The fourth Florence Bike Festival is taking place from April 15–17 at the Cascine Park with a series of rides and events for bicycle lovers, kids and professionals alike. The festival’s headline event is the Granfondo Firenze di Rosa taking place on April 17. With its 3.500 participants, the race is among the …
By Dylan Nikoletopoulos If you are an avid college hoops fan, sometimes studying abroad can get in the way of staying connected with your team back home. However, even while in Italy you don’t have to miss out as your favorite teams make their way to the final four. As the regular college basketball season …
Creativity never ends, especially at the fall edition of the Florence Creativity Festival that is taking place at the Fortezza da Basso next month from Thursday, Oct.29 to Sunday, Nov. 1. The fair, now in its fifth year, includes events, courses and expositors presenting new ideas, techniques and materials, and is a not-to-miss event …
Six Tips to Jog in Florence Jogging in a crowded city with hardly any sufficient sidewalk space can be frustrating and dangerous. Luckily, Florence offers scenic routes where jogging is safe and enjoyable. Walking in the city center in the morning or evening, you are likely to encounter individuals in their sportswear, especially in parks …
Florence’s Central Park Once Greeted by Queen Victoria, today Le Cascine is almost forgotten but still worthy of a visit by Marine Le Canne Not many foreign residents know that in Florence there is a big park next to the city center: it is Le Cascine and it’s an important part of the history of …
Dylan Nikoletopoulos Before the game: It is recommended to buy some sort of Fiorentina paraphernalia. Nearly every street vendor sells team jerseys for around €20. Scarfs are a cheap alternative for €10–15. Be at the stadium an hour before the game starts. It takes a while to get through security and find your seat. …
Series of approachable games may consolidate Fiorentina’s leadership by Thomas Ricciotti Fiorentina’s supporters are perceiving that this season’s dream of winning the National League may come true. The very first reason why this could be the right moment is the playing quality that the team has so far shown off. It has been years …
Medici villa gardens extend hours for summer The gardens of the historic Villa Castello, once owned by the Medici family, are now open for extended hours until the end of August. Featuring a spectacular range of citrus trees, rare plants, fountains, a sculpture-filled grotto, and antique and Renaissance statues, the gardens …
The International Champions Cup will begin July 11th with LA Galaxy playing against Club América in Canada. The soccer tournament consists of a total of 17 matches throughout the summer. Florentines have an opportunity to watch their own soccer team play in their home stadium this summer. On August 2 the Fiorentina team …
Luca Pieretti The NFL season 2014-15 has reached half season, with the Denver Broncos dominating the AFC conference. At the NFC conference, 2014 Super Bowl Champions, the Seattle Seahawks, surprises were big as an amazing first half season of the Dallas Cowboys’ Dez Bryant was followed by the Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles, …