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Trattoria Il Giova

In Food & Drink, In Santa Croce:
Update for Trattoria Il Giova: We had the pleasure of dining at Il Giova again this year for the first time in a long time and it did not disappoint! I found out that the ownership changed right around the time I left Florence (over 10 years ago!), but another family took over the business and it is running it in the same friendly way. We enjoyed our meal and conversation with the new owners and s... read more.

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Helen Frankenthaler: Painting without Rules

In Allora (our blog):
Palazzo Strozzi presents the most extensive retrospective ever held in Italy dedicated to one of the most revolutionary artists of the twentieth century, Helen Frankenthaler. The exhibition provides an in-depth overview of Frankenthaler's work, placing her art in dialogue with her famous Color Field and Abstract Expressionist contemporaries: Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell, Mark Rothko, Morris ... read more.

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Ceramics Fair (Fiera della Ceramica)

In Events in Florence:
One of our favorite annual events in Florence is the Fiera della Ceramica (ceramics fair). Historically this event was held in Piazza Santissima Annunziata, but in 2023 the event was moved to Piazza Santa Croce. This year's event will take place on the first weekend of October, the 5th and 6th. The event is organized by the Arte della Ceramica, and you can find additional information on their web... read more.

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October in Florence : Ottobre a Firenze

In This Month in Florence:
Some wonderful events (and usually impeccable weather) await the visitors to and residents of Florence in October, including one of our favorite annual events, the Fiera della Ceramica (ceramics festival) in Piazza Santa Croce. There are more details about all of these events in the links below: Major October events in Florence: The major religious event of the month is the Feast of St. Reparata... read more.

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September in Florence : Settembre a Firenze

In This Month in Florence:
September in Florence is one of our favorite months: the weather cools off, there is the magical Festa della Rificolona in Piazza Santissima Annuziata, and multiple outstanding wine events, including the Carro Matto in Florence, Vino al Vino in Panzano, and the Expo del Chianti Classico in Greve. Festa della Rificolona Each year on the evening of September 7th is the Festa della Rificolona. This i... read more.

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Summer in Florence : Estate a Firenze

In This Month in Florence:
Summer in Florence is full of things to do, and "Ferragosto" (the tradition of taking off the last two weeks of August and closing everything down*) is not as extreme as it can be (or used to be) in other Italian cities, since so many tourist focused businesses stay open now to cater to the clientele that visits this time of year. Besides the obvious visiting of churches and museums, which usuall... read more.

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I fochi di San Giovanni

In Events in Florence:
"I Fochi di San Giovanni" (The Fires of Saint John) is a traditional celebration held in Florence, Italy, in honor of the city's patron saint, Saint John the Baptist. This event takes place annually on the evening of June 24th and is one of Florence's most important and festive public holidays. Historical Background Saint John the Baptist: Saint John the Baptist is one of the patron saints of Fl... read more.

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Mille Miglia

In Events in Florence:
The Mille Miglia or the "thousand miles" has been called the "most beautiful race in the world". Initiated in 1927, the race was canceled for reasons of safety in 1957 and twenty years later was revived as a road rally. This year the race takes place from the 11th to 15th of June, featuring hundreds of the most important vintage racing cars (and some contemporary models) from around the world, pa... read more.

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June in Florence : Giugno a Firenze

In This Month in Florence:
There is one historical event that overshadows all others in June in Florence - the "Calcio Storico" or "Calcio in Costume". This is a medieval tradition which has taken place in the city with only minor breaks for centuries. It is a semi-polarizing event for Florentines and not without recent controversy, including the suspension of the event for a season several years ago to excessive violence. ... read more.

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Piazza Santa Croce

In Piazzas of Florence:
Piazza Santa Croce in the snow during the German Christmas Market, December 2010 Piazza Santa Croce is one of the largest and most famous squares of central Florence. The Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, overlooks the piazza. The basilica's most notable features are its sixteen chapels, many of them decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his pupils, and its tomb... read more.

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