BIBLIOTECA NAZIONALE CENTRALE DI FIRENZE
Piazza dei Cavalleggeri, 1 www.bncf.firenze.sbn.it The Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze is a public national library in Florence, the largest in Italy and one of most important in Europe, one of the two central libraries of Italy, along with the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale of Rome. The library was founded in 1714 when scholar Antonio Magliabechi bequeathed his entire collection of books, encompassing approximately 30,000 volumes, to the city of Florence.
IL COMPLESSO DELLE MURATE Piazza Madonna della Neve www.lemurate.comune.fi.it
Le Murate want to revive a spirit of openness by creating a flexible platform made up of various initiatives in constant evolution, conceived with the goal of favoring exchange between Florence and the rest of the world. On the one hand, it imports the best of cultural and intellectual production in the world. On the other, it favors the internationalization of local cultural products by becoming a privileged channel for exporting contemporary Florentine culture that attracts creative talent from all over Italy.
Via Ghibellina 110 www.palazzoborghese.it
PALAZZO BORGHESE
GRAN HOTEL MINERVA
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16 www.grandhotelminerva.com An exclusive four-star superior hotel in Florence, the Grand Hotel Minerva is a mixture of art and design, not only in its interior, where it is embellished with the work of the architects Detti and Scarpa, but also outside because of its central location in Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, close to the historic town centre and the major marvels of Florence. From its grand terrace, overlooking the city and providing an enchanting venue for any type of refreshments, ceremonies and receptions, it is possible to enjoy spectacular views of Florence. The hotel roof has a great swimming pool with breathtaking views of Florence's Cathedral and the city's major monuments.
To participate in Florence Design Week please introduce your works or send your project to info@florencedesignweek.com. Due to the particular style of each locations, all the technical and operative enquires and the space available must be discussed with the Technical Department via info@florencedesignweek.com In addition to the above mentioned locations Flornce Design Week can offer or book more options in other location in central Florence. For more information please contact our office. The participation fee, to support the festival includes: - General On-line and Off-line Communication -Presence in the Official Guide, distribuited in 20.000 copies in all locations of the Festival -Dedicated section on the website www.florencedesignweek.com (annual presence) -Your presence at the Festival is recommended but if it is not possible, our hostess are at your disposal to give information about your project on site.
The particIpation fee does not cover: -Location rental (in case the location is not offered by the Festival) -insurance on products -Set up-down -Delivery -Fornitures PARTICIPATION FEE: Young designers: 500 euros+vat Group of designers: 900 euros+vat (max 3 designers) Companies, international pavilions: please contact info@florencedesignweek.com (b2b appointments, dedicated communication) On demand and after estimate: -Logistic support in set up-down; rental fornitures.. -Creative Direction Service -Dedicated Events (buffet, design composers etc..) -Graphics -Video interviews and press articles
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