Florence

A city has more to offer than just museums and buildings. Experience a city differently, join the residents during a typical city event!

Florence Wine Event Italian wine culture comes to life during the weekend of 26 to 28 February. That's when Florence holds the Florence Wine Event and you have an opportunity to get to know all the fabulous wines that Italy produces in the most delightful and tasteful way. From Brunello to Barollo and Chianti to Bolghe... [Read more]

Scoppio del carro (explosion of the cart) Easter is celebrated in Florence in a highly unique way. On Easter Sunday, an ornately decorated cart loaded with fireworks, drawn by two white oxen, enters Piazza del Duomo. The oxen are unhooked and the cart then explodes to the sound of synchronized chimes throughout the city. This age-old tradit... [Read more]

Rificolona (The Festival of Lanterns) On 7 September, hundreds of children carry lanterns through the streets of Florence. Rificolona is a tradition that dates back to the late Middle Ages. In those days, a big annual market was held in Florence at the beginning of September. In order to reach the city on time, farmers had to leave the ... [Read more]