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Tag: Florence traditions

Negroni Week 2025: The World Raises a Glass to Florence’s Iconic Cocktail

Negroni Week 2025: The World Raises a Glass to Florence’s Iconic Cocktail

Saturday, September 20, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

From September 22 to 28, 2025, bars and restaurants across the globe will once again celebrate Negroni.

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Florence Lights Up: The Rificolona on September 7

Lanterns Light Up Florence: The Rificolona Returns on September 7

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

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

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

On Friday, August 15, Florence celebrates Ferragosto with a rich program of special openings and cultural initiatives.

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Florence Celebrates San Lorenzo on August 10 (Photo via Destination Florence)

Free Ragù and Watermelon for San Lorenzo Night in Florence

Thursday, August 7, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

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

Florence Tops Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Ranking of European Cities

Friday, July 25, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

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

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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View from the Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River, near the Oltrarno

A Day in the Oltrarno: Living Florence Beyond the Duomo

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Calista Oyerly Travel

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 Tradition, Music, Sports, and Fireworks (Photo: Matteo Bertini)

Florence Celebrates San Giovanni with Four Days of Music, Sports, and Fireworks

Friday, June 20, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

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

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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Easter 2025: Florence Celebrates a Perfect “Scoppio del Carro”

Sunday, April 20, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Florence marked Easter Sunday 2025 with the traditional Scoppio del Carro and everything went perfectly as planned.

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Florence Expands Restrictions on New Short-Term Tourist Rentals

Friday, June 5, 2026
80 Years On, Republic Day Meets the First Summer Getaway

80 Years On, Republic Day Meets the First Summer Getaway

Saturday, May 30, 2026

BUSINESS

The Ferrari Luce, the company’s first fully electric production vehicle and also its first five-seat model.

Gucci goes racing while Ferrari goes silent

Thursday, May 28, 2026

From Simone Rocha to AI matchmaking: what to expect at Pitti Uomo 110

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

TECH

Latin meets gaming at Florence’s Museo di San Marco

Latin meets gaming at Florence’s Museo di San Marco

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Florence and Pisa airports improve accessibility for deaf passengers

Thursday, May 21, 2026

TRAVEL

A New Crossing for Florence: Arno Bridge Opens After Half a Century

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Tuscany among Italy’s top destinations for travellers with pets

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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ARTS

Visitors to the Brancacci Chapel Can Now Explore Sala Vanni

Visitors to the Brancacci Chapel Can Now Explore Sala Vanni

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Matthew Spender, English artist who made Chianti his home, dies aged 81

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

LIFE

Secret Florence transforms Florence into a stage for contemporary performance

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Boboli’s Garden of the Senses Returns for 2026 With Multisensory Tours

Boboli’s Garden of the Senses Returns for 2026 With Multisensory Tours

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

SPORTS

Mugello Attendance Hits Record High as Tuscany Backs MotoGP Future

Mugello Attendance Hits Record High as Tuscany Backs MotoGP Future

Monday, June 1, 2026

Eroica Montalcino returns with around 2,500 cyclists expected in Val d’Orcia

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

OPINIONS

Many Europeans care about climate change, even if they don’t show it in the same way

Friday, June 5, 2026
The Badia Fiesolana is the EUI’s hub

From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity

Friday, May 1, 2026

ITALIANO

Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in Livorno

Livorno ospita la prima mostra personale dell’artista olandese Larry Nederlof

Monday, May 4, 2026
The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026
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