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Florence’s Calcio Storico on display at the European Parliament in Brussels

Florence’s Calcio Storico on display at the European Parliament in Brussels

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

An exhibition dedicated to one of Florence’s oldest traditions will be held from 14 to 16 April inside the European Parliament, aiming to present the historical game to an international audience.

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Calcio fiorentino (also known as calcio storico "historic football") is an early form of football that originated in 16th century Italy.Calcio fiorentino (also known as calcio storico "historic football") is an early form of football that originated in 16th century Italy.

Residents urge Florence to move Calcio Storico from Piazza Santa Croce

Saturday, October 18, 2025 Editorial Staff News

In their letter, the residents recall that a Florence court once prohibited the use of the piazza for concerts.

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Calcio Storico 2025: Rossi Dominate Final with 17–4 Victory Over Verdi

Calcio Storico 2025: Rossi Dominate Final with 17–4 Victory Over Verdi

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

The match was held, as is tradition, on June 24 for the feast of Florence’s patron saint.

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Florence Prepares for Historic Clash: Verdi and Rossi in the Calcio Storico Final

Florence Prepares for Historic Clash: Verdi and Rossi in the Calcio Storico Final

Monday, June 16, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

The decisive match will take place on June 24, the day of Florence’s patron saint, San Giovanni.

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Florence Siege Match: History and Photogallery

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

Florence once again paid tribute to its resilient past with the annual Partita dell’Assedio.

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Harry Styles

Harry Styles pictured wearing a Florentine historic football T-shirt

Thursday, May 6, 2021 Editorial Staff Sports

The English singer, songwriter and actor Harry Styles was pictured wearing a Verdi San Giovanni sweatshirt and sweatpants out in London on the film set My policemen.

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Calcio Storico

Calcio Fiorentino (Historical football) broadcast worldwide

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Editorial Staff Sports

For the first time this year the traditional Florentine historical football will be broadcasted all over the world, even if the date has not yet been defined with certainty. Within this week the municipality of Florence will decide on the hypothesis of postponement to July or September.

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Fireworks over Ponte Vecchio

June 24th in Florence, San Giovanni’s celebrations

Friday, June 19, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

On the evening of the 24th, there is a traditional fireworks display in Piazzale Michelangelo, which draws a huge crowd, especially concentrated on the Lungarni.

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Historic football in Santa Croce, Florence, Italy

Pitti hosts historic football in Santa Croce

Saturday, June 13, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

On the eve of the opening of fashion event Pitti Immagine Uomo, Florence will present a tribute to historic Florentine soccer on Monday June, 15, 2015.

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Florence's historical football

Florence’s Historic Football at the next Pitti

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

A special game with the old glory of the Florence’s Historical Football  on the eve of Pitti Uomo in June 2015.

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