In Florence, opens to the public a new museum, unknown to the most, but rich in masterpieces such as the Adoration of the Child by Piero di Cosimo, the two wedding panels of Beccafumi, the magnificent paintings of Salvator Rosa and Luca Giordano. The palace, which belonged for centuries to the noble and ancient lineage, later went to the Curia of Florence, to which Francesca Martelli had left in the year of her death in 1986. Then became property of the Italian State. The museum will be open to the public initially on Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, by appointment only, with guided tours. Info: www.polomuseale.firenze.it
Hours: Thursday 14.00, 15.30, 17.00 - Saturday 9.00, 10.30, 12.00

At the Biblioteca Medicea in Firenze, there is an exhibition dedicated to the health rules found in some manuscripts, a 'fashion' theme even in the princely and rich merchants courts in Italy, when were diffused the texts of "Regimina sanitatis", operettas containing health rules, which displayed codes are witnesses. Info: Ph.: 055290184 Hours: Monday-Satur

The Palatina Gallery in Florence will host, on the celebrations occasion for the IV centenary of the death of Caravaggio, an exhibition of over one hundred works, well-known and less known, by Caravaggio and all those important artists who contributed to an intense Caravaggio "season". Info: Ph. 055 2654321-From Tuesday to Sunday, h. 8:00 am, 15-18,50-Closed: Mondays, 1st may-Tickets: full € 8,50-Reservations for Florence Museums:Ph: 055 294883-Tickets: € 3.0

An exhibition of extraordinary examples of Florentine Renaissance art, on the aristocracy, on fashion, on weddings, engagements and on the bride's entry into her husband's home.
Special attention is paid to the bedroom, the centre of the Renaissance home, the most intimate and secluded place for the comsummation of the marriage, where women gave birth to their children, where people died.
Where: Galleria dell'Accademia
Via Ricasoli, 60 Florence

At the Medici's Museum in Florence, will be presented the exhibition organized in collaboration with the Réunion des Musées Nationaux of France, dedicated to Henry IV of Navarre, Maria de' Medici's husband. On show 19 canvases that Cosimo II de' Medici commissioned to Florentine academic painters to celebrate the funeral rites of Henry IV on 16 September 1610 at the Basilica of San Lorenzo, besides books, engravings and preparatory drawings, the Medici's family tree, the marriage documents with King Henry and portraits of the Queen Mary, in painting and sculpture. Info: Hours: from Monday to Sunday, 8: 15-13.50 Closed: the second and fourth Sunday of the month; the first, third, fifth Monday of the month.

At the Museo degli Argenti of Palazzo Pitti, a unique exhibition will tell through original findings, sculptures, frescoes and mosaics, multimedia devices and video, the evolution of wine and winegrowing culture, from Phoenician, to Etruscan and Romans. The precious findings on show in the exhibition, will also show religious and cultural values of the vine, through a wide series of depictions of divinities, rituals and wine festivals. Info:
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 8:15-16:30 Closed the first and the last Monday of the month

The Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence will host the large bronze groupby Giovanbattista Rustici, representing the "The sermon of St. John the Baptist' that, after the restoration and subsequent exposure in Atlanta come back in Florence. This is the first exhibition dedicated to the young sculptor, born in 1475 in Florence, trained in the famous Garden of San Marco and pupil of Leonardo da Vinci who contributed to the creation of the work. In the exhibition will also present a series of works almost complete of Rustici (glasses, marbles, terracotta works, paintings and other works of medium and small size) that witness his great technical versatility and the characteristics of his style. Info
- Ph.: 0552388606

The dates of the Italian dates of Sting's tour are finally out. He will be on stage at the Teatro Verdi on October 25. The tickets will be on sale through the standard circuit starting on May 28.
Where:Teatro Verdi
Via Ghibellina, 99
50122 Florence

This event is the most beautiful display of the Italian Cultural Heritage, set in a unique city whose centre has been declared UNESCO World Heritage site and which has since long consacrated Capital of Culture and City of Art and of Restauration.
Organised by: Associazione No Profit ISTUR CHT - Culture Heritage &Tourism
Via Maggio, 13 - 50125 Florence
tel +39 055 217940 +39 055 217940 - fax +39 055 2676771
info@salonerestaurofirenze.org

open on Mondays

drinks, films, live music at the ex-prison
free entrance

A unique show, for the first time in Europe: Japan Anime Live.
Several dates in Italy next November, among them Florence. Japan Anime LIve is a mix of special episodes from the most famous Japanese cartoons, projected on a giant screen, but the show also includes some live acting on stage.

Florens 2010 is among the promoters of a number of cultural events which will take place in Florence at the palace "Palagio di Parte Guelfa" during the internatinal week dedicated to culture and environment.

