Florence at dance step with Danzainfiera

13 Feb 2012

Danzainfiera 2012 Firenze

From 23 to 26 February 2012 for the seventh edition of Danzainfiera, the pavillons of Fortezza da Basso of Florence will be animated by a mix of genres and styles of dance.

65000 square metres of show floors among rooms, small buildings, stands, stages and theaters where visitors will be able to participate to free classes, meetings and workshops dedicated to dance, enjoy performances by great dancers and national and international companies, perform in dance competitions free-for-all, and for all who are interested there will be the opportunity to do auditions and casting.

The dance, especially in recent years, are having an indescribable success of public, and Danzainfiera represents an important showcase that combines classic and contemporary, hip hop and latin, ethnic   dance and waltz, country and musicals, modern and tango, burlesque and pilates that will attend big name of dance and many passionate.

Many novelties in this edition: The Vintage Show, a show dedicated to swing dance, the Halli Balli, that will bring us back to the most popular dances, from the Hully Gully, Macarena to the recent Danza Kuduru, and the Grand Ballo dell’800, that will bring us directly to the atmosphere of the Gattopardo and Via col vento.

There will be also an area dedicated to the Wellness, with lessons in pilates, Fletcher pilates, tai, yoga and a variety of other disciplines useful in preparation for the dance.

Danzainfiera give you also the possibility to perform on stage presenting own choreography, individual or in group, to the tune of songs of the girls of Amici, a program on Canale 5 made famous by Maria De Filippi.

All information about this initiative and about the event can be find on site of Danzainfiera.

For anyone who want to participate to this edition of Danzainfiera, the Grand Hotel Adriatico of Florence give you the opportunity to book a room at special price.

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At Florence to celebrate a sweetness Valentine’s day

08 Feb 2012

San Valentino e Fiera del cioccolato 2012 a Firenze

Next week Florence will be rich of greedy appointments.

In fact the city will be scene of celebrations on the occasion of Valentine’s day with its breathtaking views, such as Piazzale Michelangelo, its streets rich of important monuments and many exclusive clubs that will be the setting of one of the most romantic day of the year.

To feed the romanticism there will be also the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale (the Artisan Chocolate Fair), from 10th to 19th February 2012 in Piazza della Repubblica, and where the greatest maîtres chocolatiers will delight the palates of visitors with their chocolate creations.

The Best Western Hotel Rivoli celebrates this two events, and beyond to give you the opportunity to book a room at a special price – from 11th to 19 th February 2012 – will offer a delicious tribute to all those who are fans on his Facebook page and will reserve a room.

If you want to give your lover an unforgettable experience among the beauties of Florence and the sweetness of chocolate, the Hotel Rivoli will be happy to coddle you with its proposals for Valentine’s day.

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A delicious appointment in Florence with the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale

03 Feb 2012

Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale Firenze

Open in a new location the eight edition of the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale (Artisan Chocolate Fair). From 10th to 19th February 2012, in Piazza della Repubblica in Florence is covered with many confectionary creations oh the best Italian and foreign master chocolates.

The setting of Piazza della Repubblica, in the heart of the historic center, was chosen to give more appeal to the event, which this year is betting everyting on high quality, with a reduction of the exhibition spaces, passing from 80 of the last year to 40 of this year, but a growth of excellence represented by the best master chocolates.

An opportunity for all chocolate lovers, and not only, but also a fun and delicious way to spend the Carnival with children, in the weekends of 11th-12th and 18th-19th February, that will certainly appreciate the initiative.

Many events will be linked to the Artisan Chocolate Fair: from culinary events, to taste the chocolate in all its forms (chocolate and spices; cocoa in the kitchen from sweet to salty; cold chocolate; the strange pairs, demonstrations of unusual couples), to cultural events, to know the history of this wonderful plant “When cocoa became chocolate”, a cartoon for children, and then an exhibition at the Gucci’s museum, called “Chocolate is fashionable”.

Lots of fantasy and fun in the creations of master chocolates, who will put in a good mood all the participants. Otherwise, all we know the benefit effects of chocolate!

