A non-denominational Christian church in Florence, affiliated with The Life Church network based in Memphis, Tennessee. The congregation is diverse and especially welcoming to students and young adults.
Address: Via di Novoli 2 (at The Space Cinema), 50127 Florence
Services: Sunday 10:00 AM (English) | Sunday 11:30 AM (Italian)
Lead Pastor: Marco Geraci (originally from Sicily; lived in London and the U.S.)
Contact: ciao@thelifechurch.it | +39 366 208 8347
Website: thelifechurch.it
Instagram: @thelifechurchitalia
A diverse, international Christian community welcoming people from all nationalities and backgrounds. Its mission is to reflect the unifying power of the Gospel in Florence’s creative environment.
Sunday Gathering: 11:00 AM (English & Italian) — Spazio Alfieri, Via dell’Ulivo
Wednesday Discipleship Institute: 8:30 PM — Casa Mosaico, Piazzale Donatello 18 (1st Floor)
Lead Pastor: Scott Pethtel (Illinois, USA; Intercultural Studies, Baptist Bible College)
Contact: info@mosaicochurch.org
Website: mosaicochurch.org
Instagram: @mosaicochurch
Part of the Archdiocese of Florence, this Catholic community serves international students, young professionals, and English-speaking residents through worship, Adoration, and social gatherings.
Address: Piazza del Limbo 1, Florence
Mass Times:
Sunday English Mass: 10:15 AM
Tuesday English Mass & Adoration: 6:30 PM (followed by a social)
Italian Masses: Sunday 11:45 AM & 7:00 PM | Wed–Sat 6:00 PM
Confession: Available before/during/after Mass on Sundays and Tuesdays or by appointment
Chaplain: Fr. Kramer Cameron (Canada/USA)
Contact: kcameron@legionaries.org | +39 348 871 9565
Website: santiapostoli.com
Instagram: @upperroom_florence
Location: Piazza del Duomo
English Mass: Saturday 5:00 PM
Part of the Archdiocese of Florence, this Dominican church is an active parish serving both locals and visitors, with vibrant liturgical life and community services.
Location: Piazza di Santa Croce 16
Mass Times: Daily 6:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM (Italian)
A welcoming and diverse English-speaking parish serving Florence’s international community for over a century. St. James is part of the Episcopal Church of the United States and the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe.
Address: Via B. Rucellai 9, Florence
Service: Sunday Eucharist, 11:00 AM (with sermon and music)
Mass language: English and Italian
Community Life: Coffee hour (rinfresco) follows each service; livestream available on PodBean.
Clergy: Rev. Richard B. Easterling (Rector), Rt. Rev. Mark D.W. Edington (Bishop)
Phone: +39 055 294417
Website: stjames.it
A welcoming and inclusive Anglican community serving Florence’s international residents and visitors. Rooted in the Anglican tradition, St. Mark’s offers open worship and a commitment to care and safeguarding for all.
Address: Via Maggio 16/18, 50125 Florence
Service: Sunday Sung Eucharist, 10:30 AM
Mass language: English
Office Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Phone: +39 055 294 764
Clergy: Father Chris — revchris007@gmail.com
Website: stmarksitaly.com
Viale Milton 41 — Sunday Liturgy (English), 7:30 PM
Telephone: +39 055360534
Borgo Ognissanti 6
Telephone: +39 0559363405
Via de’ Bardi 20
E-mail: firenze@chiesaluterana.it
Via del Campofiore, 100
Meet every 1st & 3rd Sunday at 11:00 AM (in-person or via Zoom)
Contact: quakersinflorence@gmail.com
The Comunità Islamica di Firenze e Toscana (Islamic Community of Florence and Tuscany) serves as a spiritual, educational, and cultural hub for Muslims across Florence and the wider region. It offers daily prayers, religious services, Arabic and Qur’an classes, and community gatherings that foster dialogue and intercultural understanding.
