March 3, 2025

International Women's Day in Florence

What to do and where to go on Saturday, 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.

On Saturday, March 8, free admission for women to museums, archaeological parks, monumental complexes, castles, historic villas and gardens and other state-owned cultural sites. Please note that all Florentine Civic Museums and Palazzo Medici Riccardi are open free for all women. At the Palazzo Vecchio Museum at 11:30 am and 3 pm scheduled Under the Wings of a Lapwing. Thematic visit on Eleonora de Toledo for youth and adults. (Here is our unpublished itinerary to discover the must-see museums in Florence)

Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Costoli Municipal Pool
On the occasion of International Women's Day, free admission for women to the Costoli Municipal Pool in the morning time slot. Reservations required by noon on Thursday, March 6 at piscinacostoli@comune.fi.it

Actress Chiara Francini leads the reflection on International Women's Rights Day during the free event Together to Change Music, part of the la Toscana delle Donne itinerary. The appointment is set for Saturday, March 8, at 4 p.m. at the Goldoni Theater. After the reflection, space will be given to music with: singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dolcenera, Palermo's Giulia Mei, singer Paolo Vallesi and internationally renowned pianist Giulia Mazzoni, a historic testimonial of the initiative. Carlo “Carletto” Nicoletti will conduct the event, while Region President Eugenio Giani will open the meeting with institutional greetings. An afternoon of words and music to celebrate women and reflect on change. To register free of charge for the event Together to Change Music: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-la-toscana-delle-donne-in-viaggio-per-i-diritti-insieme-per-cambiare-musica-1253217951629

At the Teatro del Sale, meanwhile, Eleonora Riso meets Anna Bini. But also Francesca Luna Noce and Caterina and Virginia De Renzis Sonnino. Women in the restaurant industry of yesterday and today with a look at the future and the past of this extraordinary world. Five girls who gravitate to the restaurant industry with different professions and different ages, in a fun and somewhat irreverent talk like you've never heard them before. The dinner menu also includes great classics from the Salt Theater, including very special dishes from the two star cooks such as Anna Bini's legendary Carabaccia and Eleonora's Cauliflower Spice, with Cabbage, Olives and Za'atar in addition to Giulio Picchi's grandmother's meatballs prepared with capers and anchovies (50 euros, excluding wine). For information and reservations: booking@cibreo.com, +39 3371580452 op. +39 0552001492

For those seeking a day of relaxation and wellness on Saturday, March 8, THE SPA Helvetia & Bristol celebrates all women with an emotional journey between wellness and culture. A young actress recites poems and excerpts selected from famous authors who are sensitive to the world of women. The readings, for those who wish, are spread throughout the exclusive Roman Baths route from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the morning and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the afternoon, creating a unique atmosphere of reflection and beauty. In addition, on this special day, LA SPA has more surprises in store dedicated to the world of women and men who support the cause of gender equality with sensitivity and commitment.