a
rendition of the American national anthem!
CELEBRATION
MUSIC
AMERICA
CULTURE
July 4September 10
July 4 - 6.30pm onwards
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Florence Opera House
and other locations
Parco del Castello Acciaiolo
Scandicci, Florence
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Vintage Selection
July 56 5.30-10.30pm
July 25
Tanabata, or the Japanese festival of wishes,
arrives in Florence! With two evenings lled with
activities, games, quizzes, origami workshops
and traditional tea ceremonies, this festival is a
great way to learn more about Japanese culture
and taste some typical foods: Takoyaki, Yakitori
and Cup Noodles. Don your dancing shoes from
9-10pm and learn the Japanese dance Bon Odori.
See the website for a full programme.
The 24th edition of Vintage Selection is back!
The theme this time round is denim, coinciding
with Pitti Filati 75 which will present a new project
based on the blue cloth made in Italy. With more
than 30 exhibitors, the I Love Denim exhibition
and a sixties-style photo set, don your jeans and
head down for some vintage rummaging from
July 2-5. See the website for the full programme.
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GUIDED TOURS
Limonaia of Villa Strozzi
via Pisana 77, Florence
Stazione Leopolda
Florence
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festa-tanabata
www.stazione-leopolda.com
The Florentine has joined forces with the Coo-
perativa Archeologia for a series of fascinating
tours, digging deeper into Tuscanys past! Uncov-
er Pisas nautical past at the classical port where
over 30 Roman-age ships have been uncovered.
On the tour, you will be privy to the dierent
phases of the dig, as well as have the chance to
visit a small antiquarium displaying several of the
objects recovered during it. After the visit, enjoy
an optional lunch with the group in the historic
centre (details TBA). Contact Alexandra Lawrence
to book, a.lawrence@theforentine.net
July 5, 9.30am
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@ItalyAlexandra
Meeting point:
Santa Maria Novella train station,
in front of the pharmacy
Cost: 25 euro (+ train ticket)
http://thefr.net/summertours
Pisas Past
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ACTIVITIES
Afternoon tea at the British
The British Institute of Florence invites
you to afternoon tea every Thursday
afternoon. Open to all, sponsored
by Tealicious - Thurs 4.30-6pm,
free (donations welcome), British
Institute, Lungarno Guicciardini 9, T
055/26778270, www.britishinstitute.
it
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Jazz Night
The Meu trio perform at Villa Strozzi.
Free entry - 9pm, Limonaia of Villa
Strozzi, via Pisana 77, Florence,
www.ocinecreative..it
Swiss Youth Orchestra
Music from C. Debussy, W.A. Mozart
and F. Schubert
9.15pm, piazza della
Signoria, Florence, www.
orenceyouthfestival.com
THEATRE
Captain Gloriosus, by Plautus
The NYU undergraduate Commedia
Troupe presents the rollicking comedy
of the original military braggart
who swaggers his way through high
society, wars and quarreling lovers
until falling for the beautiful Lucinda
9pm, Villa la Pietra, little theatre, via
Bolognese 120, Florence, RSVP to
lapietra.reply@nyu.edu, www.nyu.
edu/lapietra/season
Friday 4
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Daniele Gatti
Closing concert for the 77th edition
of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Music
from Brahms, Mahler and Alban Berg
9pm, Florence Opera House, viale
Fratelli Rosselli 7, Florence, www.
operadirenze.it
Florence Chamber Orchestra
Concert in memory of the 40th
anniversary of the death of Aldo
Palazzeschi - 9pm, Orsanmichele, via
Calzaiuoli, Florence, www.orca.it
Water Music
Soloists from the Berliner
Philharmoniker and Chicago
Symphony perform
8.30pm, Ponte Vecchio, Florence,
italianbrass.com
#THISISHARDROCK
Special Independence Day concerts
with Atheneum Musicale Fiorentino
Jacopo Meille, General Stratocuster
and The Marshals and more
8pm, Hard Rock Cafe, piazza
della Repubblica, Florence, T
055/2670499
PARTY
Independence Day Party
The Tuscan/American Association is
organising a big outdoor party, where
all are welcome to celebrate July 4!
Speeches from the Mayor of Scandicci
and the US Consul General, national
anthem and food. Free entry
6.30pm till late, Castello
dellAcciaiolo, Scandicci, Florence,
email rshackelford@harding.edu
Saturday 5
ACTIVITIES
First day of sales
The summer sales begin today across
Tuscany
GUIDED TOURS
Ancient Port of Pisa
Over 30 Roman-age ships have
been uncovered at the site of Pisas
classical port since the late 1990s.
During our visit we will have the
unique opportunity to go down
into the archaeological area to see
the diferent phases of the dig, as
well as visit the small antiquarium
that displays several of the objects
recovered during it. After the visit,
join us for lunch in the historic centre
(optional, details TBA).
Meeting point: Santa Maria
Novella train station, in front of the
pharmacy, 9.30am, 25 euro (+ train
ticket), contact Alexandra Lawrence
to book, a.lawrence@theorentine.
net
SPECIAL EVENT
Tanabata Party
Organised by the Lailac Association, a
Japanese party. Free entrance
5.30-10.30pm, Limonaia of Villa
Strozzi, via Pisana 77, Florence,
www.ocinecreative..it
SPORTS
Feel good day
For only 5 euro, enjoy various yoga
and relaxing tai chi sessions
10-6.30pm, Giardino Torrigiani, via
dei Serragli 144, Florence, www.
