The River to River, Florence Indian Film Festival, from December 6 to 11, 2022, at Cinema La Compagnia, showcased 34 films, including premieres in Europe, along with diverse activities like a fashion show and photography exhibition. Opening with "Godavari" and closing with "Almost Pyaar," the festival pays tribute to Pasolini's connection with India, offering a cultural blend of cinema and art forms.
Enlivening the winter program of the Amici della Musica are eight new concerts scheduled as usual on Saturdays at 4 pm in the Teatro della Pergola and on Sundays at 9 pm in the Saloncino.
The Municipality of Florence has multiple projects underway to add new parks, gardens, and trees to the city thanks to European Union funds from PON Metro. A total of 18 million euros has been allocated towards the completion of 68 different projects, representing the largest local environmental investment ever made in a single year. Florence will “turn green” as more parks, green areas, and the “plantscaping” the city’s architecture will incorporate “pocket gardens” and “ivy walls.”
The Open Day with family events in both Gherardesca Garden and Orti Dipinti community garden are returning after not being held for years due to the pandemic. The day of giving back with charity events will include music, food, exhibitions, and a lottery.
From October 20 to 23, 2022, the 2nd edition of the FànHuā Chinese Film Festival at Cinema La Compagnia and Mercato Centrale Firenze showcases 15 films, exploring themes like New Talents, Female Gazes, and Past and Present. The program includes international and European premieres, along with classics like "The Last Emperor," celebrating the convergence of Italian and Chinese culture through cinema, cuisine, and arts. Talks during the festival delve into the connections between Italian and Chinese cinema.
After a 20-month restoration and a €250,000 investment, the Uffizi library reopened on December 27. The library is also known as the “Magliabechiana” library. It was named after Antonio Magliabechi who was the first librarian to oversee the library. When he passed away, he donated roughly 30,000 books and thanks to this Florence had its first public library. On December 16, 1998 the Uffizi Library was officially established in the Magliabechiano hall.
From November 23 to 27, 2022, the Women’s International Film Festival (Cinema e Donne) in Florence returns with the theme "The Thousand Faces of Violence," showcasing 27 films addressing both physical and cultural/social violence against women. The festival also premieres the 1972 American documentary "It Happens to Us" by Amalie Rothschild, exploring pre-legalization experiences of abortion, along with talks on "Instead of Violence" around the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25.
Celebrate the holiday season in Florence with attractions like the Santa Village & Street Food and the Florence Ice Village, featuring a Ferris wheel and ice skating rink until January 15. Don't miss the Christmas Eve Concert at Teatro Verdi, showcasing the Orchestra della Toscana, led by conductor Daniele Rustioni and violinist Francesca Dego.
The most famous US coffee chain in the world is finally arriving in Florence. A new Starbucks will be located in the train station’s underpass and will be the second outlet in the region.The US coffee giant had been trying to open a shop in the center for years. Many possibilities were contemplated like the former Capitol or the former Apollo cinema in via Nazionale.
With the Uffizi Gallery reopening exceptionally after Christmas on December 26, followed by other city museums on December 27, ’tis the season to follow a Nativity scene itinerary to admire paintings, sculptures and stained glass masterpieces created by artistic masters down the ages. The Uffizi Gallery will be additionally open on January 1 with free admission.
Bring in the New Year with two New Year’s Day concerts. Both the Fiesole School of Music Foundation and the Orchestra della Toscana will put on lively shows to mark the occasion. There will be free admission to seven state-run museums all day.
Looking for the perfect gift is perhaps the most stressful choice to make during the Christmas season. Everyone has unique interests and tastes, so shopping to find something that suits every person in your life can be difficult.
Find a perfect gift for any family member at Antica Erboristeria San Simone Perfume and Herbalist Shop. The tradition of medicinal herbs began in the 1700 inside the Oblate Convent and has now transformed into a beautiful bottega of scents in Via Ghibellina 190, near the Bargello.