Main Center: Via Martiri del Popolo 39/R, 50122 Florence
Also known as the Mosque of Florence Centre, it is located within the city’s historical center, east of Santa Maria Novella and near the Duomo
Address: Via dei Martiri del Popolo 39/R, 50122 Firenze FI
Phone: +39 342 166 6657
Hours: 12 PM-11 PM
Mosque: Borgo Allegri 64–66, Florence
Website: islamtoscana.org
Email: info@moscheadifirenze.it
Instagram: @comunitaislamicafirenze
Facebook: Comunità Islamica Firenze
Community: Actively engaged in faith, education, and social unity, and a key participant in interfaith and cultural initiatives throughout Tuscany.
The Florence chapter of Giovani Musulmani d’Italia (Young Muslims of Italy) is a non-profit youth organization that promotes leadership, faith, and civic engagement among young Muslims. It provides a welcoming environment for students to meet peers, share experiences, and explore their identities within both Italian and international contexts.
Instagram: @gmi_firenze
Facebook: GMI Firenze
Website: bento.me/gmifirenze
Community: A youth-led social promotion association that organizes regular events, discussions, and volunteer initiatives for Muslim youth in Florence.
“Being Muslim in Florence” – Blog by Noora Jabir (Global Equity Fellow, Spring 2023): A reflective guide created by a former NYU Florence student, offering personal insights and practical tips for Muslim students living in Florence. Read the Blog: noorajabir.notion.site/GEF-Final-Project
Highlights:
Use the PrayWatch app (method: France; jurisprudence: standard) for accurate prayer times.
The main mosque currently operates near Piazza dei Ciompi.
Via Panicale features several affordable halal options, including both butchers and restaurants.
You’ll find halal butchers such as Macelleria Halal and restaurants like Tehran Persian Restaurant and Pak Halal Kebab. For more details, visit the “Florence for Everyone – Restaurants for All Diets” section.
NYU Florence provides halal meal options, a private room for praying/meditating/reflecting (you can book them by emailing the OSL), as well as some additionalaccomodations during Ramadan.
Suhoor and iftar meals are served on campus, and student-led Ramadan/Eid gatherings are supported by the Office of Student Life.
Contact: florence.studentlife@nyu.edu for more information.
Address: Via Farini 4, 50121 Florence
Phone: +39 055 245252
Chief Rabbi: Rav Gadi Piperno
President: Enrico Fink
Secretary: Emanuele Viterbo
Office Hours: Sunday–Friday, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
The Comunità Ebraica di Firenze offers religious services, cultural programs, and community support for members and visitors.
Email: shirhadash.fi@gmail.com
An egalitarian and inclusive congregation using trilingual (Hebrew–Italian–English) prayer books.
Kabbalat Shabbat: Twice monthly, Fridays at 8 PM (in person or via Zoom; see calendar for details) in English, Hebrew and Italian.
Affiliated with the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) and the Italian Federation for Progressive Judaism (FIEP).
Visitors of all faiths are welcome; please contact the congregation in advance for security reasons.
A list of kosher and dietary-inclusive restaurants is available on the NYU Florence Info Portal- Restaurants for all diets.
Offers Russian Orthodox worship services, sacraments, and community support for Russian-speaking residents and visitors in Florence.
Address: Via Leone Decimo 8, 50129 Florence
Phone: +39 055 471630 | +39 348 2776694
Parish Council Email: consigliocrf@chiesarussafirenze.org
Parish Priest Email: gblatinskij@chiesarussafirenze.org
Website: chiesarussafirenze.org
A Zen Buddhist center offering meditation (zazen), retreats, workshops, and cultural events open to all faiths and levels of experience.
Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 171, 50134 Florence
Phone: +39 331 299 6545
Website: zenfirenze.it
A center for devotion, bhakti yoga, and community life promoting simplicity, harmony, and mindfulness. Open to all for learning and spiritual practice.
Address: Via Scopeti, 106/108, 50026 San Casciano in Val di Pesa (Florence)
Phone: +39 055 820054
Email: info@villavrindavana.org
Website: villavrindavana.org
Philosophy: Follows teachings of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and the Bhagavad-gita, emphasizing bhakti-yoga, self-realization, joy, and love