oxfamitalia.org, T 055/3220895
Sunday 6
MARKETS & FESTIVALS
Sunday Art Village
Live music and stands with vintage
bikes, small vintage shop in swing
retro style. 8pm music from swing
orchestra Bladimiro
From 4pm, Giardino dellOrticoltura,
via Bolognese 17, Florence, http://
ther.net/eldi4q
Vice is Nice
A 80s themed day of concerts, dance
and ice-skating performances. Dress
code, 80s Miami
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4pm onwards, Amphitheatre in the
Cascine Park, Florence, info and
tickets, http://ther.net/jq6xm
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Brass Week Ensemble
Italian Brass Week Ensemble perform,
followed by the closing party and
jam sessions in piazza della Passera,
Florence
9.30pm, Opera House, viale Fratelli
Rosselli, Florence, italianbrass.com
Hotchkiss School Recital
Hotchkiss School students from China,
Spain, South Korea, and USA will
perform. Free entry
4pm, St Marks English church,
via Maggio 16, Florence, www.
stmarksitaly.com
Music Trio
Soprano, bass and piano perform
Mozart, Puccini, Wagner and more
9pm, Auditorium Saint Stefano,
piazza S. Stefano 5, Florence, www.
idscrenze.it
Winterreise, by Franz Schubert
The great song cycles of Franz
Schubert will be presented by two
world-renowned musicians, Ian
Bostridge, tenor, and Thomas Ads,
pianist and composer.
9pm, Villa la Pietra,Limonaia, via
Bolognese 120, Florence, RSVP to
lapietra.reply@nyu.edu, www.nyu.
edu/lapietra/season
SPECIAL EVENT
Tanabata Party
Organised by the Lailac Association, a
Japanese party. Free entrance
5.30-10.30pm, Limonaia of Villa
Strozzi, via Pisana 77, Florence,
www.ocinecreative..it
Monday 7
DANCE
Intarsi
Charity dance show raising money for
dogs and cats home in Sesto; eastern
fusion dancing
9.30pm, San Salvi citta aperta, via
San Salvi, 12 Padiglione 16, Florence,
http://ther.net/k3lpl8
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Albert Duo
Violin and piano perform Mozart,
Beethoven, Piazzolla and more
9pm, Auditorium Saint Stefano,
piazza S. Stefano 5, Florence, www.
idscrenze.it
Dr. Milton Dias Youth Orchestra
Music from L. Gonzaga, G. Rossini, A.
Barroso and T. Jobim
9.15pm, piazza della
Signoria, Florence, www.
orenceyouthfestival.com
Piano Recital
An evening of classical piano music
performed by world-renowned pianist
Kirill Gerstein
9pm, Villa la Pietra,Limonaia, via
Bolognese 120, Florence, RSVP to
lapietra.reply@nyu.edu, www.nyu.
edu/lapietra/season
Tuesday 8
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Musical Aperitivo
Claudio Giovagnoli Ensemble perform
various saxophone and quintet pieces
5.30pm, 6 euro concert and
aperitivo, Villa Bardini, Costa
San Giorgio 2, Florence, www.
bardinipeyron.it
North Dutch Youth Orchestra
Music from G. Verdi, E.W. Elgar, C.
Nielsen
9.15pm, piazza della
Signoria, Florence, www.
orenceyouthfestival.com
Wednesday 9
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Angelic Voices and Harp
Female voices and harp perform
pieces from Brahms, Verdi, Faur
and more - 9.30pm, Grotta del
Buontalenti, Boboli Gardens,
Florence, www.operadirenze.it
Haydn Jeugd String Orchestra
Music from A. Dvorak, L.E. Larsson,
P.Vasks, W.A. Mozart
9.15pm, piazza della
Signoria, Florence, www.
orenceyouthfestival.com
St Andrews Prep School Choir
Music choral concert. Free entry
6pm, St Marks English church,
via Maggio 16, Florence, www.
stmarksitaly.com
ONGOING
ACTIVITIES
Writers Group
Small writers group a chance to
workshop your writing with a friendly
group of fellow writers
Every Monday evening, St
Marks church, via Maggio 16,
administrator@stmarksitaly.com.
DANCE
Florence Dance Festival
A whole host of dance performances
from Don Quixote to Lady Macbeth
Until July 26, Bargello Museum,
Florence, www.orencedance.org
EXHIBITS
Photo exhibition
First- and second-year students
display their photography work. Free
entrance
Until July 11, 3-7pm, FSMGallery,
via San Zanobi 19r, Florence, www.
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Baccio Bandinelli
This exhibition hosts most of the
sculptors works, including paintings,
sculptures, drawings and prints, works
in bronze and a rare wax model from
Montpellier
Until July 13, Bargello Museum,
via del Proconsolo 4, Florence, T
055/2388742, www.unannoadarte.it
Portraits
460 portraits complete the exhibition
by Gianbattista Giannangeli,
completed between Oct 2013 and
May 2014 - 5 every day, done in his
home studio
Until July 13, Museo Luigi Bellini,
Lungarno Soderini 5, Florence
Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino
Exhibit exploring works of art of two
of Tuscanys most original, unique
painters - Until July 20, Palazzo
Strozzi, piazza degli Strozzi, Florence,
www.strozzina.org
Family Matters
Exhibition about family experiences
today including the works of eleven
international artists; what do we
mean by the term family?
Until July 20, Palazzo Strozzi, piazza
degli Strozzi, Florence, www.
strozzina.org
Dadamaino
More than 40 works of art on display
by the artist Dadamaino
Until July 23, Tornabuoni Art Gallery,
Lungarno Benvenuti Cellini 3,
Florence, www.tornabuoniarte.it
Bruno Gambone
Exhibition from the potter-turned-
painter Bruno Gambone
Until July 25, Galleria il Ponte, via
di Mezzo 42b, Florence, www.
galleriailponte.com
Jackson Pollock: The fgure of
Fury
Jackson Pollock and Michelangelo
are the two unusually coupled
protagonists of this exhibition.
