Live the history of the city

Art and culture

Visiting Florence with children: 10 multilingual fun activities to do in museums!

All the interactive activities of the MUS.E Foundation, in the civic museums and Florentine palaces, for families with children aged 4 to 12 visiting Florence.

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November in Florence: Be.Smart, plan your visit

Events calendar, Firenzecard, Destination Florence: the best of November in Florence with #EnjoyRespectFirenze!

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MIDA 2024 - International Handicrafts Trade Fair in Florence

The first certified handicrafts fair in Italy and one of the city’s must-see events.

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Mark your calendar

Events

November in Florence: Be.Smart, plan your visit

Events calendar, Firenzecard, Destination Florence: the best of November in Florence with #EnjoyRespectFirenze!

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May 2024 in Florence: Be.Rock!

Events and experiences this May with Destination Florence.

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Live music around Florence

Maggio Musicale, Firenze Rocks, Musart, Estate Fiesolana: all the music events this summer.

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For gourmets who just can’t resist

Food and wine

OCTOBER IN FLORENCE: BE.GREEN!

Events and experiences this October with Destination Florence

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Christmas edition culinary tour! – Christmas biscuits

Three Christmas cookie recipes, perfect for entertaining kids!

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The valley of Mugello: typical dishes, nature and MotoGP.

All Around Florence! To the north of Florence there is a valley which, we can say, really lacks nothing: excellent food, a lake, and the international Mugello racetrack.

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Bask in the greenery and fresh air

Nature and gardens

Beyond UNESCO: all the stars above Gavinana

The southern district of Florence is Gavinana, a concentration of history, greenery and stars.

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Picnicking in the park

The art of eating all’aperto.

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The harvesting of grapes and olives: the true experience in the Florentine hills

Harvesting grapes and olives around Florence is the perfect choice for those who want to immerse themselves in the Tuscan countryside in an authentic and meaningful way.

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Discover Florence’s hip side

Lifestyle

Be.ready! The best events of 2025 in Florence

Grab your diaries for the biggest events of 2025: Firenze Rocks, Florence Cocktail Week, Florence Biennale, and much more. Take note!

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October in Florence: Be.Local, support zero-kilometer food in Florence

Events, new olive oil, flavors and local stores: the best of October in Florence with #EnjoyRespectFirenze!

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Florence by tram! 5 beautiful places to visit on the T1 line

The best points of interest along the T1 Villa Costanza – Careggi line of the Florence tramway.

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Nearby places to visit

Around Florence

Beyond UNESCO: Florence Charterhouse

Discovering the fourteenth-century Carthusian monastery located on the Galluzzo hills.

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Guided excursions to discover the hills of Florence at a slow pace

Discover the landscape-cultural treasure of the hills of Florence by walking.

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Christmas gift ideas? There’s no present like Florence!

For the ultimate surprise, give the gift of an unforgettable experience in the Renaissance city

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Staying fit and relaxed

Sports and wellness

Guided excursions to discover the hills of Florence at a slow pace

Discover the landscape-cultural treasure of the hills of Florence by walking.

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THE GREEN AREA AWAITS YOU: 7 WONDERFUL ITINERARIES AROUND FLORENCE

Valleys, gardens, river banks and art: dive into the green and rediscover #slowflorence

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Cycle Florence: living it up on two wheels, living it green

At the touristic info points in Florence you can find the map to discover the city by bike: 90km of bicycle lanes ready for you to enjoy and the new routes to launch the sustainable mobility.

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On the hunt for fun and entertainment

Nightlife

May 2024 in Florence: Be.Rock!

Events and experiences this May with Destination Florence.

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Florence Rocks 2025: the biggest music festival in Italy.

Firenze Rocks returns in June 2025: one of the biggest rock festivals in Europe. The headliners confirmed for 2025 are Guns N' Roses, Korn, Green Day.

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The Five Most Important Theatres in Florence

The most important theaters in Florence: The origins, traditions and unique atmosphere, close to the centre reachable on foot or by public transport.

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Hidden and lesser-known city corners

Curious Florence