FIRENZE MUSEUMS OPENING TIME FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Christmas holidays are coming and some of the most important museums and churches of Florence have a different opening time.

For all the other days not mentioned below, the museums operate according to their usual opening and closing time.

Uffizi Gallery / Accademia Gallery / Pitti Palace / Boboli Gardens

- Tuesday, December 24th - open from 8:15am to 1:50pm
- Wednesday, December 25th - closed
- Thursday, December 26th - open from 8:15am to 6:50pm
- Monday, December 30th - closed
- Tuesday, December 31st - open from 8:15am to 6:00p,
- Wednesday, January 1st - closed

ArtTour FOR A LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT

In Piazza degli Strozzi, until sunday december 22nd at 7pm, ther's a really cute market where you can find a lot of nice things...

If you're a last minute person and still havent buy any christmas gift for your lovers... this is the place you need!

I went there by myself and found some intresting ideas...

GIARDINO DELLA GHERARDESCA

The "Giardino della Gherardesca" is the biggest private park of Florence (4,5 hectares) and now it is property of the Four Seasons Hotels Firenze.

For this reason it is open only for the guests of the hotel.

But once a year the Four Season organize an open day for charity and the money collected are devolved to the kids of the "Istituto degli Innocenti" of Florence.

I went there and I took some pics of the gardens... wich are breathtaking.

FOGGY FLORENCE

The fog has dressed up Florence in these days.

It is breathtaking isn'it??

***Thanks to Simone Razzino for the photo***

FLYING UMBRELLAS

Via Romana - Firenze

Go and see these flying umbrellas in via Romana, next to Palazzo Pitti.

Via Romana - Firenze

THE LAST GERMAN MARKET IN SANTA CROCE

Santa Croce: l'ultima volta del Mercatino di Natale. Le 'casette' fino al 23 dicembre
„Weihnachtsmarkt“

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Probably this will be the last german market in Santa Croce square.

In Florence the temperatures are very low this days, so what a better opportunity to escape the ice tasting a mulled wine, sausages, bretzel or simply buying a christmas present in the picturesque square until December 23rd, 2013??

As the Councillor for Culture of the city of Florence and the organizers said: the market will be moved elswhere (but still dont know where - maybe Santa Maria Novella square).

MAKING A MOVIE IN S. SPIRITO

Santo Spirito went back in years '800. There were some scenes from a film based on a story of Giacomo Leopardi.

Soon you'll see it in the television. 

TRIPPA ALLA FIORENTINA

The "Trippa alla Fiorentina" is one of the most famous recipes of the florentine cousine and it is very very easy te prepare.

For those who dont know what it is, I found these tranlations on wordreference.com: tripe, chitterlings

HOW TO PREPARE:

First of all buy at any supermarket a sliced trippa. Wash and dry it very well.

Peel the onion, the celery and the carots and cut them in small cubes.

In a soucepan brown the olive oil, the butter, the garlic and the laurel and add the vegetables that you have prepared before. After a few minutes add the trippa and when it is dry pour some white wine and let it evaporate completely.

At this point you can add tomatoes sauce, salt and peper and let it cook for about 35/45 minutes over a low heat.

When you finish cooking let it stand for about 5 min, put some grated Parmesan cheese on it and serve hot !!!

Trippa alla Fiorentina

Prepare it at home and enjoy the taste of Florence in you conuntry !!!

CONCORDIA HAS BEEN STRAIGHTENED

The miracle is done thanks to capitain Nick from South Africa

In 2014 the Concordia will definetely move from the Giglio Island to a big port to be demolished

Costa Concordia

Costa Concordia

Costa Concordia

A NEW DUDE

There's a new street signal in Florence made by Clet.

Have you seen it??

THE TERRACES OF THE CATHEDRAL

Duomo

The feast of the "Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore" better known as the DUOMO to the florentines, was established in 1985 and is celebrated on 8 September each year, in memory of the laying of the foundation stone of the cathedral, which occurred on the day dedicated to the Nativity of Mary, in 1296 (or 1298 according to other sources).

The main event (from 1pm to 4pm) of the day is the free opening of the outdoor terraces of the cathedral with the traditional walk of thirty-two meters high, walk that gives to the Florentines and to the guests of our city a unique and unusual overview of Florence.

Also can visit for free the Duomo (1:30pm - 4:45pm), the Baptistry (8:30am - 2pm), Giotto tower (8:30am - 7:30pm) and the museum (9am - 1:45pm)

Battistero

VOGUE FASHION'S NIGHT OUT 2013

VFNO 2013 - Firenze

*** Save the date***

***September 12th, 2013*** - *Florence historical city center***

Like last year, the global celebration of fashion will be back in Florence.

Don't loose the chance to show to the city how fashion you are!

Check out the official web site: http://vfno2013.vogue.it/it

STREET SIGNALS

THE MARVELOUS CITY

Florence, Italy - 13 June 2013

PONTE VECCHIO

Ponte Vecchio - 06 June 2013

NOTTE DEI MUSEI 2013

#nottedeimusei2013

Save the date: Saturday May 18th, 2013

All state run museums of Florence are open from 7pm to 11pm for the Museums Night with 

no fee entrance.

Don't loose the chance to visit the Uffizi Gallery, The Palatine Gallery, the Accademia Gallery or the Aerceogical Museum for free.

WINE TOWN 2013

Wine Town Firenze 2013

The alcoholic week-end of Florence is coming.

Get ready for some wine tasting in the historical city centre...

Buy the wine card w/ only €15, grab a wine glass and taste as much as you can...

For more infos please visit www.winetown.it

THE SPACE ELEPHANT

The space elephant

Ther's a strange sculpure in the train station square... it is a space elephant sculpture.

Do you know who's the artist???

"Notte Bianca" 2013

Acrobatic show in Santa Maria Novella square

Graffiti contest 

Dirigible in Santa Croce square

A message from Ponte Vecchio... BE HAPPY!!!

NOTTE BIANCA APRIL 30TH, 2013

#nottebiancafirenze

Night life lovers mark April 30th, 2013 on your calendar! This is when the entire city of Florence is in the mood to celebrate all night long.

After its succes over the last few years, Florence will host again "La Notte Bianca" an event which transform the city center in an open air festival. Starting at sunset, the city's streets and squares become stages for various shows and concerts, encouraging anyone to join in.

This night Florence will appear in its most modern, open-minded and lively form. More than ever, the city becomes a venue for multiculturalism, where people cheerfully indulge in art, music and solidarity.

Beside performances, art installations and tours taking place throughout the city, the main museums and libraries invite visitors to free exhibitions, film screenings and readings. For short rests or midnight dinners resaturants and bars stay open until late.

The sheer number of special events on the agenda will make it difficult to choose, keeping one on his or her toes all night. Whether joining a classic concert in the cathedral, watching street artists in Piazza Santa Croce or listening to live bands at Ponte Vecchio - this year's "Creative Insomnia" will undoubtley again fill the streets of Florence with boisterious culture and vitality.

The official hashtag of the night will be #nottebiancafirenze

follow your preferred social media websites an stay tuned

P.S. I forgot... there will be a flashmod dedicated to Grease... here's the video...