Action painting stands in direct
comparison with the Renaissance and
explores these two geniuses and their
respective times
Until July 27, 9-midnight, Thurs
9-2pm, Palazzo Vecchio, Florence,
http://www.civita.it
FRAC Champagne-Ardenne
Modern art collection from the
French institution, FRAC Champagne-
Ardenne: more than 800 works of
art, paintings, sculptures, videos,
photographs, installations
July 3-31, Marino Marini Museum,
piazza San Pancrazio, Florence,
www.museomarinomarini.it
Drawings on Paper
Exhibition from Louis Marinaro, a
contemporary fgurative sculptor
who lives and works in Ann Arbor,
Michigan
July 4-31, Mon-Fri, 9-7pm, Sat-Sun,
1-7pm, SACI Gallery, Palazzo dei
Cartelloni, via SantAntonino 11,
Florence, www.saci-orence.edu
Zhang Huan-Soul and Matter
The artist has showcased his works in
some of the most important museums
in the world and now they are on
display in Florence
July 8-Aug 13, Palazzo Vecchio
museum and Forte di Belvedere,
http://museiciviciorentini.comune.
.it
Jacopo Ligozzi, another Apelles
Described as another Apelles for his
ability to portray lifelike animals and
plants, Ligozzis creative process is
displayed in this exhibit
Until Aug 31, Design and Prints
Section, Uzi Gallery, piazzale degli
Uzi, Florence, http://ther.net/
xnrzlo
Flavia Arlotta
The exhibition about the twentieth
century female painter. Free entry
Until Sep 6, Mondays 10-5pm,
Accademia delle Arti e Disegno, via
Orsanmichele 4, Florence, www.
aad.it
Radical Femininity
The Gucci Museum of Florence
presents the Contemporary Art Space
programme 2014 with three 20th
Century artists: American Lee Lozano,
Pole Alina Szapocznicow and Belgian
Evelyne Axell
Until Sep 7, Gucci Museum, piazza
della Signoria 10, Florence, http://
ther.net/yiaf6i
Galileo Workshop
Exhibit comprising items from the
Technology Museum, Adolfo Tiezzi,
the FirST Museum, Galileo Museum
and private collections to celebrate
the Galileo Workshops 150th
anniversary
Until Sep 7, Mon-Sun 9-6pm, Tues
9-1pm, Galileo Museum, piazza de
Giudici 1, Florence, T 055 265311,
info@museogalileo.it
Contemporary Art in the Villa
Never before seen works from the
Centro Pecci in Prato in the Still Life
Museum at the Medici Villa of Poggio
a Caiano
Until Sep 15, Villa Medicea di Poggio
a Caiano e Museo della Natura
Morta, Piazza de Medici 14, Poggio a
Caiano, http://ther.net/p5vmvd
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Jacopo Ligozzi
Exhibition dedicated to painter,
Jacopo Ligozzi. Divided into thematic
sections, the exhibit traces the artists
work throughout his life
Until Sep 28, Galleria Palatina, piazza
Pitti, Florence, www.unannoadarte.it
Wagon of St. John the Baptist
Exhibition of the 13 surviving
pieces of a set of panels painted by
Pontormo for the monumental foat.
Also includes other paintings and
sculptures never before on public
display
Until Sep 30, Palazzo Vecchio
museum, Florence, http://
museiciviciorentini.comune..it
Prospettiva Vegetale
Landscape inspired site-specifc
sculptures from the artist
July 5-Oct 5, Forte di Belvedere (10-
8pm, no Mondays), Boboli gardens
(8.15-7.30pm)
Viaggio in Oriente
Photographs from Africa to Casa
Martelli
Until Oct 5, Museo Casa Martelli, via
Ferdinando Zannetti, 8, Florence,
www.polomuseale.renze.it
Handmade jewellery: tradition in
the modern day
Exhibition dedicated to artists who
are involved in hand making jewellery
and thus contribute to this artistic
tradition in Italy
Until Oct 15, Exhibition Hall - Ente
Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze
and Horne Museum, www.
entecarirenze.it
Figures of rhythm and light in
twentieth century Florence
A year of art for the great Italian
painter, Giovanni Colacicchi begins
with this exhibit of his work
Until Oct 19, Villa Bardini, Florence,
www.bardinipeyron.it
Michelangelo and the Twentieth
Century
Exhibition of Michelangelos presence
in others work, architecture and
design, showcasing a number of
artists
Until Oct 20, Casa Buonarroti, via
Ghibellina 70, Florence, www.
casabuonarroti.it
Sacred Splendour
The exhibition, Sacred Splendour,
the Treasure of the Chapel of the
Relics ofers a reconstruction of the
extraordinary collection of relics
and reliquaries that belonged to the
Medici, originally held in Palazzo Pitti
Until November 2, Museo degli
Argenti, Palazzo Pitti, Florence,
www.unannoadarte.it
The Pure, Simple and Natural
Exhibition seeks to illustrate the
identity of Florentine art by means of
a rich and serried cross-referencing of
painting and sculpture
Until Nov 2, Uzi Gallery, piazzale
degli Uzi, Florence, www.
unannoadarte.it
Uroboro
James Lee Byars encounters Leon
Battista Alberti. The exhibit will
attempt a dialogue between
contemporary artists James Lee Byars
and the Renaissance masterpieces
Until Nov 8, Marino Marini Museum,
piazza San Pancrazio 1, Florence,
www.museomarinomarini.it
Islam
Arms and weapons from the Frederick
Stibbert collection
Until Nov 9, Mon-Wed, 10-2pm,
Fri-Sun, 10-6pm, Stibbert Museum,
via Stibbert 26, Florence, www.
museostibbert.it
Donatellos Prophets
Three of Donatellos statues, The
Bearded Prophet, The Beardless
Prophet and the Prophet Jeremiah are
on display after extensive restoration
work
Until Nov 30, Baptistery, piazza del
Duomo, Florence, operaduomo.
