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Florence, Italy

Population 958,000

Dialing Code Country: 39 Area Code: 055

Major Industries Finance, Tourism, Wine Production

Electricity 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug

Did You Know? In 1339 Florence became the first city in Europe with paved streets.

Orientation Located in northwest Italy, less than 75 miles from the Tyrrhenian Coast, Florence stands as the capital of the Tuscany region

Local Expert: Nichole Buscher

Who says you can’t take it with you?

After finishing a degree in Audio Engineering in Boston, Nichole returned home to California where she worked for Sony Music, BMG & Columbia Records. One too many...

 
July 07, 2008
Local News

Lucca Summer Music Festival

 

There is nothing better than an outdoor concert in the summer, friends next to you, singing along, drinking some vino and taking in the music. But nothing tops a summer music festival in Italy. This year’s music festival in Lucca promises to be nothing less than exceptional. Every year...

July 03, 2008
Local News

Giotto’s Legacy: Master of Gothic Art

Many of us have heard of the Uffizi and know that it is one of the museums we need to see while visiting Florence. For those here this summer that are into Gothic Art, you’re in for a real treat. The museum is hosting an exhibit from June-November 2008 of Giotto’s Legacy, Art in Florence...

July 03, 2008
Local News

Care to Dance?

In July Florence hosts a series of dance & theatre performances and exhibitions. From July 1st to 13th at the Limonaia of Villa Strozzi: Crossroads Incroci di danza welcomes famous artists and dance companies from the national and international panorama. Every night for 2 weeks you’ll be...

July 03, 2008
Food

Danny Rock: A Tasty Alternative

Address:
Danny Rock
Via Pandolfini, 13 r
website

Sick of pasta yet? For many of us, the first few days eating in a foreign country are fantastic. We search high and low to find the local hot spots for good dining and try almost everything we see on the menu. But not everyone can last the entire vacation on pasta and pizza. So where do we go to...

June 29, 2008
Local News

And They’re Off!

 

If you’re staying in Florence, you can’t miss a visit to the town of Siena, just an hour from Florence by train. If you’re a betting man, a good excuse to make the trek is the Palio Horse Race.

On Wednesday July 2nd, in Piazza del Campo you’ll find locals and tourists...

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