Florence Things to Do

The cupola of the Cestello stands out in the panorama of the Oltrarno and its bare, unfinished facade is visible from the bank on the other side of the Arno river. The church was built by the architect Cerutti at the end of the... more

The small temple of San Sepolcro is at the center of the 14th-century chapel which is annexed to the church of S. Pancrazio, the current home of the museum Marino Marini. It was designed by Giovan Battista Alberti, the architec... more

This centre is managed by the province of Florence in collaboration with the city authorities. It provides information on hotels and train, aeroplane and other transport timetables as well as information and brochures about mus... more

This museum is the most important of its kind in Italy and gathers together some 300,000 examples of fossilized vertebrates, invertebrates and plants as well as rock samples. Visitors should also take note of the anthropoid mon... more

This cinema shows new releases, which are not necessarily mainstream titles. Agis discounts are available everyday except at weekends and general holidays. Check box office and local papers for details of showings. more

Situated between Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Bolognese near the Ponte Rosso, these gardens created in 1859 are home to one of Florence's more unusual architectural treasures. Built by Giacomo Roster in 1879 for the Società To... more

Featuring small opera and ballet performances as well as chamber music concerts, this pleasantly petite venue accommodates only 400 people making for a more intimate atmosphere. Dating back to the early 1700s, a long and detail... more

The famous Gambrinus cinema is located under the porticoes in Piazza della Repubblica. It has spacious stalls and a gallery, and a very large screen. This cinema offers all the latest Italian, European and American releases, an... more

Here you will find two comfortable halls with very good acoustics in this cinema located next to Piazza della Libertà; the programs are always carefully selected and skillfully balance the newest releases and the great Italian... more

This collection brings together the Prehistoric remains of Florence. The time-line goes from the stone-age up to the dawn of the historic age and shows the various phases of human evolution, from subsistence economies to pastor... more