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Contemporary Visions
Arts festival divided into three
seasons organized in fve collective
exhibitions, called Artclouds.
Until Nov, mainly at Multiverso,
via del Campo dArrigo 42/r, www.
dayone-art.com
The Popularity of the Primitives
Exhibition dedicated to the cultural
phenomenon of collecting,
showcasing primitive 13th-15th
century paintings
Until Dec 8, Accademia Gallery,
via Ricasoli 60, Florence, www.
unannoadarte.it
The Tree of Frogs
Installation of a tree with 300 silicone
coloured frogs in the gardens, by
Daniele Bosica
July onwards, Giardino
dellOrticoltura, via Bolognese 17,
Florence, T 328/4836602
Dialogues
Outdoor exhibition organised by
artist Ugo Riva showcasing modern
artworks
From July onwards, Four Season
Hotel gardens, Borgo Pinti 99,
Florence, www.fourseasons.com/
orence
GUIDED TOURS
San Niccolo
Guided visits to the San Niccolo tower
every day until September 30
Until Sep 30, 5-8pm every half an
hour, San Niccolo Tower, Florence,
www.muserenze.it
San Bartolomeo Church
Guided tour of the church where
Leonardo painted the Annunciation.
Free tour with donation to the church
(min 5 euro)
Every Sunday, in Italian and
English, depart 6pm from Limonaia
in Villa Strozzi, Florence, www.
ocinecreative..it
LECTURES &
CONFERENCES
Benedictus Research Forum
A two-day academic conference
on the Liberal Arts and European
thought, culture and society - past
and present
July 4-5, British Institute, Harold
Acton Library, Lungarno Guicciardini
9, Florence, https://sites.google.
com/site/benedictusresearchforum/
home
Toastmasters
Improve your public speaking skills
and confdence in a structured and
friendly environment. All are welcome.
Bilingual English/Italian. Every 2nd
and 4th Thursday of the month,
6.30pm, Multiverso, via Campo
dArrigo 42-Red/136 black (near
Ponte al Pino), tmrenze@gmail.
com
MARKETS & FESTIVALS
Vintage Selection
The 24th edition of this vintage fair is
based on denim
July 2-5, Stazione Leopolda,
Florence, www.stazione-leopolda.
com
Pitti Filati 75
Main international event for the yarn
industry
Until July 4, Fortezza da Basso, viale
Filippo Strozzi 1, Florence, www.
pittimmagine.com
Melodia del vino
International festival, bringing
together fne wine and music
Until July 6,various locations in
Tuscany, www.melodiadelvino.it
Festa del Mugello
Enjoy the tastes of the Mugello
without ever leaving Florence, at this
daily summer BBQ at the Obihall. Big
screen for sports matches, live music
and more
Until Aug 17, Obihall, via Fabrizio
De Andr, Florence, www.
festadelmugello.com
Summer at the Bargello
Over 60 evenings of music, theatre
and dance performances throughout
summer
Until Sep 21, Bargello Museum
Courtyard, Florence, www.
polomuseale.renze.it
Ciompi Antique Fair
Every weekday, but on the last Sunday
of every month its in a large version
that expands to nearby streets.
Piazza de Ciompi, T 0553283551
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Farmers market in the city
Fridays at the Parterre (near piazza
della Liberta) - Fridays, 8am-2pm,
Parterre, piazza della Liberta
Fierucola in piazza Santo Spirito
Every third Sunday of the month,
organic products market, every second
Sunday regular market.
Piazza Santo Spirito
Porcellino Market
Florentine arts and crafts with straw,
handmade embroidery, leather,
woodwork and fowers
Every day, all day, Logge del
Porcellino
San Lorenzo Market
Florentine arts and crafts, handmade
embroidery, paper, leather and much
more
Every day, all day, streets around
Basilica San Lorenzo
SantAmbrogio Market
Open Monday through Saturday, 7am
to 2pm; Wednesday and Friday, 7am
to 7pm; Become a fan on Facebook:
Mercato S.Ambrogio Firenze
Piazza Ghiberti
MUSIC & CONCERTS
AntiCONtemporaneo
Four evenings dedicated to the
relationship between ancient and
modern music
Until July 16, Auditorium di
S.Apollonia, via San Gallo 25a,
Florence, www.hommearme.it
Opera at St Marks
Operas in the historic church, with
an English introduction before each
act. Madame Butterfy, La Bohme,
Carmen, La Traviata, The Marriage of
Figaro and more
All year, usually 8.30pm (check
website), The English Church of
St. Mark, via Maggio 18, www.
concertoclassico.info
SPECIAL EVENT
Terrazza con Vista
Florence opens up many beautiful
terraces for the public to visit
July 4-Oct 4, www.facebook.com/
FirenzeTerrazza
Archaeology Nights
Throughout Tuscany, participating
museums ofer special archaeological
events and special openings to
discover the past
Until July 31, various locations
in Florence and Tuscany, www.
regione.toscana.it/-/le-notti-dell-
archeologia-2014
PARKS
Boboli Gardens
Nov to Feb, from 8:15am to 4:30pm
(5:30pm during March), from April to
Oct, from 8.15am to 6:30pm, piazza
Pitti, ticket: 8, T 0552651838
Giardino dellOrticultura
Pleasant family park & lawn
Year-round during daylight hours,
via Bolognese 17 (Ponte Rosso area).
Stibbert Park
Pretty, shady park with pond and
19th century fights of fancy, good for
picnics
Year-round during daylight hours,
closed Thursday, via F. Stibbert 26.
