International Women's Day in Florence
What to do and where to go on March 8 among special events and initiatives
International Women's Day occurs every year on March 8 and is celebrated around the world to commemorate the social, political and economic achievements made by women in recent decades. The idea of celebrating Women's Day originated in the United States in 1909 when women began demonstrating to claim their right to vote. Today this has become an occasion for coming together, celebrating and uniting.
A very special 'pink' day, with many events to spend this day immersed in art and the beauty of the masterpieces kept in the city.
FREE ENTRY TO MUSEUMS
At the proposal of the Minister of Culture, admission for women to museums, archaeological parks, monumental complexes, castles, historical villas and gardens and other state-owned cultural sites is free of charge. Please note that all the Florentine Civic Museums and the Medici Riccardi Palace are open free of charge for all women. In Palazzo Vecchio you can learn more about two great women of the past, the duchess Eleonora de Toledo and her friend and poet Laura Battiferri. At the Museo Novecento, on the other hand, visitors can get to know the figure of contemporary artist Alessandra Ferrini, whose exhibition Unsettling Genealogies has just opened (Here is our unpublished itinerary to discover the must-see museums in Florence).
Uffizi (ph. Pasquale Paradiso)FREE CONCERT IN PIAZZA DUOMO
A free concert with Irene Grandi, Paolo Vallesi, the Bandabardò, Simona Bencini (Dirotta su Cuba), Giulia Mazzoni and Giuseppe Scarpato at 4 p.m. in Piazza del Duomo in front of the Region's headquarters. This afternoon in music will be conducted by Carlo "Carletto" Nicoletti, while readings by Tosca d'Aquino and Serra Yilmaz will enrich the ideal suitcase of the "Journey" of La Toscana delle donne with new words.
THE STORIES OF THE EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN OF THE PALAZZO DELLA GHERARDESCA AT THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL FLORENCE
On 8 March 2024, the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze celebrates International Women's Day by honouring the exceptional women who have lived in the Palazzo della Gherardesca with a public tour of the property highlighting their stories. Sara Innocenti, Florentine tour guide and travel content creator, guides guests and external visitors through a historical tour of the Renaissance palace and its garden, recalling the lives of humanist Alessandra Scala and Countess Costanza de' Medici della Gherardesca. Tour of Renaissance Women, 8 March 2024 at 11 a.m. - for bookings: caterina.tritto@fourseasons.com.
SANTE DONNACCE AT THE TEATRO DEL SALE
We talk about humanity, but specifically about women, because Sante Donnacce is conceived and produced in close collaboration with Artemisia, the association in support of violence against women. An association that for years in an honest and clear manner and not without effort has been dealing with precisely this devastating issue that incredibly affects all of us men and women. Friday 8 and Saturday 9 March at 7.30 p.m.
On the other hand, for those who wish to surprise their sweetheart, mother or friend with a special thought, here are the best florists in town to express your love with a flower and here are the jewelry stores to stop by if you are looking for a sparkling gift.
artemisia fioristi modern love bouquetFor those who choose to celebrate in a sweeter and more mouth-watering way, find our tour of Florence's best pastry shops here and the most modern and innovative restaurants for an evening to remember here.
Paszkowski Caffè ConcertoFinally, to give or treat yourself to a shopping and carefree moment, here are the best perfumeries in Florence.
