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Monday, Dec 16, 2024: One of the most memorable times of the year in Florence is Christmas (Natale in Italian). The city always has a different set of displays every year, especially on via Calzaiuoli, but the one constant is an amazing array of Christmas lights throughout her streets. Below are some of my favorite Christmas light photos from Florence.
Looking down via dei Servi towards the Duomo at dusk
Florence's C... read more.
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024: 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.
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024: The upcoming restoration of the Ponte Vecchio will be the first of it's kind for one of the world's most famous spans. This endeavor aims to return the bridge to its former glory by addressing typical weather-related wear and tear it has endured over the centuries. Although structurally sound, the bridge requires attention to combat issues like algae growth, atmospheric deposits, and erosion.
The... read more.
Saturday, Mar 30, 2024: March 22 to July 21, 2024
Arguably one of the greatest artists of the last thirty years, Anselm Kiefer has a major new exhibition at the iconic Palazzo Strozzi in the heart of Florence. "Anselm Kiefer. Fallen Angel" immerses viewers in the profound, layered work of the German master through paintings, sculptures, installations, and photographs, spanning his pioneering career.
Curated by Palazzo S... read more.
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024: Not something that happens every day, but a floor of the historic Palazzo Grifoni on Piazza Santissima Annunziata is for sale.
I couldn't imagine living in such a historic palazzo with that view of Piazza Santissima Annunziata every day - che meraviglia!
... read more.
Posted on Thursday, Jan 25, 2024: In the heart of Italy, Florence stands as a testament to human artistic achievement. Yet, beneath its preserved beauty, there is a struggle, and a creeping, silent erosion of its cultural soul. Unlike Rome's ancient ruins, Florence's decay isn't visible in its art and architecture, but felt in the daily lives of its residents and the changing dynamics of its historic streets and alleys.
The Bapti... read more.
Posted on Monday, Dec 11, 2023: From the 13th to 15th of December the traffic in via degli Arazzieri will be interrupted by the laying of new roadway in Piazza San Marco, construction of the new layout in Piazza della Libertà, and the laying of new track in Viale Lavagnini.
Work is proceeding on the construction of the Fortezza-Libertà-San Marco tram line:
The asphalting of Viale Lavagnini is scheduled: the work will be carrie... read more.
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023: New Anish Kapoor exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
October 7, 2023, to February 4, 2024
The upcoming Anish Kapoor exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence is a must-see for any fan of contemporary art. The exhibition features a wide range of Kapoor's work, from early pieces to recent creations, including a new work created specifically for the Renaissance courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi.
... read more.
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023: Here is something different to do if you are visiting Florence in September and October: On seven different days, seven unique villas in Fiesole will open their gardens for public visits.
This is an extraordinary opening of some of the most beautiful gardens in Tuscany. Called "Visits to the Gardens of the Villas of Fiesole", the event returns in September, with the cycle of visits promoted by t... read more.
Posted on Friday, Aug 4, 2023: This August 6th, citizens of Florence are cordially invited to experience the city's rich history and artistic heritage by exploring its museums free of charge. Some of Florentine Civic Museums are:
Museo di Palazzo Vecchio
Santa Maria Novella
Museo Stefano Bardini
Museo Novecento
Cappella Brancacci
Fondazione Salvatore Romano
Torre delle ZeccaDiscover how this fortress once sealed Florence's ... read more.
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023: On Sunday, June 11, 2023, a new phase of construction of the Florence Tramway was started. This will alter several bus routes and at the moment there is no date for when this construction will end. Above is a map (PDF of the map - better for printing and reading) showing the "Fermate soppresse" or the "suppressed stops" for all of the lines combined, as well as the "Nuove fermate provvisorie" or n... read more.
Posted on Friday, Mar 9, 2007: The exhibit "Cézanne in Florence" at the Palazzo Strozzi is fantastic. A strongly curated show, that is well documented (details on every work in Italian and English, plus some notes specifically for children) and has many amazing works by Cézanne and others. The exhibit is meticulous in laying out the details of the two collectors, Egisto Paolo Fabbri and Charles Alexander Loeser, who first owned... read more.
Allora (our blog)
"Allora" is our blog, where we keep things related to Florence that are timely but transitory and don't fit into our evergreen content. You can find one-off events here, news that may affect your travel, photos, videos, etc.
Florence Christmas Lights
Monday, Dec 16, 2024: One of the most memorable times of the year in Florence is Christmas (Natale in Italian). The city always has a different set of displays every year, especially on via Calzaiuoli, but the one constant is an amazing array of Christmas lights throughout her streets. Below are some of my favorite Christmas light photos from Florence.
