20 August 2026
Florence
When summer arrives, Florence knows how to fill itself, like no other place in the world, with a fascinating magic, a unique atmosphere that runs through the streets of the center, laps at the banks of the Arno River that runs through it, and radiates all the way to Piazzale Michelangelo, from which there is the most jaw-dropping view of the entire city.
Yep...Florence summer evenings is a movie with open eyes, a frame to be imprinted in the memory, under the clear light of the sunset filtering through the squares, on the green and pink marble of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, on the domes of the ancient churches in the city center, on the elegant jackets of the ladies strolling through the Oltrarno and in the smiles of the young boys hugging and singing in the Piazza di Santo Spirito.
A sunset aperitif to capture the city's charm
New trendy, trendy places or small bars scattered in the various districts of the Florentine historic center: no matter which you prefer, the important thing during the summer is not to miss the inevitable Florentine aperitif, a touch of companionship and sociability after a day spent visiting museums or the picturesque surroundings and the Tuscan countryside.
There is one gem of beauty, however, that you should not miss: it is the many terraces-some "hidden," known mostly to true locals-from which to enjoy a glass of cool white wine in the company of friends or loved ones with whom you are traveling.
If you want to be captivated by the timeless charm of Florence, ask the team at Palazzo Castri to point you to an exceptional location from which to watch the sun "drop into the Arno" while sipping a fine wine. Perhaps a Bolgheri or a Chianti, in fact.
Dinner and after dinner: how to combine culture (not only gastronomic) with the pleasure of the palate
If during the perhaps very hot day, you preferred to relax in the comfortable and luxurious SPA of Palazzo Castri, missing that guided tour you had planned...don't worry: it might be worthwhile (and wonderful) to enjoy a tour of the city at night.
In addition to some museums, such as the Uffizi Gallery, that arrange a weekly evening opening during the summer (generally until 10 p.m.) there are various guides or expert groups that organize curious walks and tours through...Florence by night.
Taking part in a night tour experience, in search of the most hidden corners of the Cradle of the Renaissance, will be an unusual and enjoyable way to enjoy the many beauties Florence has to offer. What's more, without the heat of midday.
In the evening hours, in fact, the streets of the center are more easily and quickly traversed, the ancient palaces and churches can be admired in all their splendor, and the illuminations that mark squares and riverbanks are one with the starry sky above the Ponte Vecchio.
Finally, stopping to sample a delicious cheese and charcuterie board, accompanied by a good glass of red wine, will be the perfect pampering to end your evening stroll through the streets of the center and bid farewell to another day gone by in the magical Florence of summer.
