Ferragosto in Florence: Guide to the City and What’s Open

Spending 15 August in Florence means having the opportunity to experience the city in a very special moment.

We are in the heart of summer and if this on the one hand means sun and heat, on the other hand it means events, fun in the open air, the opportunity to enjoy the Florentine nights and to be delighted by the numerous experiences after sunset.

Without forgetting the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the city: on Ferragosto there are many museums open, as well as temporary or permanent exhibitions that can be visited, events to attend, concerts to be attended in the front row.

Here is our guide to spending Ferragosto (August Bank Holiday) in Florence.

Museums of Florence Open on Ferragosto

Florence is first and foremost art. And art and culture never rest.

Here are the museums open in Florence on 15 August and the most interesting exhibitions:

Accademia Gallery: open from 8:15 to 18:50
Uffizi Gallery: open from 8:15 to 18:30 With exhibitions: “Magazines. Culture in Italy in the early 1900s” and “Pecunia non olet. The Bankers of Ancient Rome”;
Bargello National Museum: open from 8:15 to 18:50. With the exhibition “Ghiberti, Verrocchio and Giambologna, illustrious guests from Orsanmichele”;
Ferragamo Museum: open from 10:30 to 19:30;
Zeffirelli Museum: open from 10:00 to 18:00 With the exhibition “The cinema that never was”;
Cattedrale dell’Immagine: open from 10:00 to 18:30 With the exhibitions “Inside Dalì”, “Inside Magritte”, “Van Gogh and the Cursed”, “Monet experience”, “Da Vinci experience”, “Klimt experience”, “Incredible Florence”;
San Marco Museum: open from 8:15 to 13:50;
Palatina Gallery: open from 8:15 to 18:30;
National Archaeological Museum: open from 8:30 to 14:00;
Palazzo Strozzi: open from 10:00 to 20:00. With the exhibition “Yan Pei-Ming – Painter of Stories”;
Pitti Palace: open from 8:15 to 18:30;
Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum: open from 9:30 to 19:30;
Brunelleschi’s Dome: open from 12:45 to 16:30;
Baptistery of San Giovanni: open from 8:30 to 19:30;
Giotto’s Bell Tower: open from 8:15 to 18:45;
Boboli Gardens: open from 8:15 to 19:10;
Medici Chapels: open from 8:15 to 18:00;
Galileo Museum: open from 9:30 to 18:00. With the exhibition “Italian Hours. Historical watches from the Del Vecchio collection”;
Synagogue and Jewish Museum: open from 10:00 to 18:30;
Stibbert Museum: open from 10:00 to 14:00.

Shops in Florence Open on 15 August

Those who love shopping will have the opportunity to find numerous shops open to buy a souvenir or a gift to give to a loved one.

Finding supermarkets in Florence open on 15 August is essential for buying a snack, something fresh, products with which to prepare lunch or dinner.

Let’s discover the most important supermarkets open in Florence on Ferragosto:

Esselunga: the 7 stores will be open from 8:00 to 14:00;
Conad: stores open only in the morning or for the whole day;
Carrefour: stores open from 7:30 to 22:00;
Lidl: stores open from 8:30 or for the whole day depending on the area;
The Mall Firenze: open from 10:00 to 20:00.

Where to eat on Ferragosto in Florence

History and culture, but also food and wine. Florence boasts a rich culinary tradition enhanced with typical dishes capable of conquering every palate.

Let’s discover where to eat on 15 August in Florence:

