{"id":22797,"date":"2022-05-13T16:10:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T16:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/?p=22797"},"modified":"2022-05-23T16:26:02","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T16:26:02","slug":"florence-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/florence-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Florence in Winter Worth it? The Ultimate Answer"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re planning to visit Florence in winter, you\u2019re probably thinking: It\u2019s still Italy, the land of sun and sea. It won\u2019t be that cold, right?<\/em><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be fooled by this idea \u2013 the winter cold still bites hard in Florence, and the sun can disappear for quite some time in the somber days of November and December.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the winter blues put you off. You can still enjoy Florence in the winter months! Read on to learn all about it.<\/p>\n

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There’s something magical about visiting Florence during the winter holiday period. Photo credit: Mourad Saadi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let\u2019s talk temperature<\/h2>\n

The worst aspect of Florence weather in winter is the humidity; it\u2019s impossible to escape the water coming from the Arno River. And when visiting Florence in summer<\/a>, that doesn\u2019t change.<\/p>\n

This means that winter weather in Florence is cold, but can seem freezing. Temperatures can drop to 35\u00b0 F (2\u00b0 C), and sometimes even lower\u2014but you\u2019ll perceive it as the cold trying to sink into your soul.<\/p>\n

Yes, we\u2019re exaggerating \u2013 but don\u2019t come to Italy thinking the sun shines every day, because it\u2019s not true (sadly, we may add).<\/p>\n

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Visiting Florence in winter helps eliminate overcrowding in the historic center\u2014and can help you feel that you are getting a special glimpse into the city. Photo credit: Jackie Jabson<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019m not<\/em> dreaming of a white Christmas<\/h2>\n

You may be dreaming of Brunelleschi\u2019s beautiful dome covered in a blanket of snow, or watching the Arno River freeze while sipping some hot chocolate\u2026<\/p>\n

Stop right there!<\/p>\n

High humidity and not-so-freezing temperature mean one thing: no snow. Sadly, it doesn\u2019t snow in Florence in winter. All you can hope for is some dazzling snowflakes melting as soon as they reach the ground.<\/p>\n

Instead, bring your umbrella with you. It\u2019s more likely that Florence will have rainy days in the winter. (Take the opportunity to seek shelter indoors and continue exploring Florence in the rain<\/a>!)<\/p>\n

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Don’t let a rainy day keep you from exploring all that Florence has to offer. Photo credit: Edoardo Busti<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re come this far, you\u2019re ready<\/h2>\n

After all this talk about the cold, the freezing temperatures, and the lack of snow, are you still thinking about coming to Florence in winter?<\/p>\n

Well, you\u2019re right.<\/p>\n

Florence is a magical place during the winter. You have a little more space and time to enjoy the city, and you can enjoy some of the best seasonal dishes in town.<\/p>\n

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Tuscan kale – seen here on hearty bread with melted cheese, olive oil, and flaky salt – is a must-try when visiting Florence in winer. Photo credit: Cassandra Gambill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Enjoying cold-weather dishes<\/h2>\n

Winter is the only time you can find a really good ribollita, a<\/em> typical Tuscan dish<\/a> that will warm your heart. The key ingredient is kale, which is only in season during the winter\u2014spring and summer visitors are out of luck!<\/p>\n

And, there\u2019s the best kept secret beverage in all of Florence: ponce alla livornese<\/em><\/a>. It\u2019s a kind of punch, made with rum, coffee, and sugar. It comes straight from the Tuscan city of Livorno and is the fastest way to warm up.<\/p>\n

You can only find sweet Schiacciata Fiorentina<\/em><\/a> during Carnival. But keep in mind that it\u2019s different from Schiacciata<\/em>, some of the best pizza in Florence<\/a>! Schiacciata Fiorentina<\/em> is a soft cake that smells like oranges and is topped with icing sugar\u2014the perfect way to warm your heart.<\/p>\n

Christmas festivities<\/h2>\n

Even if not white, Christmas is still a big deal in Italy. In December, you\u2019ll find a magnificent Christmas tree near the Duomo and a winter market in Piazza Santa Croce.<\/p>\n

Christmas lights spark all around the city, even outside the city center. And the city is so full of events! Experiencing winter in Florence can really bring out your inner child.<\/p>\n

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The carousel in Piazza della Repubblica is especially beautiful in the winter. Photo credit: Stanley Kustamin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It doesn\u2019t stop there!<\/h2>\n

Biannual sales and the Birraio dell\u2019anno<\/em><\/a> (beermaker of the year event) in January, Viareggio Carnival<\/a> in February, the ice rink, the concert season at Teatro del Maggio Fiorentino<\/em><\/a>\u2026 Visiting Florence in winter is the only time to really experience the city like a true local.<\/p>\n

So the answer is YES: Florence in winter is definitely worth it. We hope you’ll agree!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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