Villa il Ventaglio Garden
Wide open lawn and a duck pond,
plus shaded path up hill to a (closed)
villa. - Year-round during daylight
hours, closed Monday, Via Aldini 10
(Le Cure area).
Villa Peyron
Year-round, via Vincigliata 2, Fiesole,
T 055454791
Botanic Gardens
Florences Botanic Gardens will be
open to the public everyday from
10am-7pm.
10am-7pm, shut on Wednesdays,
from April 1, Botanic Gardens of
Florence, Via Pier Antonio Micheli, 3
UPCOMING
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Beijing Youth Orchestra
Music from A.L. Webber, Hua Yanjun,
J. Rutter, L. Beethoven
Aug 1, 9.15pm, piazza della
Signoria, Florence, www.
orenceyouthfestival.com
Zubin Mehta
Director Zubin Mehta, along with the
Maggio Musicale orchestra perform
a variety of pieces from Beethoven,
Ravel, Puccini and more
Sep 2, 9pm, Florence Opera House,
viale Fratelli Rosselli 7, Florence,
www.operadirenze.it
National French Orchestra
Directed by Daniele Gatti, the
orchestra perform Debussy,
Stravinskij and Beethoven - Sep 10,
9pm, Florence Opera House, viale
Fratelli Rosselli 7, Florence, www.
operadirenze.it
THEATRE
The Tempest
The great English tragedy presented
by the Aquila Theater - Aug 7, 9pm,
Villa la Pietra, little theatre, via
Bolognese 120, Florence, RSVP to
lapietra.reply@nyu.edu, www.nyu.
edu/lapietra/season
CHILDREN
ACTIVITIES
Childrens library at the British
Institute
A treasure trove of English books for
children housed in a room full of toys,
cushions and a great view over the
Arno. All books can be borrowed for
a month with a library membership
card - Open Mon - Fri, 10am-6.30pm,
The British Institute of Florence,
Lungarno Guicciardini 9, Florence,
library@britishinstitute.it, T 055
26778270, www.britishinstitute.it
Firenze Moms 4 Moms Network
For English-speaking mothers in
Florence. Playgroups, moms night
out, couples night out and more
T 3335728946, www.
renzemoms4moms.net,
infotiscali@renzemoms4moms.net
The Childrens Lending Library of
Florence
An English-language volunteer-run
library open to everyone. Childrens
books, DVDs & activities. See website
for opening hours.
St. James church building, via
Rucellai 9,T 3283282757, www.
childrenslibrary.altervista.org
Reading Italian for foreigners
Primary school children whose frst
language is not Italian are invited to
participate in weekly group reading
classes. The group is called Italiano
10+.- Every Monday at 5pm,
BiblioteCaNova (Isolotto), via Chiusi
4/3A, Florence, T 055 710834
THEATRE
Teatrino del Gallo
Puppet theatre, Pupi Di Stac, cinema
workshop, concerts, exhibition,
conferences, meetings and talk shows
All year with monthly planning,
Limonaia del giardino della Libreria
Libri Liberi, via San Gallo 25r,
Florence, T 3386024335, www.
teatrinodelgallo.it
RELIGIOUS
SERVICES
Beato Angelico: Holy Masses of
the Artists
Basilica di San Marco, T 0552679079,
www.beatoangelicomedaglia.com
Chiesa del Santi Michele e
Gaetano
Mass in German, Sundays at 10am
Piazza Antinori, www.sangaetano.de
Florence Gospel Fellowship
International
Sunday Service at 6:30pm
(Evangelical) - Via de Benci 9, T
3351505784, www.fgnt.blogspot.
com
International Christian Fellowship
of Florence
Sunday Service at 10:15 a.m. Prayer
and Praise on Thursdays at 7 p.m.
(services in English)
Via dei Bi 1, T055285148 or
T055825282, www.icorence.com
Jewish Synagogue
Shabos: 8:45am
Via Farini 4, T 055245252
Methodist Church Christian
Worship
Tues, 7-9pm (Eng), Sun 10:30am (Ita
w/ translation)
Methodist Church, via de Benci 9,
Pastor Alison Walker, T 055288143,
www.renzechurch.com, awalker@
chiesavaldese.org
Santa Maria del Fiore
Mass in English on Saturdays at
5.00pm
Piazza del Duomo, T 055294514
Santissima Annunziata
Mass in English on Sundays at 11am
Piazza SS. Annunziata, T
3392425734, http://tinyurl.com/
o7pq3u5
Shir Hadash
Jewish reform/progressive
congregation
T 3486913059 - 3489362564
St. James American Church
(Episcopalian)
Services: Sunday: smaller service at
9am - Eucharistic service with sermon
and music at 11am.
Via B. Rucellai 9, T 055294417; please
check http://stjames.it for any
alterations to times and dates.
St. Marks Church of England
Tuesday, 5.30pm Evening Prayer.
Wednesday, 5.30pm Said Mass.
Thursday. 5.30pm Contemporary
Mass. Friday, 5.30pm Chaplain
Consultation Time & 6.00pm Book
of Common Prayer Mass. Sunday,
9.30am Said Mass, 10.30am, Sung
Mass
Via Maggio 16, T 055294764; please
check www.stmarksitaly.com or
www.facebook.com/stmarksitaly for
any alterations to times and dates.
Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi
Catholic Mass in French every second
Sunday at 11am
Borgo Pinti 58, T 0552478420
Jehovahs Witnesses
Sunday 13:30, Wednesday 19:30
Via Vivaldi 1, Scandicci (tram stop
Aldo Moro)
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Museums in Florence
Accademia Gallery
Home to the David as well
as fve other great works by
Michelangelo. Via Ricasoli 60 -
Tel. 055/2388612 / Bookings:
055/294883; Daily: 8:15am
6:50pm; Closed Mondays;
Entrance: 6.50 without exhibi-
tions; 11 with exhibitions. The
museum will have special sum-
mer evening hours on Tuesdays
from 710pm (beginning July 1
and ending September 30).
