Calcio Storico
24 June
This is a unique event in the world of sports. It is an age-old commemoration that always takes place in Piazza Santa Croce under the summer sun.
It involves competition among four squads from the historical center of Florence.
The Whites, the Blues, the Greens and the Reds battle in medieval uniforms. There are no rules.
The games are comprised of brute force and old rivalries. It is very much worth your while to witness the Corteo Storico, a procession of costumed locals, that comes before the competition.
You can attend the final match. This event is held every year on day celebrating the patron saint of the city.
At stake is a Chianina heifer. But above all, the teams play also for the honor and glory that lasts for an entire year