Florence and Christmas. What a combination! One of the many, many reasons to visit Florence at Christmas, are Florence Christmas Markets that give the city an extra dose of festive feel. From the popular (and biggest) Christmas market in Piazza Santa Croce (from 15th November to 21st December 2025), to ChristmART in Piazza S.M. Novella… Read more »
Read MoreFlorence in November, Best Events and Things to Do
Is November a good time to visit Florence? What’s the weather like? If you’re looking for fewer crowds and cheaper deals, then coming to Florence in November is always a good idea. The weather isn’t that cold (min 6 degrees C/42 F – max 15C/59F), so you can get in all your sightseeing, even if… Read more »
Read MoreSeptember in Florence. Events, festivals and more!
September in Florence is a joy. As the month that rounds off the Summer, it brings balmy days, plenty of sunshine and deliciously cool evenings. It’s also the time of the vendemmia, or grape harvest, when Florence celebrates the new wine with its very own festival. It’s a time for taking long relaxing walks along… Read more »
Read MoreUnusual, Quirky Museums in Florence and Where to Find Them
Already visited the top art museums in Florence? Looking for something quirky and different that the kids can enjoy too? You’re in the right place. We’ve put our heads together and come up with a definitive guide to the more alternative, unusual and downright weird museums in Florence. The places that can offer visitors something… Read more »
Read MoreMy Perfect Day in Florence, Things I Love to do in My Adopted City
One of the joys of life is spending a day in Florence. You’d have thought after more than 10 years living in Tuscany that the thrill might have worn off. But it never really does. When I drive my ancient Fiat Panda over the Via Volterrana and see the Duomo rising up into my eyeline… Read more »
Read MoreFlorence in Summer, What to do and What not to do
We won’t lie to you. Florence is hot in summer. The kind of humid heat that sticks to your skin. In July and August temperatures can reach 37/38 degrees C (99 F), which can make sightseeing pretty unpleasant. Having said that, if you’re travelling to Florence in summer there are ways to enjoy the city,… Read more »
Read MoreFlorence in June – Best Things to do, Events and Celebrations
June is a busy month in Florence, packed with events and historical celebrations. Colourful and enthusiastic, it is the month that celebrates the birth of the Italian Republic and the patron Saint of Florence. Temperatures are on the rise, and evenings are long and pleasant, making the city a lovely place to hang out for… Read more »
Read MoreEaster in Florence – Experience a traditional Easter in Florence
Easter is special in Florence, and if you’re visiting during the Easter holidays you can enjoy some special Florentine traditions and treats. The king of the show is the spectacular Explosion of the Cart in Piazza Duomo on Easter morning, a centuries old folkloristic show that offers plenty of excitement and adds colour to this already… Read more »
Read MoreAirports near Florence and How to Reach Them
In Tuscany there are two main airports, the busiest and most important being Pisa airport. This is located an hour from Florence and easily reachable by train and bus. The other is Florence airport, a smaller airport on the outskirt of Florence’s city centre. Some travellers also choose to fly to Bologna, an airport which… Read more »
Read MoreRose Garden in Florence, Roses with a View
The beautiful Rose Garden in Florence is located on the slope of the hill in the Otrarno, just below Piazzale Michelangelo. While the views are spectacular all year round, this garden is at its best in May, when the roses are in full bloom. It’s made even more special by the series of statues by… Read more »
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