A centuries-old ritual returns to Piazza Duomo on 5 April, with a full programme of historical parades and ceremonies across the weekend.
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Tag: Florence traditions
Florentine New Year: guided visits, historic parade and events on 24–25 March 2026
Two days of cultural events lead up to Florence’s historic New Year on 25 March.
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Stenterello, Florence’s Carnival mask and voice of the people
As Carnival draws to a close in Florence, the city’s traditional mask returns to the spotlight.
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Schiacciata Fiorentina: the dessert you don’t expect from Tuscans
Tuscans are not famous for making desserts. And yet, every now and then, a sweet comes along that lingers in your memory.
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Florence restores the historic door of the Brindellone depot
The 11-metre-high entrance, considered the tallest door in Europe still in use for a civil building, will be inaugurated on Sunday January 18, 2026.
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Thanksgiving in Florence: How the City Celebrates an American Tradition
Thanksgiving is not part of Italy’s calendar, but Florence has learned to embrace the warmth and conviviality of this holiday.
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Christmas Market Returns to Florence’s Piazza Santa Croce
From November 15 to December 21, the city welcomes one of Italy’s most beloved holiday traditions.
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The forgotten Thanksgiving of Florence: the feast of San Simone
Until the mid-20th century, October 28 was a day of celebration in Florence.
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Residents urge Florence to move Calcio Storico from Piazza Santa Croce
In their letter, the residents recall that a Florence court once prohibited the use of the piazza for concerts.
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Negroni Week 2025: The World Raises a Glass to Florence’s Iconic Cocktail
From September 22 to 28, 2025, bars and restaurants across the globe will once again celebrate Negroni.
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