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 cinemas where it is possible to watch movies in their original language as well as those in Italian i.e. films in English etc.
Going to the cinema or the movies has become an increasingly popular pastime since the mid-nineties, and the number of cinemas has increased to meet the needs of the people in Florence, with many of the city's multiplexes having undergone major renovations. Once upon a time nearly all Italian cinemas closed down during the obligatory Ferie (the Italian summer holidays), which generally last from July until early September, however, more and more recently, they are staying open longer to cater for the growing need.
Florentine cinemas are very varied; there are modern one-screen halls, massive multiplexes and small independent cinemas. The Cecchi Gori Group owns the most cinemas in the city and the majority show general releases and (dubbed) American blockbusters, although the Atelier group makes sure that Art house theatre is kept alive. Atelier have 6 cinemas that show good quality independent films and directors and actors will often attend previews and answer audience questions. However, one of the best times to go to the cinema is during the summer; between the months of June and September, you can watch a new release or one of the previous winters blockbusters in the open air, as you sit beneath the stars. If the normal theatres remain open, many have air-conditioning, which is a great way to avoid the humidity of a Florentine summer and above all the mosquitoes!!
"These are the main "strictly adult"cinemas in Florence:
Arlecchino
Via de' Bardi
Phone: 055 284 332
Show Times: 15:30 22:30
Italia
Largo Alinari
Phone: 055 211 7069
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"Fiamma CG Hall 1-Hall 2
Via Pacinotti
Phone: 055 58 73 07
This is another of the many Cecchi Gori cinemas scattered throughout the city. Located between Piazza delle Cure and the Campo di Marte district, this cinema with two screens (a large one ..."
"Odeon Cinehall *
Piazza Strozzi
Phone: 055 214 068
Website: Odeon Cinehall
Original Sound films on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
One of the best cinemas in town and definitely the best for watching original ..."
"Eolo CG sala 2 *
Borgo San Frediano 45r
Phone: 055 290 992
This relatively new cinema, with two halls, one large and one small, both very comfortable, is located behind Piazza Cestello in the heart of the San Frediano district. Being part of the Cecchi Gori chain,..."
"Principe CG Hall 1 Hall 2 *
Viale Matteotti
Phone: 055 575 891
This cinema, located near Piazza Leopoldo, has two comfortable halls with very good acoustics; the programs are always carefully selected and skilfully balance the newest releases and the best Italian and ..."
"Fulgor * [5 halls: Mercurio, Marte, Giove, Nettuno and Venere]
Via Maso Finiguerra
Phone: 055 238 1881
Website: Fulgor Cinema
Every Thursday original language films.
This is on of the newest ..."
"Firenze CG Hall 1 Hall 2 - Hall 3
Via Baracca
Phone: 055 410 007
In the northern suburbs of the city with its three lovely halls, this cinema almost always shows American and Italian commercial films (blockbusters) for the most part, understandably giving preference ..."
