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Florence was once the centre of the universe
thanks to the illustrious period of the Renaissance. The city
which gave us Michelangelo and some of the finest architecture
in the world has since taken on a new importance.
Having become one of the most succesful leading post war cities
in Italy, Florence is a fine example of a booming modern city
and offers both it's residents and visitors a fantastic choice
of things to do and see.
Events in Florence
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Sporting
Events: Calcio in Costume - medieval soccer match
played by tough guys in traditional medieval garb, Fiorentina
football matches - watch the local soccer club compete
in Italy's top soccer championship, Florence Marathon
held every year in November
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Cultural
Events: Art Galleries and Museums, Shopping, traditional
festivals feast of St John, The Scoppio del Carro, Maggio
Musicale Fiorentino in May, Open Air Opera etc.
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Nightlife:
Irish pubs in Florence, English language cinemas, Romantic
Restaurants, Clubs etc.
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Business:
International exhibitions and world summits, Pitti Fairs
and Dates, medical exhibitions in Florence etc.
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New Year / Capodanno
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January 1 |
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Epiphany / La Befana
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January 6 |
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Easter Monday / Lunedi
dell'Angelo |
April 17 |
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Liberation Day / Festa
della Liberazione (San Marco) |
April 25 |
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May Day Workers Holiday
/ Festa dei Lavoratori
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May 1 |
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Anniversay of the Republic
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June 2 |
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Feast of the Assumption
/ Ferragosto
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August 15 |
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All Saints Day / Tutti
i Santi
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November 1 |
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Immaculate Conception
/ Immacolata Concezione
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December 8 |
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Christmas Day / Santo
Natale
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December 25 |
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Boxing Day / Santo Stefano
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December 26 |
Florence General Information
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Language Spoken
Italian is the primary language. However, as the former
capital city of Italy and the home of Dante Alighieri
Florence has a very cosmopolitan atmosphere. English
is widely understood although some Florentines would
prefer if you at least tried to speak some of their
language!
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Time Zone
Greenwich Mean Time +1 hour - Central European Time |
Working hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm - Florentine people
work very hard so you can dispel the popular myth of
the siesta with most offices and shops working "non
stop" all through the day. Nevertheless most Food
shops in Florence i.e. "alimentari" close
from 1 p.m. and re-open at 18:00. If hungry inbetween
these hours try one of the many excellent Rosticceria's
as a stop gap between meals. |
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Shopping hours
Monday 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 am to 7:00 pm |
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Time and distance to Duomo
The Hotel is located near the city centre and only 5
minutes walk from the Duomo. |
Time and distance to shopping
The City Centre of Florence is where the best shops
can be found although there are some marvellous shops
near the Hotel San Giorgio. |
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Time and distance to Business
centre Fortezza del Basso The Hotel
San Giorgio Florence is conveniently located for quick
and easy access to Florence's Trade and Exhibition Centre
the Fortezza da Basso. Please ask for details at Reception
on how to get there. |
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