THE CRADLE OF THE RENAISSANCE OFFERS 360-DEGREE EXPERIENCES ALL THE YEAR ROUND

FAHION SHOWS AND PITTI IMMAGINE

For vintage lovers, in January and June the Stazione Leopolda hosts the Vintage Selection, one of the most famous international exhibition market: fashion and vintage design, with very high quality remakes, characterize the clothes of collectors from all over the world.

The unmissable event in Florence for those who prefer last trends fashion is held in January and June too: we are talking about Pitti Immagine Uomo. Frequented by the curious and especially by experts from all over the world, the most famous designers and prestigious brands often choose this opportunity to present the new collections.

MUSICAL EVENTS IN FLORENCE

It is the music that welcomes the explosion of spring in Florence: from April to June, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino brings to the stage, at the new Teatro dell’Opera in Florence, operas and concerts, prose shows and ballets. The varied schedule includes shows for all tastes, linked by a common thread: the very high level of performance.

Spring is followed by the hot summer, that in Florence can be fully experience with outdoor music festivals and concerts. An unmissable event between June and July is Firenze Rocks, with concerts by great international artists that make dance the whole Ippodromo del Visarno Arena at the Parco delle Cascine.

CRAFTSMANSHIP AND TRADITION

April and May are the protagonists of an exhibition with a worldwide appeal, hosted in the Fortezza Da Basso: the Mostra Internazionale dell’Artigianato (International Handicraft Exhibition) in Florence is the longest-lived fair in the sector, set up for the first time in 1931. One hundred and fifty thousand square meters dedicated to the exhibition of handicraft works coming from 50 countries of the world. A distinctive feature is the heterogeneity of the exhibits, ranging from food to home furnishings.

For those who want to enjoy the authentic taste of Florentine, it is imperative to join a match of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino, one of the most famous Florentine events in the world. The competition, which ends with the final match on June 24th on the occasion of the patron saint of the city, is attended by 27 soccer players for each of the four teams, representing the four districts of Florence. This is a not to miss event if you visit Florence in summer!