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Things to do in Florence

Sightseeing

Cappelle Medicee (Medici Chapels)

Entering the Medici Chapels feels rather like stepping into a large jewellery box. These were built by the powerful Medici family to serve as...

Cappella Brancacci (Brancacci Chapel)

The reason most visitors make the trek across the river to Oltrarno is to see the famous Brancacci Chapel, which is situated inside the church of...


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Shopping

Shopping in Florence is a delight. The city is famous for its high-quality leather produce, goldsmiths, marbled paper and much more.

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Events

February
19
Florence Carnival

Lively pre-Lenten procession held during the week of Shrove Tuesday, which includes a street festival.

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April
01
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Florence Musical Festival)

Along with Bayreuth and Salzburg, the Florence Music Festival ranks among the oldest and most important European music festivals. More than this,...

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