Archaeology Museum
Contains one of the most im-
portant collections of Etruscan
art in Italy as well as Medici and
Lorraine grand ducal collection
of precious stones, gems, cameos
and jewelry.
Piazza SS. Annunziata 9/b
(from Via della Colonna) - Tel.
055/23575; Daily: Mon, Sat &
Sun: 8:30am2pm; TuesFri:
8:30am7pm; Entrance: 4
Egyptian Museum
Located inside the Archaeology
Museum, this holds an impressive
collection of Egyptian art and ar-
tifacts, second only to the famous
Egyptian Museum in Turin. Piazza
Santissima Annunziata 9b; Daily:
Mon, Sat & Sun: 8:30am2pm;
TuesFri: 8:30am7pm; Entrance
4 (same ticket as the Archaeol-
ogy Museum)
Bardini Museum
Named after the authoritative
Italian antiquarian, the museum
is an extraordinary illustration of
collecting, antiques and artistic
crafts from the late nineteenth
and early twentieth centuries. Via
dei Renai 37 - Tel. 055 2342427;
Monday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday: 11am5pm; Entrance:
6
Bargello Museum
Once a prison, now home to some
of Italys fnest sculptures.
Via del Proconsolo 4 - Tel.
055/2388606 / Bookings & in-
formation: 055/294883; Daily:
8:15am1:50pm; Closed the
rst, third & fth Sunday of each
month and the second and
fourth Monday; Entrance: 4
without exhibitions; 6 with
exhibitions.
Brancacci Chapel
Chapel of the church of Santa
Maria Del Carmine housing 15th-
century frescoes by Masaccio and
Masolino.
Piazza del Carmine 14 - Tel.
055/2382195; Daily: 10am5pm;
Holidays and Sundays: 15pm;
Closed on Tuesdays; Entrance:
6. Reservation required.
Casa Buonarroti
A quaint museum dedicated to
Michelangelo.
Via Ghibellina 70 - Tel.
055/241752; Daily: 10am5pm;
Closed on Tuesdays and January
1, Easter Sunday, May 1, August
15, December 25; Entrance:
6.50; or 8.50 combined ticket
for Santa Croce.
Museo Novecento
Florences newest museum, dedi-
cated to Italian art of the 1900
- Piazza Santa Maria Novella 10 -
Tel. 055/2768224; Mon-Wed, Sat
& Sun 10am9pm; Thurs 10am-
2pm; Fri 10am-11pm; Entrance:
8.50 without exhibitions. Free
entry with guided visits oered
on Saturday.
Cathedral
complex
Baptistery of San Giovanni
The baptistery is known world-
wide for its large bronze doors,
The Gates of Paradise, by Lorenzo
Ghiberti.
Piazza S. Giovanni - Tel.
055/2302885; Daily: 11:15am
7pm; Sun & rst Sat of month:
8:30am2pm; Entrance: 3
Cathedral of Santa Maria
del Fiore (Duomo)
Grand cathedral constructed with
colourful marbles, 14th-century
sculptures, gothic interior, huge
grey stone arches and beautiful
stained glass.
Piazza Duomo 9 -Tel. Cathe-
dral: 055/294514; Tel. Cupola
and Campanile: 055/2302885;
MonWed & Fri 10am5pm;
Thurs 10am4:30pm; Sat 10am
4:45pm; Sun 1:304.45pm; En-
trance: FREE; Combined ticket
10: includes museum, bell tower,
baptistery, crypt, and dome.
Campanile del Duomo
Famous bell tower of Santa Maria
del Fiore, designed by Giotto.
Piazza Duomo - Tel.
055/2302885; Daily: 8:30am
7:30pm; Entrance: 6
Cupola del Duomo
One of the most famous sym-
bols of Florence, the interior of
Brunelleschis Dome is decorated
with scenes of The Last Judge-
ment. Climb along the interior of
the Dome for a rewarding view
of Florence. Piazza Duomo - Tel.
055/2302885; Daily: 8:30am
7pm, Sat 8:30am5:40pm; Closed
Sundays; Entrance: 8
Opera del Duomo Museum
This museum houses several works
from the Duomo.
Piazza Duomo 9 - Tel.
055/2302885; Daily: 9am
7:30pm; Sun: 9am1:40pm;
Entrance: 10 combined ticket
including entrance to the bell
tower, baptistery, dome and
crypt.
Dantes House Museum
Touted to be the house where
Dante once lived, the house mu-
seum is a source of information
about the Supreme Poets life. Via
S. Margherita 1 - Tel. 055/219416;
Tuesday-Sunday 10am5pm;
Entrance: 4
Galileo Museum
This science museum holds math-
ematical and astronomical instru-
ments, including many of Galileos
original inventions.
Piazza dei Giudici 1 - Tel.
055/265311; Daily 9:30am6pm,
Tues 9:30am1pm; Entrance: 9
Horne Museum
Art collection of Herbert P. Horne,
English art historian and ar-
chitect. - Via dei Benci 6 - Tel.
055/244661; Daily: 9am1pm;
Closed holidays and Sundays;
Entrance: 6
La Specola Zoological
Museum
Regarded by some as the oldest
scientifc museum in Europe.
Via Romana 17 - Tel. 055/228825;
Daily: 9am1pm; Closed on Mon-
days; Entrance: 6
Marino Marini Museum
Museum dedicated to the great
modern Tuscan sculptor.
Piazza Santa Pancrazio - Tel.
