Galilei on Show in Florence

For anyone planning a travel to Florence, from 13th March to 30th August the beautiful Palazzo Strozzi will host a very original exhibition dedicated to Galileo Galilei: a tribute to his scientific discoveries, that date back to four centuries ago. The exhibition highlights the steps that led from the Aristotelic-Ptolemaic model of the universe to the Copernican and Galileian one: a very important historical moment, evoked by the presence of numerous finds, instruments, tools, and ancient drawings. The exhibition is open to public everyday from 9 AM to 8 PM, except on Thursday, when it is open from 9 AM to 11 PM.

Therefore the appointment with culture recurs in the city that gave so much to world's culture – and still does. Florence shows itself able to increase the value of its historical local tradition, by exalting and presenting again to the world public the most suggestive aspects of it. An opportunity to experience in first line the ancient tie that links us to our land.

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International Craft Exhibition in Florence

If you are on holiday in Florence you cannot miss the "Mostra del Mercato Internazionale dell'Artigianato". The event will be held at the "Fortezza del Basso" from April 25th to May 3rd, daily from 10.00 am to 11.00 pm, except for the closing date in which the exhibition will take place from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm. The organization follows the path of past editions maintaining the division of six major areas of interest: territories, interior design, visions, world scenarios, taste, and fashion & jewels scenarios. The workers will present themselves according to the specific features of their products. It's a not-to-miss occasion of great interest and opportunities promoting a fruitful meeting between producers and consumers.

A fair that year after year has confirmed its superiority in exhibiting quality handicraft. During these 10 days it proposes to enhance the innovation and the tradition to which the different sectors are tied, promoting "Made in Italy" by means of meetings and multicultural convergences.

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USA Election Night in Florence

During the U.S. presidential elections, the Association Toscana USA is holding an interesting series of events that will allow all U.S. citizens on holiday in Florence, and anyone interested, to follow so original and involving the election of the future President of the United States of America.

From tomorrow October 15 to November 4 at the Saschall, the initiative will propose debates, concerts, exhibitions and tasting of typical American and Tuscan foods, culminating with the Election Night that will be followed on giant screen and on the Internet from 6 pm to 4 am next morning, also assisting at the examination results.

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