The programme, whose details will be published shortly, includes:

- Exhibition of artistic handcrafts and a congress dedicated to its professionals
- “Florence: projects of the future”, a congress for architects and engineers
- A one-day workshop dedicated to the Accademia della Crusca, to the NAtional Library and to the association of cultural magazines, with seminars and focus on the relationship between literature and technology
- “Industria dei Beni Culturali”, a one-day workshop dedicated to culture and excellence
- Presentation of the special project by CNA FLORENCE on craftsmanship and excellence
- Presentation of a book on ancient Florentine hospitals
- Events organized by the Festival of Creativity

FIRENZE MARATHON,
a 42 km and 195 mt long emotion!


The appointment is for Sunday November 28, for the 27th edition of this traditional race.


Still 5 months to go, but the number of registered participants is incessantly increasing: there are almost 4500 already!

Exhibition dedicated to the representation of political, economical and social power through the works of various artists.
Where: CCCS - CENTRO DI CULTURA CONTEMPORANEA STROZZINA - PALAZZO STROZZI

Address: Piazza Degli Strozzi 1 (50123) Florence
hours: TUE-SUN 10-20, THU 10-23. MON closed
Price: 3-5 euro
Vernissage: October 1st, 2010
Tel: +39 0552776461

An enchanting journey, with the aid of a new educational map, among the bizarre plants of this garden, part of the Medici's collection.
Where: VILLA MEDICEA DI CASTELLO

Via Di Castello 47 (50141) Castello (FI)
Hours: JUN/JUL/AUG: 8.15 – 19.30
SEPT-OCT: 8.15 – 18.30
NOV: 8.15 – 16.30
Admission: Free

An event that opens up the city to the countryside and the villas, recalling the Medici's passion for antique art, represented by the important collection of the Palace.
Within the museum, two videos present the project.
Where: Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Via Camillo Benso Conte Di Cavour 3 (50129) Florence
Tel: +39 0552760340
Admission: free

The Basilicata region discloses its treasures and for the first time puts them on display outsdide its territory.
The ancient palace of the Medici's has been selected for this exhibition because it is a symbol of Baroque art, thanks to the works of the Naples artist Luca Giordano who, in Florence, painted one of Europe's baroque masterpieces: the famous Galleria.

The exhibition includes 49 works and is promoted by the Università degli Studi della Basilicata, with the support and hospitality of the province of Florence.

Where: Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Via Camillo Benso Conte Di Cavour 3 (50129) Florence
Tel: +39 0552760340
Admission: 7 euro standard, 4 euro specials.

After the great success, with more than 1000 visitors per day from June 1st, the night openings of the Museo Palazzo Vecchio in Florence have been extended for the whole summer, including the visits to the soldier's path, except Thursdays afternoons due to the Museum's closing day.
Info: +39 055 2768224

After its great participation in 2009, here is the 2010 edition of the Italian national meeting of Emergency volunteers.
Philosophers, journalists, intellectuals, writers, artists and musicians are called to discuss about Emergency's activities, values, principles.

Where: Nelson Mandela Forum
Address: V.le Paoli 3
Tel.+39 055.67 88 41

Contemporary art exhibition with portraits and landscapes by Carlo Romiti, the peinter of horses. The exhibition is dedicated to the tight relationship and love between men and horses.
Dove: Museo Marino Marini
Address: piazza san pancrazio
50123 Florence, Italy
Tel +39 055 219432
Hours: 10 - 17, closed SUN and TUE
vernissage: sept. 9 2010. h 19

Here is the fifth edition of thi international festival of electronic music and digital art. Among the artists who will participate are: Alva Noto and Blixa Bargeld, Erol Alkan, Agoria, Raresh,Visionquest, We Love.
Where: Stazione Leopolda - Piazza Guerrazzi 2, Florence

Exhibition dedicated to the paitings of Agnolo di Cosimo Tori, aka Bronzino (1503-1572
Where: PALAZZO STROZZI
Address: Piazza Degli Strozzi 1 (50123)
+39 0552776461 / +39 0552645155
info@fondazionepalazzostrozzi.it

Public conference
hour: 16.30 at Museo di Storia Naturale - section Antropologia ed Etnologia

A journey towards the origins of our self and of our culture to discover our true roots and the common elements we share as "People of the Planet".

Let's meet the great wise men, let's listen to their voice and together we can write a document on real human values .

Address: Via del Proconsolo, 12 - >Florence

Experience workshop with Patch Adams: in English with Italian translation.
Hour: from 14,30 to 18,30
Where: European University Institute
Badia Fiesolana - Via dei Roccettini, 9 - 50014 San Domenico di Fiesole (FI)

Gigi D'Alessio fa tappa a Firenze per il suo tour estivo, “Gigi D’Alessio, Questo sono io World Tour 2010”.
Dove: Nelson Mandela Forum
Indirizzo: viale Pasquale Paoli n. 3, Firenze
tel.+39 055.67 88 41