055/219432; Daily: 10am5pm;
Closed Tuesdays, Sundays and
holidays; Entrance: 6
Medici Chapels
This structure houses the Chapel of
the Princes and the New Sacristy of
the San Lorenzo basilica. - Piazza
Madonna degli Aldobrandini
6 - Tel. 055/2388602 / Bookings:
055/294883 Fax: 055/264406;
Daily: 8:15am1:50pm; closed
the rst, third and fth Mondays
Accademia Gallery Campanile di Giotto
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Museums
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and the second and fourth Sun-
days of each month; Entrance:
6.
Ognissanti Church and
Cenacle
Famous for its early Ghirlandaio
frescoes and the tombstone of
Sandro Botticelli.
Via Borgo Ognissanti 42 - Tel.
055/2388720; Daily 9amnoon
& 45:30pm; Sundays and holi-
days 45:30pm; The Last Supper
can also be visited at other
times by prior appointment
(055/2396802); Entrance: FREE
Opifcio delle Pietre Dure
The Opifcio produced mosaics
in hard or semi-precious stones
to decorate objects like cabinets
and table tops. - Via Alfani, 78 -
Tel: 055/26511; Open: MonSat
8:15am2pm, Thurs 3:455:30pm
when there are additional exhibi-
tions; Closed Sundays and holi-
days; Entrance: 4
Orsanmichele Church and
Museum
Previously a granary, Orsanmi-
chele bears little resemblance to
a church. The museum, only open
on Mondays, houses damaged
stone statuettes of saints and
prophets dating from the late 14th
century.
Via dellArte della Lana - Tel.
055/284944; Mondays 10am
5pm; Entrance: FREE
Ospedale degli Innocenti
The frst institution of its kind in
Europe. Until 2000, the Ospedale
degli Innocenti was operated as
an orphanage. Today it is still
dedicated to the education and
care of children, and is a research
center of UNICEF. The worlds frst
orphanage. Piazza SS. Annunziata
12 Tel. 055/2491708; Daily
10am4pm; Sun 10am2pm;
Entrance: 3
Palazzo Vecchio
Palazzo Vecchio was home to the
Medici family until they moved
to Palazzo Pitti; Piazza della Si-
gnoria - Tel. 055/2768465; Daily:
9am7pm; Thurs 9am2pm; En-
trance: 10; 14 includes Torre
di Arnolfo
Pitti Palace
Complex
The ofcial seat of the Medici
dynasty. The grand palace holds
many collections including those
in its Palatine Gallery, Modern
Art Gallery, Costume Museum
and original apartments of the
Medici family. - Piazza Pitti 1
Tel. 055/212688; Booking:
055/294883; Mon-Sun: 8:15am
4:30pm; Closed on Mon, New
Years Day, May 1 and Christmas
Day; Entrance: Pitti Palace inclu-
sive ticket (valid 3 days) includes
the entire museum complex
of the Pitti Palace; Full price:
11.50; Reduced price: 5.75;
Entry after 4pm: full price 9.00,
reduced price 4.50; The inclu-
sive ticket is not available when
exhibitions are being held in any
of the museums.
Boboli Gardens
Just behind the Pitti Palace,
the Boboli Gardens are one of
the largest and most beautiful
examples of the Italian Garden.
The highest point of the gardens
ofers panoramic views of the Tus-
can countryside and city;
Tel. 055/2388786; Booking:
055/294883; November to
February: 8:15am4:30pm.
March: 8:15am5:30pm. April,
May, September and October:
8:15am6:30pm. June, July
and August: 8:15am6:30pm;
Closed: rst and last Monday
of the month, Holidays; En-
trance: Boboli Gardens and the
Costume Gallery 7, booking
(optional): 50% reduction for
1825 year olds from the Euro-
pean Union and for regular state
teachers.
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Museums
in Florence
Costume Gallery
Displays clothing including origi-
nal garments worn by Eleonora di
Toledo and Cosimo I.
November to February: 8:15am
4:30pm; March: 8:15am
5:30pm; April and May: 8:15am
6:30pm; June, July and August:
8:15am7:30pm; September
and October: 8:15am6:30pm;
Entrance: Palatine Gallery and
the Modern Art Gallery. Closed
the rst and last Monday of the
month.
Modern Art Gallery
The gallery contains paintings
from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Tues-Sun 8:15am6:50 pm;
Closed Mondays; Entrance:
Palatine Gallery and the Modern
Art Gallery: 8.50 without exhi-
bitions; 13 with exhibitions;
Booking (optional): 3; 50%
reduction for 1825 year olds
from the European Union and
for regular state teachers.
Palatine Gallery and Royal
Apartments
An important collection of paint-
ings from the 15th to the 17th
century. The Royal Apartments
are closed for maintenance
every year in January; Entrance:
Palatine Gallery and the Modern
Art Gallery.
Porcelain Museum
This museum contains ceram-
ics from the factories of Sevre,
Meissen and Vienna. November
to February: 8:15am4:30pm;
March: 8:15am5:30pm; April
and May: 8:15am6:30pm;
June, July and August: 8:15am
7:30pm; September and Octo-
ber: 8:15am6:30pm; Entrance:
3 or buy an all-inclusive ticket.
Closed the rst and last Monday
of the month.
Silver Museum
Holds collections of silver, ivory,
gems, and other precious objects
owned by the Medici and Lorraine
families. November to Febru-
ary: 8:15am4:30pm; March:
8:15am5:30pm; April and May:
8:15am6:30pm; June, July and
August: 8:15am7:30pm; Sep-
tember and October: 8:15am
6:30pm; Entrance: 2 or buy
an all-inclusive ticket. Closed
the rst and last Monday of the
month.
