
In the Middle Ages, Florence was divided into four Quartieri, or Quarters, whichwere named after the four main Churches of the city: San Giovanni, Santa Croce,Santo Spirito and Santa Maria Novella, each with their own colour…. In turn, eachQuarter was divided into four Gonfalons, formed by the respective Parishes or family groups, each with their own particular banner.
Le atmosfere / The atmosphere:
Santo Spirito: "i bianchi" : Firenze “genuina” e botteghe artigiane - “ Genuine” Florence and old arts and crafts;
Santa Croce: "gli azzurri": Firenze medioevale al tempo di Dante Alighieri
San Giovanni: "i verdi" Firenze al tempo della famiglia Medici e nell’’800
Santa Maria Novella:"i rossi" : Firenze nel mondo ed i suoi giochi Florence in the world and the past games
Il Cuore di Firenze: the heart of Florence; Firenze monumentale e la parlata fiorentina; Florence Fame and Folklore