Trattoria Buca Lapi – Via del Trebbio, 1r;
Trattoria Buca dell’Orafo – Via dei Girolami, 28r;
Trattoria Buca Mario – Piazza degli Ottaviani, 16/r;
Trattoria Cammillo – Borgo San Jacopo, 57r;
Trattoria Coco Lezzone – Via del Parioncino, 26r;
Trattoria Il Magazzino – Piazza della Passera, 2/3;
Trattoria Il Santo Bevitore – Via S. Spirito, 64r;
Trattoria La Giostra – Borgo Pinti, 10/12/18r;
Trattoria da Sostanza detto il Troia – Via Del Porcellana, 25r;
Trattoria dei 13 Gobbi – Via del Porcellana, 9r;
Trattoria Gargani – Via del Moro, 48r;
Trattoria Mario – Via Rosina, 2r;
Trattoria Cucina Torcicoda – Via Torta, 5r;
Trattoria Sabatini – Via Panzani, 9A;
Ristorante Caffè dell’Oro – Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 2P;
Ristorante Atelier de’ Nerli – Piazza de’ Nerli, 9r;
Ristorante Saporium Firenze – Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 69r;
Ristorante Cantinetta Antinori – Piazza degli Antinori, 3;
Cibreo Ristorante – Via del Verrocchio, 8r;
Ristorante Ora d’Aria – Via Dei Georgofili, 11r;
Ristorante Se-Sto on Arno (Westin Excelsior) – Piazza Ognissanti, 3;
Ristorante Harry’s Bar – Lungarno Vespucci, 22r;
Ristorante Harry’s Bar The Garden – Via Il Prato 42;
Osteria delle Tre Panche – Hotel Hermitage – Vicolo Marzio, 1;
La Leggenda dei Frati – Costa San Giorgio, 6/a;
Golden View – Via de Bardi 58r;
Ristorante stellato Enoteca Pinchiorri – Via Ghibellina, 87;
Ristorante stellato Il Palagio – Four Seasons Hotel Firenze – Borgo Pinti, 99;
Ristorante stellato Chic Nonna – Via del Corso, 6;
Ristorante stellato Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura – Piazza della Signoria, 10;
Ristorante stellato Borgo San Jacopo – Borgo San Jacopo, 62/R, 50125 Firenze;
Ristorante stellato Santa Elisabetta – Hotel Brunelleschi – Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3;
Essenziale – Piazza di Cestello, 3R;
Io Osteria Personale – Borgo San Frediano, 167r;
Oltremodo – Caffè e cucina km 0 – Piazza del Carmine, 5/6R;
Cestello Ristoclub – Piazza di Cestello, 8;
Fuor d’acqua – Via Pisana, 37/r;
Marina di Santo Spirito – Via Maffia, IC;
Koko Restaurant – Sushi bar – PiazKome – Via dei Benci, 41r;
Momoyama – Borgo San Frediano, 10r;
Ruth’s – Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 2°.

Bars and Taverns open on Ferragosto in Florence

The cradle of the Renaissance is also a lively city at all hours of the day and night. This is evidenced by the numerous bars, pubs, lounges and wine bars open 24 hours a day.

Trendy places to enjoy a cocktail, listen to music, spend time with friends and loved ones.

Let’s discover which are the best bars and taverns in Florence open on 15 August:

Santa Cocktail Club – Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 1;
Colle Bereto – Piazza Strozzi, 5r;
The Lodge – Viale Giuseppe Poggi, 1;
Serre Torrigiani – Via Gusciana, 27;
Locale – Via delle Seggiole, 12;
Rivoire – Piazza della Signoria, 5r;
Caffè Paszkowski – Piazza della Repubblica, 31-35r;
The Stellar – Piazza di Cestello, 10;
Archea Brewery – Via dei Serragli 44/r;
Art. 17 – Borgo la Croce 63/r;
Beer House Club – Corso Tintori 34/r;
Birreria Fiorentina – Viale Pacinotti;
Braumeister – Via Madonna della Tosse, 12/r;
BrewDog – Via Faenza, 21/r;
Diorama – Via Pisana, 78/r;
Il Bovaro – Via Pisana 3/r;
Mostodolce – Via Nazionale 114/r;
Public House 27 – Via del Palazzuolo, 27;
The Joshua Tree Pub – Via Della Scala, 37/r.

What to do on Ferragosto in Florence and its surroundings

The city and the nearby villages offer numerous opportunities for recreation, relaxation, knowledge and discovery.

There are numerous activities that you can do alone, as a couple or as a family even in one of the hottest times of the year.

Let’s discover together what to do on 15 August in Florence and its surroundings:

Relax on the terraces of the city for an aperitif. We can visit Fiore al Piazzale, Flò Firenze, B-Green, Serre Torrigiani in piazzetta, Terraces on Lungarno Colombo;
Cool off at the river beach of Florence, at the River Urban Beach in Piazza Giuseppe Poggi;
Watch a movie: we can do it at the open-air cinema in Piazzale degli Uffizi;
Siena: a trip out of town to enjoy the timeless beauty of the Palio;
Take a wine tour visiting the Chianti area, Montalcino, Val d’Orcia, Scansano, Carmignano, the Bolgheri DOC area, Colli di Luni;
Take a trip out of town to San Gimignano and Volterra;
Relax at the thermal baths of Saturnia and the Cascate del Mulino.