• “La Rificolona”

    The “Rificolona” is a paper lantern festival that takes place in Florence between September 7th and 8th, when the Holy Mary was born. It is one of the most ancient festivals of the city. In ancient times, peasants used to walk from the countryside – Impruneta and Vallombrosa – to read more

  • Gino Bartali

    Gino Bartali (July 18, 1914 – May 5, 2000) was nicknamed “Ginettaccio” because he was grumpy and shy. He was an unforgettable champion road cyclist; he won the Giro d’Italia three times and the Tour de France twice. Bartali’s name is inextricably linked to Florence and Tuscany, not only because read more

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