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Nightlife & the Arts in Florence
| Name | Category | Location |
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La Nazione
The daily Florentine newspaper La Nazione has movie listings... |
Film | Florence |
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Accademia Bartolomeo Cristofori
Also known as the Amici del Fortepiano (Friends of the Fortepiano)... |
Music | Santo Spirito/San Frediano |
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Amici della Musica
This organization sponsors classical and contemporary concerts... |
Music | Florence |
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British Institute of Florence
The British Institute of Florence runs several English-language... |
Film | Lungarno South |
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Caffè Giacosa
This cafe opens early in the morning for coffee, serves tasty... |
Cafes | Florence |
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Cantinetta dei Verrazzano
In the heart of the centro storico is Cantinetta dei Verrazzano... |
Wine Bars | Florence |
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Casa del Vino
Come here for creative panini, such as sgrombri e carciofini... |
Wine Bars | Florence |
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Central
This is a great spot for those who want to put on their dancing... |
Dance Clubs | Florence |
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Festa di San Giovanni
On June 24 Florence grinds to a halt to celebrate the Festa di... |
Festivals | Florence |
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Festival dei Popoli
This weeklong documentary film festival happens in November or... |
Film | Santa Croce |
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Gran Caffè
Down the street from the Accademia, Gran Caffè is a perfect... |
Cafes | Florence |
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Harry's Bar
For a posh evening, lubricated with trademark Bellinis and the... |
Bars | Lungarno North |
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Holy Thursday
At the Duomo on Holy Thursday, a centuries-old ritual is reenacted... |
Festivals | Florence |
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i 5 Tavoli
Around the corner from the church of Santa Maria Novella, i 5... |
Cafes | Florence |
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I Fratellini
A hop, skip, and a jump from Orsanmichele in the centro storico... |
Wine Bars | Florence |
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Il Santino
Though it has only four tables and four small stools at an equally... |
Wine Bars | Florence |
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Jazz Club
Enjoy live music in this small basement club.... |
Dance Clubs | Santa Croce |
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Kitsch
Choose from indoor or outdoor seating and take advantage of the... |
Bars | San Marco |
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Le Volpi e l'Uva
Le Volpi e l'Uva, off Piazza Santa Trinita, is an oenophile's... |
Wine Bars | Florence |
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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
At press time, construction had been halted due to lack of funds... |
Music | Florence |
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Meccanò
This is a multimedia experience in a high-tech disco with a late-night... |
Dance Clubs | Florence |
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Montecarla
People sip cocktails against a backdrop of exotic flowers, leopard-print... |
Dance Clubs | San Niccolò |
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Negroni
Well-dressed young Florentines flock to Negroni at happy hour... |
Bars | San Niccolò |
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Noir
At night Noir is often a chaotic scene (especially on hot summer... |
Cafes | Florence |
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Noir
Noir makes great Bloody Marys, and it's the place to be at cocktail... |
Bars | Lungarno South |
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OBIHALL
This large exhibition space, formerly Teatro Saschall, hosts... |
Festivals | Florence |
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Odeon
This magnificent Art Deco theater shows first-run English-language... |
Film | Piazza della Repubblica |
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Oliandolo
Just down the street from the Accademia, Oliandolo is a perfect... |
Cafes | Florence |
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Olio & Convivium
Here, you'll find a great selection of cheeses and cured meats... |
Wine Bars | Florence |
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Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina
This orchestra performs various concerts of classical music throughout... |
Music | Piazza della Signoria |
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Orchestra della Toscana
The concert season of the Orchestra della Toscana runs from November... |
Music | Santa Croce |
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Procacci
Classy Procacci is a Florentine institution dating to 1885; try... |
Cafes | Florence |
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Rex
A trendy, artsy clientele frequents this bar at aperitivo time... |
Bars | Santa Croce |
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Rivoire
One of the best spots in Florence for people-watching is Rivoire... |
Cafes | Florence |
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Sant'Ambrogio Caffè
Come here in the summer for outdoor seating with a view of an... |
Bars | Santa Croce |
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Scoppio del Carro
On Easter Sunday Florentines and foreigners alike flock to the... |
Festivals | Florence |
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Teatro della Pergola
Theater lovers might want to try an evening at Teatro della Pergola... |
Theater | Santissima Annunziata |
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Yab
Having celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2004, Yab never seems... |
Dance Clubs | Piazza della Repubblica |
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Zoe
Though it's called a "caffetteria," and coffee is served (as... |
Bars | San Niccolò |