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Florence,
through local eyes

Discover your guide to Florence, designed to help you explore the city beyond the usual tourist paths. Here you’ll find itineraries, cultural tips, and hidden gems, along with suggestions on where to eat, what to see, and how to experience Florence like a true local.

Browse our articles to make the most of your stay in one of the world’s most fascinating cities.

Firenze Rocks 2026: guide to the festival and where to stay in Florence

Firenze Rocks 2026 returns from 12 to 14 June at the Visarno Arena, in the heart of the Cascine Park, confirming its status as one of the most important music events in Europe.

Gardens of Florence: the most beautiful ones to visit in the city

Florence is known all over the world for its museums, churches, Renaissance palaces and monumental squares. But there is also a greener, quieter and more panoramic side of Florence, made of tree-lined avenues, terraces overlooking the city, rose gardens, statues, fountains and historic gardens.

Pitti Uomo Florence: Experience It from the Heart of the City Center

During Pitti Uomo Florence, the city changes its atmosphere. The city fills with buyers, brands, journalists, creatives, and fashion professionals, transforming for a few days into an international meeting point dedicated to menswear, lifestyle, and new trends.

Summer in Florence: Experience the Historic Center on Foot

With the arrival of summer in Florence, the city continues to thrive even beyond the usual tourist hours. The historic center comes alive with events, new openings, cultural appointments, and evening walks that offer a chance to discover the city at a different pace.

Scoppio del Carro in Piazza Duomo in Florence

The Scoppio del Carro in Piazza Duomo is the most iconic Easter tradition in Florence. Every year, on Easter morning, Piazza del Duomo becomes the centre of an ancient ritual that brings together history, symbolism and collective participation.

Easter just steps from the Duomo in Florence

There are times of the year when Florence becomes even more distinctive. Easter is one of them. The historic centre fills with light, the days grow longer, and the city reveals more clearly than ever the deep connection between its monumental beauty and its most deeply rooted traditions.

Historic Center of Florence: How to Reach It, ZTL, and Useful Tips

The historic center of Florence is one of the most visited areas in Italy, but also one of the most regulated in terms of traffic. Much of the area is subject to the ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone), a system designed to protect the city’s historic heritage and limit traffic.

Florence on foot: a one-day itinerary starting from the Duomo

Exploring Florence on foot is the simplest and most authentic way to truly experience the heart of the city. The historic center is compact, rich in monuments, and perfect to explore without using transportation

Spring in Florence: festivals and tastings from March to May

Between March and May, spring in Florence brings historic traditions to the city center—such as the Florentine New Year and the Scoppio del Carro—along with cultural and music festivals and many opportunities to taste local specialties through wine and food events, guided tastings and themed markets.

Hotel services in Florence: comfort for a worry-free stay

Florence is wonderful, but it can also be intense: busy tourist rhythms, museum schedules, getting around the historic center, and driving restrictions. For this reason, having clear hotel services and reliable assistance can make all the difference.

New Year’s Eve in Florence: events and gourmet dinners

Florence is one of the most captivating cities to spend New Year’s Eve: elegant, lively, and spectacular. The squares fill with music and color, historic buildings become the perfect backdrop for parties and concerts, and restaurants and trattorias celebrate the most anticipated night of the year with special menus.

Christmas markets in Florence: lights, flavors, and handcrafts

Winter gives Florence a special kind of magic. The streets are quieter, the lights warmer, and the city slows down to a gentler rhythm — the one locals enjoy when the crowds are gone. It’s the perfect time to discover a more intimate side of Tuscany’s capital.

Florence, through local eyes

Florence,
through local eyes