The stands of the Artisan Chocolate Fair will be open from 10:00 to 20:00, where you can enjoy lots of excellent free chocolate.

For more information about the event please visit the official website of the Artisan Chocolate Fair.

For all who not live in Florence but do not want to miss this delicious initiative, remember that you can book with Ars Hotels, in the centre of Florence.

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In Florence the new edition of Pitti Immagine

27 Dec 2011

Pitti immagine 2012 FirenzeIn January Pitti Immagine comes back in Florence. One of the most famous international  fashion events in the world that takes place every six months and with Pitti Uomo opens the season of fashion weeks  in Europe and in the other countries.

Pitti Immagine is a showcase to promote the industry and the fashion design, propose new collections of clothing and accessories, launch new projects, and recently to support the business of food and perfumes.

Pitti Uomo, in particular, is the largest international platform for collections of men’s clothing and accessories with an area of 59,000 square meters and 950 brands / companies from around the world planned for this year.

Pitti Immagine has always been a symbol of innovation, anticipates the trends and market consumption, puts in touch worlds and people seemingly different  such as fashion, culture, art, architecture, economics and business.

The event will be divided into:
  • Pitti Immagine Uomo and Pitti W-Woman, which is held from 10th to 13th January 2012
  • Pitti Immagine Bimbo from 19th to 21th January 2012
  • Pitti Immagine Filati from 25th to 27th January 2012

This is an event aimed at buyers from around the world, specialized buyers, salesperson and suppliers that can buy tickets online or directly at the event paying 25 euros. For more information, visit the site of Pitti Immagine.

On this occasion the whole city of Florence will host various events that revolve around Pitti Immagine, like vernissage, gala, fashion shows of  the most important fashion designers, presentations, social events and exclusive parties.

So if you do not want to miss this important initiative and you want to enjoy the luxury in all its nuances come to Florence and book your room in one of the best hotels of Ars Hotels chain, in the heart of the city.

Look also the special offer of Hotel Rivoli dedicated to Pitti immagine.

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ModaPrima 71 in Florence

14 Nov 2011


ModaPrima 71 Firenze

From 26th to 28th November 2011 the Stazione Leopolda in Florence will host ModaPrima 71, one of the most respected international events to bring together the large retail chains around the world with a network of qualified Made in Italy companies in the field of clothing and accessories for women and men.

Last year 1,600 people from 45 countries took part in this important event in the fast fashion quality, with more than 120 collections presented.

ModaPrima 71 is open only to specialized buyers (wholesalers, import/export, buying offices, distributors) and will be open during the hours 9.30-18 (last day closing at 17).

For more information visit the official website of ModaPrima 71 in Florence, and book your room at one of the hotel chain Ars Hotels Florence, in the heart of the city.

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Leatherzone 2011 in Florence: Salon of Leather Goods and Luxury Shoes

03 Oct 2011

After the success of the first edition of Leatherzone 2010, on  5th – 7th October 2011 will be also this year at Fortezza da Basso in Florence the exhibition dedicated to technology and research for the future of luxury leather goods.

Leatherzone 2011 FirenzeLeatherzone is a fair dedicated to the industry that on this occasion will have the opportunity to stay up to date about innovative systems and machinery for leather goods and luxury shoes.

The fair, over the three days, will consist of a series of moments of meeting, conferences and workshops that speaking about the central theme of this exhibition: the product innovation and production processes, with the aim of increasing the know-how in terms of quality and innovation.

Stand Leatherzone FirenzeAt Leatherzone the various companies will also be able to make yourself known and establish new working relationships. This is a real showcase for the operators that have the possibility to show and raise the excellence of Made in Italy production.

The event in Florence will collect agents, distributors and buyers from all over the world. For the occasion they can visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world, walking also along Tornabuoni Street, the main way of the best of Italian brands.

In order not to miss even a moment of the wonders of Florence you can book a room in one of the hotels of Ars Hotels, located in the heart of the city.

Opening hours:

10:00 to 19:00

10:00 to 16:00 (last day)

free entry.

