Caravaggio and Caravaggesque in Florence from May 22 to October 17
On the occasion of the IV centennial of Caravaggio’s death, there will be a special event: total of more than 100 works coming from research, new attributions, most of them well-known, some unknown.
The paintings will be located inside the Uffizi Museum, Pitti Palace and Villa Bardini
Don’miss this special occasion to come in Florence !
for booking and information http://www.firenzemusei.it/
from 28 to 31 May 2010, the finest florentine squares will be turned into an outdoor ice-cream shop!! The best ice-cream artisans will be coming from all over Italy. What’s the only thing you will have to do? come, taste and try to discover the secrets of Italian ice cream!
www.firenzegelatofestival.it
From April 24 to May 20, the Iris Garden just below the Piazzale Michelangelo
is open. This beautiful garden is completely dedicated to the iris, the symbol of Florence, which is presented here in more than 2.500 sweet-smelling varieties from all over the world. Between May 4 and 9, the annual International Competition will elect the most beautiful iris hybrid for the year. Entrance to this garden is free so, take a stroll up the Piazzale and enjoy the blooms and the unforgettable view.
on Easter morning, the Scoppio del Carro will be celebrated in front of the Duomo in Florence, it is a mixed pagan/religious ceremony marking both Easter and Spring. A thirty-foot carved and painted wooden cart is pulled by flower-bedecked white oxen from Porta al Prato to Piazza del Duomo. A mechanical dove ‘flies’ down a line through the open doors of the cathedral, picks up ‘fire’ at the altar, returns to the cart and ignites the explosion of beautiful fireworks. Before the carro explodes a parade of armored guards, costumed musicians, and elegant nobility attired in 15th century dress enter the cathedral for the Easter Mass. Teams of flag throwers entertain the crowd of over 10,000 people who gather for the Scoppio del Carro. When the cart is ignited, the fireworks last for about 15 minutes, during which the bells in Giotto’s Campanile ring forth.
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