San Marco Museum
Dedicated to the ethereal paint-
ings of Fra Angelico, the Museum
of San Marco also houses a
library and the tomb of Luigi
Tornabuoni. - Piazza San Marco
1 - Tel. 055/2388608; Daily:
8:15am1:50pm; Sat, Sun & holi-
days: 8:15am4:50pm; Closed
rst, third and fth Sundays and
second and fourth Mondays
of each month; Entrance: 4
without exhibitions; 7 with
exhibitions.
San Miniato al Monte
Church
Beautiful marble facade in white
and dark green marble; its interior
is uniquely Florentine in architec-
tural style. - Via Monte alle Croci
- Tel. 055/2342731; Summer:
daily from 9am12:30 pm and
2:307:30pm; Winter: Daily from
8am7:30 pm; Entrance: FREE
San Lorenzo Basilica
Church with a bare facade and
incredible interior, San Lorenzo
is the burial place of all principal
members of the Medici family from
Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III.
Piazza San Lorenzo - Tel.
055/216634 and 055 218534;
Daily: 10am5pm; Closed on
Sunday; Entrance: 3
Santa Croce
complex
Santa Croce Basilica
A pantheon of famous Florentines
rest here. - Piazza Santa Croce -
Tel. 055/244619. Daily 9:30am
5:30pm; Holidays and Sundays:
25:30pm; Entrance: 6; or
8.50 combined ticket for Casa
Buonarroti.
Opera di Santa Croce
Museum
Includes the Brunelleschi Chapel and
Cimabues Crucifix. Access through
the church. - Piazza S. Croce 16 -
Tel. 055/244619; Daily: 9:30am
5:30 pm; Holidays and Sundays:
15:30pm; Entrance: 3
San Salvi Monastery
Home of Andrea del Sartos cel-
ebrated Renaissance Last Supper
fresco. - Via di S. Salvi 16 - Tel.
055/2388603; Daily: 8:15am
1:50pm; Sunday: 8:15am
1:50pm; Closed on Monday;
Entrance: FREE
Santa Maria
Novella complex
Santa Maria Novella
Church
Gothic church marked by impres-
sive bold stone vaulting.
Piazza Santa Maria Novella - Tel.
055/282187; MonThurs: 9am
5:30pm, Fri 11am5:30pm, Sat:
9am5pm, Sun: 15pm;
Entrance: 5 (includes muse-
um).
Santa Trinita Church
Lorenzo Monacos frescoes of the
life of the Virgin in the Sassetti
Chapeldecorated with
Ghirlandaio frescoes, as well as a
highly venerated wooden Crucifx
dating to the 14th century. Piazza
Santa Trinita - Tel. 055/216912;
Daily: 810:45am & 45:45pm;
Sun 8amnoon & 45:45pm;
Entrance: FREE
Santissima Annunziata
Church
The church houses a famous
painting of the Annunciation.
Leopold and Maria Anna Carolina
of Saxony were married here.
Piazza SS. Annunziata - Tel.
055/2398034; Daily: 7:30am
12:30pm & 46:30pm; Sunday:
7:30-am12:30pm & 46:30pm;
Entrance: FREE
Santo Spirito
complex
Santo Spirito Cenacle
Former Augustian refectory.
Piazza Santo Spirito 29 - Tel.
055/287043; SatMon from
10am4pm; Closed TuesFri;
Entrance: 3
Santo Spirito Church
A modest 18th-century facade
but a superb Renaissance interior
marked by stained glass and
painted altarpieces. Piazza Santo
Spirito - Tel. 055/210030; Daily:
10am12:30pm and 45:30 pm;
Holidays and Sundays: 45:30
pm; Closed on Wednesday after-
noons; Entrance: FREE.
Stibbert Museum
It is most famous for its collec-
tion of Japanese armour and
costumes worn by Napoleon
Bonaparte. - Via Stibbert 26
- Tel. 055/475520; MonWed
10am2pm, FriSun 10am6pm;
Closed on Thursdays; Entrance:
8
Ufzi Gallery
The Ufzi Gallery, one of the most
famous museums in Italy and the
world, contains masterpieces by
Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci,
Botticelli, Michelangelo,
Caravaggio and many others.
Highlights include Botticellis
Primavera and The Birth of Venus.
Piazzale degli Uzi 6 - Tel.
055/2388651 / Bookings:
055/294883; Daily: 8:15am
6:50pm; Closed on Monday;
Entrance: 6.50 without exhibi-
tions; 11 with exhibitions. The
museum will have special sum-
mer evening hours on Tuesdays
from 710pm (beginning July 1
and ending September 30).
Santo Spirito church
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Social
of the week
Ever wondered about that strange green door,
hidden in plain sight a few short steps from the Uzi?
Florences rowing club has a boathouse and Arno-
side bar. Its the perfect spot to take in a view like this,
captured by @pix_el!
Instagram of the week
Were you caught in the perfect storm on Sunday eve-
ning? Well admit some of us were more than a little
spooked, but we cant deny that the lightning lent the
cityscape a certain mesmerizing quality!
Giacomo Costa captured it perfectly.
Strong thunderstorms hit the city last night and
many folks were left without power! While some
of us stayed inside, this photographer caught
lightning as it seems to be headed for the Duomo.
What was your experience of last nights storm?
Got any photos?
Ph credits Giacomo Costa
Facebook post of the week
3
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edition
Watch a video about
Invisible Women at
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help salvage
artwork in
Florence
Click Here
Invisible Women
celebrates its third
revised edition
Where to get
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TWEET of the week
The news of the upcoming Trevi Fountain restoration
sparked a lively discussion with bloggers and writers in
Rome, Florence and beyond. Fun fact: A Florentine was
almost given the restoration job but Romans protested
(thanks for the tidbit, @newsfromitaly!)
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