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 Welcome to the Hotel Meridiana Florence guide to the best nightlife in town. Florence is a city which thrives on nightlife and if you choose to stay at the Hotel Meridiana then you will be near the best nightlife in town. Romantic Restaurants, Irish Pubs, Clubs, Open Air Opera, English Language Cinemas are all near the Hotel Meridiana Florence.
 Opera in Florence - Giacomo Puccini hailed from nearby Viareggio and was responsible for composing such masterpieces as Tosca and Turandot (Nessun Dorma). In Florence you can see many of his works plus many by other accomplished composers all year round. Sometimes, in the Summer open air opera is held in the Cascine Park, Forte del Belvedere and in the Roman Amphitheatre situated high up on the Hill of Fiesole which was formerly an Etruscan settlement.One of these open air opera performances is a must see if you are lucky enough to be in Florence when they are on.
For more information please see our concierge, alternatively you can call the tourist information board on 055.290.832/3 or visit them at their office in Via Cavour.
 Cinemas in English Original Language - Florence was recently the residence of Anthony Hopkins as the sequel to the Award winning Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal was filmed in Florence and Anthony Hopkins ate many a nice classical Florentine meal with farva beans and a nice bottle of Chianti FFF FFF FFF. See this film and other films in Original Language at the Astro Cinema - Films in English every evening. Closed morning.
Address: P.zza San Simone (near santa Croce).
Tickets Approximately Euro 5, Wednesday student discount applies.
The tourist board in Florence is very helpful in giving the latest information on general events in Tuscany. Call them 055.290.832/3 or visit them in Via Cavour.
 The Fiddlers Elbow Irish Pub Florence - The Fiddlers Elbow Irish Pub in the square of Santa Maria Novella is the oldest Irish pub in Florence and one of the oldest Irish Pubs in Italy. Open for more than 12 years the Fiddler's Elbow is a mecca for travellers, scholars and businessmen from all over the world. A great place to meet and exchange stories with other travellers you are guaranteed a warm reception by the local staff including the amiable bar manager Dexter. As well as a great selection of cask ales, naturally including Guinness, the fiddlers is also equipped with Sky Sports and Cable TV allowing you to see some of the more popular sporting events like Rugby 6 Nations, Premiership Football and Champions League. NFL and Baseball are also screened subject to demand.
View the official website: http://www.thefiddlerselbow.com
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