24th September - 22 January 2012 - Money & Beauty - Bankers, Botticelli & theBonfire of the Vanities - Palazzo Strozzi – This fantastic exhibition portrays how the modern banking system has developed along side the artistic beauty of Renaissance masterpieces by great artists such as Boticelli, Donatello plus many more.

Until May 2012 - Frscoes of Santa Croce - Basilica di Santa Croce - Guided visits of the spectacular frescoes currently under restoration at the Basilica di Santa Croce.

Until 8th October - Romito - Galleria Tannaz - An exhibition of photographs by Lorenzo Giotti taken of Romito on the Livornese coast.

Until 6th November - Lorenzo Bartolini - The Sculptor of Natural Beauty - Galleria dell'Accademia - The first major exhibition of sculptures by Lorenzo Bartolini (1777 - 1850). Divide in to 3 sections; the neoclassical period and works commissioned by Bonaparte, international commissions and the observation of natural phenomenon.

Until 30th October - Vasari, the Uffizi and the Duke - Uffizi Gallery - An exhibition dedicated to the collaboration between Duke Cosimo I de'Medici and his favourite artist, Giorgio Vasari in the construction of this magnificent gallery.

7th October - 16th October - Real Time Festival- Various - Real Time Festival is a festival dedicated to music research bringing together international performers to stimulate creativity through concerts, music theatre and meeting some of the performing artists.

11th October - 4th March 2012 - La Bella Italia - Palazzo Pitti - Showcasing over 350 works of art from the many Italian capitals before the unification of Italy in 1860.

21st October - 24th October - Creativity Festival - Fortezza da Basso - During this 4 day event there will be over 400 cultural based events attracting thousands of international artists and art lovers. The festival is jam packed with exhibitions,concerts, performances, meetings and workshops.

October- Wine & Fashion Florence - Palazzo Medici-Riccardi - Combining 2 of Italy's greatest passions, wine and fashion, Florence brings together fashion designers and wine estates to present their fabulous creations. A must for any wine and fashion enthusiasts.

12th November - 19th November - Festival dei Popoli- Various - This ever increasingly popular festival explores people and their countries from around the world through documentaries.

27th November - Florence Marathon -As well as the competitive races there is a special mini-run for families and children.

20th November - Zucchero n Concert - Nelson Mandela Forum -Zucchero returns to Florence on a wave of enormous success for his Chocabeck World Tour 2011.

2nd December - 8th December - River to River - Odeon Cinehall - Held annually, River to River is Florence's Indian film festival. Showcasing a collection of recently made independent Indian films by directors from around the world. All films are to be shown in there original language with English subtitles.

2rd December - 11th December - Florence Biennale - Fortezza da Basso - Held every 2 years at the Fortezza da Basso, this modern art exhibition has more than 800 exhibitors from around the world.

December - Florence Noel - Stazione Leopolda - Throughout the month of December, Stazione Leopolda plays host to a Christmas fair. With beautiful reconstructions of the Northpole and Father Christmas' home, creating a magical and fun enviroment with creatively decorated stalls.

18th December - 16th December - Japanese Festival - Limonaia di Villa Strozzi - Discover the ancient arts & culture, from music, fashion, design, martial arts and philosophy.

16th December - 18th December - International Approach Championship Challenge - Ponte Vecchio - This rather unique golf competition sees 16 professionals each take 6 shots per match from a platform under Ponte Vecchio Bridge. The aim being, to hit 3 floating greens placed various distances from the bridge.