For more information about the fair visit the website: Leatherzone 2011.

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JOY SPOSI 2011 in Florence

26 Sep 2011

JOY SPOSI 2011 Firenze

From 7th to 9th October 2011 the Stazione Leopolda in Florence will host the fair JOY Sposi, an exhibition of new concepts in a completely new format, where together with exhibition of the best products and services for the bride and groom and all those who are about to celebrate anniversaries, ceremonies and other happy events personally, you can watch unique moments of entertainment.

Within the exhibition space of JOY Sposi you can find lounge bar, apericena, press area, workshops, fashion shows. Opening hours and events will be led by Jocelyn, author of television and radio shows.

The workshops about the wedding and happy events organization:

  • Trend and good rules for a wonderful marriage, by a master of the Wedding Planner (session for visitors and operators)
  • Free trial sessions for hair and makeup

And then workshops dedicated to the house:

  • A house functional applications of automation in your home
  • Harmony in and out according to feng-shui
  • A current home: ecological and economic sources of energy

For more information visit the official website www.joysposi.it

For your stay in Florence during the fair JOY Sposi you can stay at one of the Ars Hotels Firenze hotel, all located in the city center.

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International Ceramics Fair in Florence

12 Sep 2011

Fiera Ceramica Firenze

In October 2011, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd, at Piazza SS. Annunziata in Florence will hold a new edition of the International Fair of Ceramics, an exhibition of contemporary ceramics.

The Ceramics Fair makes its first appearance in Piazza SS. Annunziata in October 2000. Since then, working in close collaboration with the Association of Ceramic Art, the exhibition has become a popular meeting point between the master potters of great prestige and role model for other events in Italy.

In the two days of the Fair – from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. – will be exhibited the works of 60 Italian and European potters who offer a meaningful picture of creating contemporary ceramics.

You can find used items on display decorations, ceramic sculptures and jewelry made ​​with different techniques: the immediacy of raku, an ancient Japanese technique used for the tea ceremony, the reassuring solidity of the sandstone, typical of northern European regions, the liveliness and docility of the pottery, characteristic of the Mediterranean region, the refined qualities of luster, to fine china.

The International Ceramics Fair in Florence has free entry. If you are particularly fond of ceramic creations you can not miss this event: book now your room at one of the Ars Hotels Florence, located in the historic center of Florence.

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Feast of “Rificolona” in Florence

05 Sep 2011

Fiera Rificolona Firenze

On 7th and 8th September 2011 Florence will host the traditional Feast of the Rificolona, ​​one of the manifestations of folklore passed down among the young Florentine to carry around colored paper lanterns, from the most varied and bizarre hanging on top of a cane.

The origins of the Rificolona dating from the mid seventeenth century, when on September 7 farmers came to town to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lady and to sell their products on the square in front of the Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata. During the night the farmers cleared the way with lanterns of various shapes hanging from the top of the barrel or poles: the so-called “rificolone”.

At night the pilgrims, however, were unable to sleep for the noise made by groups of young people who poured into the square. The female farmers, especially, were the target of ridicule by the young Florentine.

Then, as if to underline this funny habit, for the appointment of 7 September in Florence began to build lanterns inspired by the forms of farming, which were hung with long rods and carried out with great noise.

Even today the party continues and colorful lanterns hung you can still see a little everywhere, the windows of buildings, in public housing, along the river and on the streets of Florence. Of the remaining party is also the “market” means Fierucola of Bread, which since 1984 has it in Piazza SS. Annunziata the first weekend of September.

The program of the Feast of Rificolona

September 7th, 2011

Rificolona in the Arno – Allegories of paper mache boats lit by paper lanterns and award the most original rificolona.

September 8th, 2011

From Piazza Santa Croce to Piazza Santissima Annunziata procession of lanterns.

Enjoy the traditional Feast of the Rificolona planning a holiday in Florence: book your room with Ars Hotels Firenze.

Approfittate della tradizionale Festa della Rificolona per organizzare una vacanza a Firenze: prenotate subito la vostra camera con Ars Hotels Firenze.

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