Destination Florence

    Destination Florence is the official marketplace of the City of Florence, the first and only one stop shop for purchasing the city's tourism services, from hotel reservations to museum tickets, theater performances, guided tours and more. Head to destinationflorence.com to learn more about Florence's offerings.

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    Destination Florence in 2022

    Destination Florence sets out their programme for the year ahead with themes and suggestions for each month. On their blog and website, you’ll find endless ideas for experiences and adventures ...

    NEWS

    Challenges and prospects for the study abroad industry in Florence

    Fabrizio Ricciardelli, president of AACUPI – Association of American College and University Programs in Italy, explains the challenges and prospects for the study abroad industry in Florence.       ...

    ART + CULTURE

    Alexander Pereira talks about the new Sala Zubin Mehta

    Alexander Pereira became the head of Florence’s leading musical foundation, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, in December 2019. In this exclusive interview for DF Magazine, the Superintendent tells us about the inauguration ...

    FOOD + WINE

    Meet Paolo Lavezzini, the new Executive Chef at Four Seasons Florence

    Paolo Lavezzini, the new executive chef at Four Seasons Florence, explains his culinary goals for Il Palagio, one of the city’s top gourmet dining experiences.          To ...

    COMMUNITY

    Talking about universities and conferences with Alessandra Petrucci

    Leaders in academic, medical, research and professional fields were awarded on October 14 for their commitment to winning bids to hold congresses and events in Florence, which bring a strong ...

    THINGS TO DO

    Give the gift of Florence

    Gift giving is sometimes difficult, but not at all so when you’re presented with the option of wrapping up an entire city under the Christmas tree. This year, Destination Florence ...

    FOOD + WINE

    Cocktail themed experiences in Florence and Tuscany

    Spend your September serate at some of these top spots in the city and beyond for an aperitivo with a view. From rooftop sipping to sidecar adventures, toast to the ...

    THINGS TO DO

    Outdoor explorations and adventure with Destination Florence

    The best way to endure the heat of the summer months is to set off on an outdoor adventure in the fresh air in Florence, and yes, it can be ...

    NEWS

    The scent of Pitti: interview with Raffaello Napoleone

    For Destination Florence Magazine, we speak with Raffaello Napoleone, Chief Executive of Pitti Immagine, about the first Pitti Immagine trade fair to be held in Florence since the pandemic struck.   ...

    VIDEO

    Destination Florence Magazine Issue 2: out now

        Destination Florence Magazine: Issue 2 is out now!   Get the free digital download.     Destination Florence Magazine has now reached its second issue and continues to promote ...

    THINGS TO DO

    DUCO returns to Florence: interview with Carolina Perez

    As DUCO 2021 gets underway in Florence, Carolina Perez, the event’s founder, speaks about her Italian roots, what delegates can expect from the return of the top tourism event and ...

    THINGS TO DO

    BE.LONG makes staying longer in Florence easier

    With every move, there are a series of practicalities to be sorted. The Be.Long platform brings all those bits to one place, making your longer-term move to the city as ...

    COMMUNITY

    Discover Florence’s LGBT+ community

    A wide-range of events and tours bring you on a journey of discovery through rainbow Florence. Here, we detail the unmissable cultural highlights and guided itineraries that will enhance your ...

    THINGS TO DO

    Live music returns to Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

    We’ve waited for what has felt like an eternity for so many aspects of life to open back up again, and live music was undoubtedly one of the most missed. ...

    NEWS

    BE.LONG: the online service to make staying longer in Florence easier

    Florence is about to launch a new service for the city’s temporary citizens. Be.Long, a project developed by Destination Florence in partnership with the City of Florence, aims to repopulate ...

    ART + CULTURE

    Journey through Dante Alighieri’s Florence

    Dante Alighieri is undoubtedly the man of the moment with celebrations for his 700th anniversary bringing together many cultural organizations in paying homage to the Supreme Poet. There’s nowhere better ...

    THINGS TO DO

    Tips for a memorable long weekend in Tuscany

    In a region as spectacular as Tuscany, it’s normal to feel like there’s simply never enough time to take in all its wonders. Thankfully, carefully curated tours make fitting in ...

    THINGS TO DO

    Green glorious green

    If there’s one lesson we have all learned over the last few months, it’s that good health and nature are the most precious things on the planet. Combine the two ...

    THINGS TO DO

    A summer staycation in Florence

    Your original summer plans may have been cast aside, but never fear; there’s a great summer stretching out in front of you. If you are lucky enough to be staycationing ...

    THINGS TO DO

    Discovering Dante and the dark side of Florence

    Take a wander through the Medieval Florence of The Divine Comedy. With March 25 declared Dante Day in advance of the celebrations for the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death, we’re ...

    COMMUNITY

    The gift of Florence

    Whether you’ve been here for days, months or years, one thing we can all agree on is that Florence is a beautiful city that everyone should see. This Christmas, why ...

    ART + CULTURE

    Renaissance drama and fine dining with Florence Live Theatre

    Combining food, wine, theatre and Renaissance tradition, this is an unforgettable step back in time, recreating the favourite pastime of the Medici family during an evening of Renaissance drama and ...

    ART + CULTURE

    Leonardo drink + movie nights at the Cinema Odeon

    From June 17 to July 21, Florence’s much-loved Cinema Odeon is hosting a daily drinks and movie night to celebrate Leonardo da Vinci, courtesy of DestinationFlorence.com.   The daily cultural ...

    ART + CULTURE

    Firenze Rocks: the biggest rock event in Italy

    Firenze Rocks returns from June 13 to 16 with a roster of top international artists performing their only dates in Italy. The lineup includes Tool (June 13), Ed Sheeran (June ...

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