Florence Pictures | Events in Florence
Photographs of traditional annual events in Florence.
Rificolona
9 photosThe rificolona, or festival of the paper lanterns, takes place every year on the evening of September 7, on the eve of the Virgin Mary's nativity and religious celebrations in Piazza SS. Annunziata.
Easter
23 photosThe "Scoppio del carro" or Explosion of the Cart and the "volo della colombina", flight of the dove, are Florence's special Easter rituals held in Piazza del Duomo.
Multi-ethnic Carnival
14 photosDifferent peoples, different cultures. Carnival time is a time when all can celebrate together.
Carro matto da Rufina
64 photosThe arrival of the Carro Matto in Florence from Rufina, a town to the east of Florence. This is a long-standing tradition, where the "new" wine is still presented to the Florentine Signoria.
San Giovanni Feast Day
67 photosFeast day celebrations for Florence's patron saint, San Giovanni (Saint John) on June 24.
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