with 12 hectares of new pedestrianized zones, we are
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FLORENCE SUMMER FESTIVAL
THE WORD: TALES FROM THE BIBLE
BIBLIOTECA DELLE OBLATE - 6:00PM
22SEPTEMBER
VIA MARTELLI - AFTER 7:00PM
RADIOHEAD IN CONCERT23SEPTEMBER
FLORENCE WELCOMES THE RADIOHEAD +
THE WHITE DINNER
PARCO DELLE CASCINE 9:30PM
Cycle and musical-gastronomic tour leaving from the Cascine velodrome at 7:00pm
Musical welcome to the great rock band with dinner. Strictly dress code in white for the dinner.
Info: www.radioheadafirenze.it/
An itinerary in the histories of the sacred book by Venti Lucenti
WHERE’NEXT THE CYCLE TOUR
4-25SEPTEMBER
21SEPTEMBER
27SEPTEMBER
Final event of the Florence Summer Festival. Info www.hardrock.com/florence
HARD ROCK CAFE ROCKS THE SQUARE
WALKS IN THE LIBRARY
DOMENICA DEL FIORENTINO
Guided tours to discover the fascinating architectonical complex of the former convent, its hidden treasures. Walks in the cloisters and
the extraordinary view over the Duomo. 055 2616512 Obligatory reservation
In September again the initiative of the Palazzo dei Fiorentini, the extraordinary free opening day of the Palazzo Vecchio, the Bardini
Museum and the Salvatore Romano Foundation to Florentine citizens and to those living in its Province.
Info www.museicivicifiorentini.it
Guided touring visits starting from piazza SS. Annunziata and arrival at Ponte Vecchio to enjoy the
picturesque “paper lanterns along the Arno”.
7SEPTEMBER
RIFICOLONA
9SEPTEMBER
PIAZZA SS. ANNUNZIATA - 3:00PM – 9:00PM
BIBILIOTECA DELLE OBLATE8 29
SEPTEMBERe
OCCHIO ALLA STRADAPALAZZO VECCHIO
CORTILE DELLA DOGANA7-16
SEPTEMBERAn exhibition on road safety carried out by the Association Lorenzo
Guarnieri and by Catori Association under the patronage of the Municipality of Florence in the framework of the Project DAVID.
EVENTSSEPTEMBER 2012
Welcome to Florence! I wish you a pleasant stay in our city. It belongs to us all because it’s a world heritage site. Make yourselves at home and love it. Firenze, the city of the fleur-de-lis, the cradle of the Renaissance. Let everyday be a renaissance for Florence. Let’s discover the talent and creativity that made this city so glorious and which still continues to flourish today. We have freed important spots from traffic and handed them back to locals and visitors alike: Piazza Duomo, Piazza Pitti, Via Tornabuoni. With 12 hectares of new pedestrianized zones, we are becoming a model for a city that is at once beautiful, sustainable and liveable. You can cross the historic centre in fifteen minutes: walking is good for you and, looking up, enjoy the surrounding beauty at the same time. The Firenze Card was introduced in 2011, allowing you to visit 50 museums at leisure, avoiding the queues and having to make reservations, as well as unlimited use of the buses. We have provided a wonderful new home to Maggio Musicale Fiorentino by opening the new Opera House. 2012 is the year of Amerigo, a chance not only to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Vespucci, but more importantly, to think about the journey of a man who, leaving Florence, sailed the ocean and realized that the Indies or New Spain offered something different, a new continent; and it was to this continent that he gave his name. We have inaugurated a new exhibition area in the Palazzo Vecchio museum with a new section called “Traces of Florence” to offer the public an engaging overview of the art and history of our city with permanent and temporary exhibitions. We are experiencing a great Estate Fiorentina which continues up to the end of September: we hosted international artists like Springsteen and Madonna and were moved in piazza Santa Croce with TuttoDante by Roberto Benigni. Now we will have the Radiohead in concert at the Cascine. Do not miss, this September too, the breathtaking view of Florence from the Tower of Arnolfo we reopened and given back to the citizens and tourists. I hope that you can get a taste of all this and that you long to come back. You’ll always be welcome. Feel free to write to me at: [email protected]
Matteo Renzi, Mayor of Florence
TEATRO DELLA PERGOLAThe season ticket campaign for the Teatro della Pergola has started!
