This popular tradition, deeply rooted in Florentine culture, takes place every year in the city center.
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Ferragosto in Florence: Special Openings and Cultural Events
On Friday, August 15, Florence celebrates Ferragosto with a rich program of special openings and cultural initiatives.
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Free Ragù and Watermelon for San Lorenzo Night in Florence
Florence marks its co-patron saint with civic ceremonies, music, and free food in the square.
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Florence Tops Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Ranking of European Cities
The annual ranking is based on thousands of votes from international travelers.
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Calcio Storico 2025: Rossi Dominate Final with 17–4 Victory Over Verdi
The match was held, as is tradition, on June 24 for the feast of Florence’s patron saint.
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A Day in the Oltrarno: Living Florence Beyond the Duomo
With a longstanding tradition of artistry and service, the people of the Oltrarno strive to preserve a more authentic Italian experience.
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Florence Celebrates San Giovanni with Four Days of Music, Sports, and Fireworks
From June 21 to 24, 2025, Florence honors its patron saint with a series of events.
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Florence Prepares for Historic Clash: Verdi and Rossi in the Calcio Storico Final
The decisive match will take place on June 24, the day of Florence’s patron saint, San Giovanni.
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Easter 2025: Florence Celebrates a Perfect “Scoppio del Carro”
Florence marked Easter Sunday 2025 with the traditional Scoppio del Carro and everything went perfectly as planned.
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Florentine New Year: Celebrating an Ancient Tradition on March 25
The choice of March 25 as the beginning of the year dates back to the Middle Ages.
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