"Gay & Lesbian Venues
Florence has drawn gay and lesbian travellers for a long time, however, it wasn't until 1970 that the city got its first gay disco, TABASCO, (see below), right in the historic heart of Florence. At around the same time, the Fronte Unitario Omosessuale ..."
"Airports to use to get to Florence
Use this section to find information and links about airports from which you can get to Florence Italy. You will find information about how to get to and from the airport, by public transport or private car and useful travel links.
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"Cafés, bars, and gelaterie
The concentration of bars and cafes in Florence is a little testament to the well known fact that Italians love coffee and part of their daily routine involves going to a local at least once a day to have a coffee- not a coffee like we know it though. ..."
"Going to the movies.....
Do you fancy a night out at the cinema, whether on your own, with your "amore" or with the kids, in Florence you'll be spoilt for choice of where to go. Even if you can't understand a word of Italian don't worry, because in Florence there are also a few ..."
"Besides being rich in art and history, Florence offers numerous opportunities for entertainment, with many clubs and discoteques, mainly thanks to the many international and italian students who come to Florence to study!! Even though the majority of the clubs and discos are located in the ..."
"Dance and theatre festivals:
Maggio Danza
Teatro Comunale
Corso Italia 16
Tel: 055 213 535
Email: tickets@maggiofiorentino.com
Website: The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
The ..."
"Dance
Over the past few years, the dance scene in Florence has flourished greatly and nowadays full length classical and contemporary productions can be seen all over the city. The Maggio Danza performs primarily at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino,..."
"Tuscany offers residents and tourists alike the chance to experience and even participate in a wide range of traditional festivals and events all throughout the year, so no matter when you visit, there is sure to be something happening in the area. Whether it relvoves around a certain type of food ..."
"Gay & Lesbian Venues
Florence has drawn gay and lesbian travellers for a long time, however, it wasn't until 1970 that the city got its first gay disco, TABASCO, (see below), right in the historic heart of Florence. At around the same time, the Fronte Unitario Omosessuale ..."
"You may think that Florence only caters for adults being very cultural and historical with the Duomo and the Uffizi, but there are many things you can take your children to, to keep them occupied that doesn't involve looking at churches or statues.
Museums
Concerning the ..."
"INTRODUCTION
Although Florence is quite a small city in comparison to some of the other major Italian cities, with the many visitors and students it receives all throughout the year, combined with the local residents, the city, soon becomes inundated with people, thus creating the ..."
"Music: Rock, Roots & Jazz:
Florence has experienced a number of musical explosions in the last decade and a wide range of producers have sprung up in the area and are contributing to the now thriving local and global scene. Cult and mainstream bands have also benefited ..."
"Music and Opera
Florence can claim a couple of musical firsts. Not only was the first piano invented in the city, by Bartolomeo Crostoferi, but also the first ever opera, Daphne, was performed here in 1598, at the home of Jacopo Corsi. Unfortunately the score is no ..."
"Music: theatre and opera
Florence is a city with a rich musical history and in its heyday round about the early 17th century, under the rule of the famous Medici family, it was one of the most diverse music centres in Europe. Florence still has a ..."
"On the whole, eating out in Florence has definitely improved over the past few years and now the choice of restaurants and eateries is bewildering. It is easy however to choose the 'bad eggs' and we hope that by following this list and avoiding anywhere that looks too touristy (you are likely ..."
"Theatre
The theatre season runs from September/ October into April/May, which is not to say that Florence comes to a standstill then, but many of the main stages stay quiet while more festive cultural events take the centre piece. Most performances are conducted in Italian, ..."
"Here we you can find helpful information on how to get to Florence from the main Italian airports, by train, bus, or rental car, or indeed how to arrive by ferry.
We also provide information on getting around Florence by public transport - driving in the city is not recommended - and how ..."
"Tuscany is well connected not just to the rest of Italy but also to the rest of Europe and beyond, thanks to its two international airports at Florence and Pisa - the main gateways to this beautiful region. However, Tuscany is not limited to its regional airports, excellent rail link can make ..."
"Food In Tuscany
Tuscany is a large region, whose landscapes vary between seacoasts, mountains, plains, villages and large cities, all of which greatly influence its cuisine, at the same time creating such a variety that most other regions in Italy are unable to match. Tuscan cuisine, and ..."