Looking down via dei Servi towards the Duomo at dusk
Florence's C... read more. Helen Frankenthaler: Painting without Rules
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024: 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. Ponte Vecchio Will Undergo Renovations
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024: The upcoming restoration of the Ponte Vecchio will be the first of it's kind for one of the world's most famous spans. This endeavor aims to return the bridge to its former glory by addressing typical weather-related wear and tear it has endured over the centuries. Although structurally sound, the bridge requires attention to combat issues like algae growth, atmospheric deposits, and erosion.
The... read more. Fallen Angel: The Powerful Work of Anselm Kiefer Lands in Florence
Saturday, Mar 30, 2024: March 22 to July 21, 2024
Arguably one of the greatest artists of the last thirty years, Anselm Kiefer has a major new exhibition at the iconic Palazzo Strozzi in the heart of Florence. "Anselm Kiefer. Fallen Angel" immerses viewers in the profound, layered work of the German master through paintings, sculptures, installations, and photographs, spanning his pioneering career.
Curated by Palazzo S... read more. Penthouse of Palazzo Grifoni for Sale
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024: Not something that happens every day, but a floor of the historic Palazzo Grifoni on Piazza Santissima Annunziata is for sale.
I couldn't imagine living in such a historic palazzo with that view of Piazza Santissima Annunziata every day - che meraviglia!
... read more. Florence Has Fallen: Cultural Heritage in the Age of Social Media
Posted on Thursday, Jan 25, 2024: In the heart of Italy, Florence stands as a testament to human artistic achievement. Yet, beneath its preserved beauty, there is a struggle, and a creeping, silent erosion of its cultural soul. Unlike Rome's ancient ruins, Florence's decay isn't visible in its art and architecture, but felt in the daily lives of its residents and the changing dynamics of its historic streets and alleys.
The Bapti... read more. Florence Tramvia Construction Update
Posted on Monday, Dec 11, 2023: From the 13th to 15th of December the traffic in via degli Arazzieri will be interrupted by the laying of new roadway in Piazza San Marco, construction of the new layout in Piazza della Libertà, and the laying of new track in Viale Lavagnini.
Work is proceeding on the construction of the Fortezza-Libertà-San Marco tram line:
The asphalting of Viale Lavagnini is scheduled: the work will be carrie... read more. Anish Kapoor: Untrue Unreal, at Palazzo Strozzi
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023: New Anish Kapoor exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
October 7, 2023, to February 4, 2024
The upcoming Anish Kapoor exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence is a must-see for any fan of contemporary art. The exhibition features a wide range of Kapoor's work, from early pieces to recent creations, including a new work created specifically for the Renaissance courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi.
... read more. Visits to the Gardens of the Villas of Fiesole
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023: Here is something different to do if you are visiting Florence in September and October: On seven different days, seven unique villas in Fiesole will open their gardens for public visits.
This is an extraordinary opening of some of the most beautiful gardens in Tuscany. Called "Visits to the Gardens of the Villas of Fiesole", the event returns in September, with the cycle of visits promoted by t... read more. Florence Civic Museums are Free for Residents on Sunday, August 6th
Posted on Friday, Aug 4, 2023: This August 6th, citizens of Florence are cordially invited to experience the city's rich history and artistic heritage by exploring its museums free of charge. Some of Florentine Civic Museums are:
Museo di Palazzo Vecchio
Santa Maria Novella
Museo Stefano Bardini
Museo Novecento
Cappella Brancacci
Fondazione Salvatore Romano
Torre delle ZeccaDiscover how this fortress once sealed Florence's ... read more. New Tramway Construction in Florence Alters Bus Routes
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023: On Sunday, June 11, 2023, a new phase of construction of the Florence Tramway was started. This will alter several bus routes and at the moment there is no date for when this construction will end. Above is a map (PDF of the map - better for printing and reading) showing the "Fermate soppresse" or the "suppressed stops" for all of the lines combined, as well as the "Nuove fermate provvisorie" or n... read more. Cézanne in Florence
Posted on Friday, Mar 9, 2007: The exhibit "Cézanne in Florence" at the Palazzo Strozzi is fantastic. A strongly curated show, that is well documented (details on every work in Italian and English, plus some notes specifically for children) and has many amazing works by Cézanne and others. The exhibit is meticulous in laying out the details of the two collectors, Egisto Paolo Fabbri and Charles Alexander Loeser, who first owned... read more. Top experiences in and around Florence:
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