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Florence 1966 Flood 60th Anniversary: Exhibitions and Events in November 2026

Sixty years after the Arno flooded Florence on 4 November 1966, the city marks the anniversary with free and ticketed exhibitions. Here is where to go.

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Best Time to Visit Florence: A Month-by-Month Guide

Month-by-month guide to Florence: weather, crowds, events and the best month for first-timers, foodies, romance and fewer crowds.

Apr 27, 20255 min read

Florence in Spring and Summer: Festivals, Heat and How I Plan Around Both

Easter fireworks, the Iris Garden, Calcio Storico and San Giovanni, plus how I handle the July heat and crowds in Florence.

Apr 23, 20255 min read

Thanksgiving in Florence 2026: Where to Eat Turkey and How to Celebrate Tuscan Style

Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday 26 November. The Florence dinners already announced, how to cook your own and what else is on that week.

Nov 1, 20245 min read

The Tour de France Grand Départ in Florence: My 2024 Recap and Where to Ride Now

I was in Florence for the first Tour de France start in Italy in June 2024. What happened, the Gino Bartali story and where cyclists ride today.

Aug 13, 20245 min read

Calcio Storico Florence: History, Rules and 2026 Dates

Calcio Storico Fiorentino explained: the four teams, rules, the June parade and matches in Piazza Santa Croce, with 2026 dates.

Feb 24, 20246 min read

Florentine Christmas Traditions and Holiday Food

How Florentines celebrate: Christmas Eve dinner, panforte and cantucci, Santo Stefano, Epiphany and the Befana, plus where to taste them.

Dec 20, 20235 min read

Christmas in Florence: Markets, Lights and Things to Do

Things to do at Christmas in Florence: the Santa Croce market, the Duomo tree, light displays, concerts and day trips, with 2026 dates.

Dec 2, 20235 min read