Florence, Italy — Events
Florence Marathon
Each year more than 6,000 athletes take on the winding streets of Florence in the annual Florence Marathon. The 26-mile (42km) long race sets off from the Piazzale Michelangelo and crosses the Ponte alla Vittoria. Runners then follow a course through the Parco delle Cascine, Piazza del Duomo and Piazza Signoria before the race ends at Piazza Santa Croce in the center of town.
River to River
Florence’s Indian Film Festival is the first festival in the world that is entirely devoted to films from and about India. River to River features a collection of independent Indian movies, as well as the latest films about India by directors from all over the world. Held annually at the Odeon Cinema, the winners in the different categories are voted by the audience and are awarded the River to River DigiChannel Audience Award. Films are screened in their original language with English subtitles.
Florence Tango Festival
Each year the Florence Tango Festival welcomes top dancers from across the globe to Florence’s Saschall Theater, where art exhibitions, shows, workshops, dinners and tango classes inspire locals and tourists alike. Channel your inner Latin lover with a tango class, impress your date, or simply learn more about the fascinating art of tango.
