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upcoming events: june 2015
When a month kicks off with a long weekend, you know it’s the start of something good. June begins with an extended “hello summer!” with Festa della Repubblica falling on a Tuesday, and continues on with free summer parties, cultural events and fireworks in the weeks ahead. Some are covered below, and even more will be […]
underrated piazzas in florence
I am having some serious bouts of cabin fever. With spring on the way, I’m day-dreaming about long walks through Florence. Now, I know this is hard to believe, but there will be some nay-sayers out there who think they’ve already seen it all and aren’t particularly jazzed to stroll through Piazza della Signoria again (don’t ask who […]
upcoming events: february 2015
February: It’s so much more than Valentine’s Day. Especially in Florence. When you kindle romance 365 days a year like Italians do, a single giorno for showing affection feels a bit underwhelming. So this month, our events are focused on other things to celebrate, including free museums, Carnevale viaggi and a chocolate festival that doesn’t care if you’re single or […]
upcoming events: march 2014
Yikes, March came up fast! We’ll spare you the small talk and get right to the heart of this month: carnivals, love for women and fathers, a foodie heaven, and the cure for cabin fever. It’s all coming your way, right now. Get excited. Carnival at Cascine Park | March 1-2, 4 Venice it’s not, […]
florence’s best markets by neighborhood
We understand that shopping fundamentally flies in the face of our Florence for Free mantra, but you’d miss a major part of Italian culture if you didn’t explore the country’s many open-air markets! Brimming with charming antiques, fresh fruits, and homemade soaps, each bazaar is a feast for the senses. Of course, buying something is […]
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