Florence’s soul is green!

Welcome to the green side of Florence! The word Florence comes from ‘Florentia’, the “city of flowers” and its symbol is a flower, the famous lily, called ‘giaggiolo’ by the Florentines, celebrated in the Iris garden.

So, to grab the very essence of this town you can start from here. While Florence has a central role in Italian culture and art, its connection to nature plays an important role in it. This connection is still alive and pulsing nowadays.

Here you find all news for nature & outdoor lovers, guide to parks & gardens in town and surroundings.

You will also learn where are the best place to eat plant base and organic food and where to buy fresh and local fruit and vegetables.