The fashionable Olympic torch for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games was formally scheduled as a part of a conference between town of Florence and the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, authorised by the municipal council following a proposal from town’s sports-assessor Letizia Perini.
The torch will likely be lit within the historical web site of Olympia, Greece on 26 November. It enters Tuscany on 10 December, arriving from the province of Arezzo, travelling by way of Montalcino, the Crete Senesi, then Montepulciano and Pienza, and reaching the historic centre of Siena on the identical day.
On 11 December, the torch arrives at Florence:
- It will journey by way of the route by means of San Gimignano and Grosseto, then proceed northwards by way of Volterra, Pontedera and Empoli.
- In Florence the ceremony takes place in Piazza Santissima Annunziata, the place will probably be joined by torchbearers assembling from Piazza Pitti.
- The occasion is scheduled between 17:00 and 19:30 (5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.), culminating within the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
After Florence the torch will proceed by means of Tuscany: the subsequent stops embrace Prato, Montecatini Terme, Pisa, Pistoia, Lucca and Livorno, earlier than briefly exiting the area and later returning for Carrara and Massa on 9 January 2026.
In her assertion, town’s sports activities assessor Letizia Perini described the flame as “way more than a easy hearth – it’s a image of fellowship… of placing apart variations to rejoice truthful competitors and the human spirit.”
The torch design — named “Essential” and created by Italian designer Carlo Ratti — is constructed of brass and aluminium, designed to withstand wind and rain, and is a tribute to Italian design heritage.
The nationwide relay for the Olympics covers roughly 12,000 km, spans 63 days and visits all 20 Italian areas and 110 provinces.Â
Practical info for attendees in Florence:
- Date:Â 11 December 2025
- Time: from 17:00 to 19:30
- Location: Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Florence
- Best vantage factors: arrive early, because the occasion might shut streets and enhance pedestrian visitors.
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