From September 10 reopening of the ticket offices with new tickets on sale for fixed seating; from September 24 on sale Choose Pergola for 10 and from October 1st
Choose Pergola for 5. Info: [email protected], 055 0763333
Box offices: from Monday through Saturday 9.30am/18.30pm – closed sundays
MAGGIO MUSICALE FIORENTINO 2012Two prodigies of the contemporary dance, Jirí Kylián and Angelin Preljocaj and a
coreographer enjoying growing popularity, Andonis Foniadakis: three great artists for an outstanding evening. From 27 to 30 September, MaggioDanza features Sechs
Tänze by Kylián, the poetical, moving Annonciation by Preljocaj, and a new creation by Foniadakis, Les noces, music by Igor Stravinskij,
by the Coro del Maggio Musicale live, directed by Piero Monti, with the young instrumentalists of the School of Music of Fiesole.
Info and tickets: 055 2779350 - www.maggiofiorentino.com
FLORENCE EUROPEAN CITY OF SPORT 2012
THEATRES
SPORT
FLORENCE CITY MUSEUMS
27-30
SEPTEMBER
TORRE DI ARNOLFO A PALAZZO VECCHIO– open every day, 9:00-9:00pm (Thursday 9:00am-14:00pm) €6,50. No reservations. TORRE DI SAN NICCOLO’– open every day 5:00-8:00pm € 3Info www.unbacioneafirenze.net
FESTIVAL OF THE GREGORIAN CHANT
Eight “International meetings of Florence” of the 2012 edition promoted by the Capitolo metropolitano fiorentino,
Coro Viri Galilaei and San Felice Ensemble with the Ente Cassa di Risparmio of Florence and the Municipality of Florence. Concerts
(free entrance) with admission until seats remain available. www.gregoriano-virigalilaei.it
22SEPTEMBER
DAL
EXPO RURALEPARCO DELLE CASCINE – 10:00AM-8:00PM
Again the event organized by the Tuscan Region in collaboration with the Municipality of Florence. The fair is an occasion to know the Tuscan rurality thanks to the participation of all the productive
sectors and the chains of the regional excellencies. Food tastings, exhibits and conferences, workshops and kids areas.
Info www.exporurale.it
20-23
SEPTEMBER
WINETOWNPALAZZO VECCHIO
CORTILE DELLA DOGANA21-22
SEPTEMBERTastings, music and shows in the historical palaces.
Info: www.winetown.it
CARRO MATTO OFFERING OF THE WINE
PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA 4:30PM
From Rufina, 2000 flasks of wine are put in the shape of a pyramid on a “Carro matto”/”Crazy cart”
to arrive at piazza della Signoria to celebrate the offering of the wine. From 3:30 the Historical Parade of the Florentine Republic.
29SEPTEMBER
DON GIOVANNI ON STAGETEATRO 13 VIA NICOLODI 2 – 9:00PM
Performance of the Don Giovanni by the Conservatorio Cherubini. Free entrance.
Info www.conservatorio.firenze.it
29SEPTEMBER
EXHIBITION 100 PLACES HOW THE CITY CHANGES
PALAZZO VECCHIO CORTILE DELLA DOGANA
22-30
SEPTEMBER
VOGUE FASHION’S NIGHT OUT
Fashion White Night: streets in the historical centre will host parties and musical events; shops will stay open until 11:30pm; all
proceeds of the sales will be donated to the victims of the earthquake of Emilia.
Info: vfno2012.vogue.it/
18SEPTEMBER
INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT
NEREO ROCCOFootball beginners class
Sport facilities Usd Settignanese Scandicci
5-10
SEPTEMBER
ATHLETICS ITALIAN INDIVIDUAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR BEGINNERS
Ridolfi Stadium
29-30
SEPTEMBER
CORRI LA VITAA big feast with the participation of all the city for the tenth edition of Corri la vita, the 13km footrace and 5 km walk to fight breast cancer. Departure exceptionally moved to piazza
Duomo, arrival at piazza Signoria. Info www.corrilavita.it
30SEPTEMBER
MAGNIFICI TRE I LIBRI-GIOIELLO
DI LORENZO DE’ MEDICI
The first exhibit totally dedicated to the most precious illuminated manuscripts by Lorenzo il Magnifico.
After five centuries gathered and on display in Italy. Info: www.magnificitre.it
11SEPTEMBER
DAL
BIBLIOTECA MEDICEA LAURENZIANA
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