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Florentine culture: Heidelberg Market

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Christmas time is now approaching ad Florence is glad to welcome all the numerous visitors who will visit this wonderful town in this period with some special susprises: shops and libraries opened until late and during the weekends, beautiful markets all around the town…and the most beautiful of them is for sure Heidelberg Market, a typical and delightful German Christmas market which every December adds some magic to Piazza Santa Croce. Wooden huts, merry-go-rounds singing in the air and stalls full of Christmas stuff: tree decorations, Nativity scene figurines, hand-made toys, traditional ceramics, typical food products such as spiced wines, beers, wurst and strudel, German Christmas confectionery and much more…! So don’t miss it, and Merry Christmas!

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Florentine culture: XXVI Florence Marathon

Friday, November 13th, 2009

On Sunday, November 29th the 26th Florence Marathon will take place, with runners and athletes from all over the world. This is a very special event, where all the city is involved! Everyone in Florence, in fact, goes to the city center to encourage the sportsmen.

The fascination of this Marathon is due to its route going through the city centre for 49.195 km into art, history and culture. The race starts from Piazzale Michelangelo, passing through Porta Romana, San Frediano and the oltrarno area. Then, straight ahead towards via Aretina and the city center, Cascine Park and the final stop in Piazza Santa Croce.

The route is pretty difficult because of the fairly level ground…but if running is your passion, don’t miss the most beautiful Marathon of the world!

Official website: http://212.19.106.232/b3p_FirenzeMarathon/

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