A Fairytale Christmas in the City of Art

The Christmas season is perhaps one of the most enchanting and evocative times to choose to visit Florence. Why? Well, although the answer might seem obvious, trust that it will not be.

There are many things about our city that you may not yet know. After reading this article, you will no longer have any doubt: booking a Christmas weekend in Florence is absolutely one of the best gifts you can give yourself.

December in Florence: spoilt for choice on places to visit

If you have never visited Florence in the month of December, you will surely be lost:

• The typical Christmas market in Santa Croce Square features numerous stands of food and wine products and more from various regions of Italy and foreign countries. An inviting whirlwind of scents, flavors and colors will invade your senses as you lose yourself in the Christmas atmosphere of the square;
• The Ferris wheel, which will be placed near the Cascine Park this year, provides a superb opportunity to view the wonders of the city from above, com a touch of romance that never fails;
• The Fierucola dell'Immacolata, a not-to-be-missed event usually held in Piazza Santissima Annunziata on Dec. 8 and 9;
• The many initiatives of museums and art galleries that offer guided tours and tours on Christmas days in order to admire the artistic and historical masterpieces contained within. With the colder temperatures of the winter season, taking refuge in a museum will truly be the most appropriate opportunity to explore and learn about a part of our country's artistic heritage;
• The magical world of Christmas lights and decorations: from the iconic merry-go-round in Piazza della Repubblica to the characteristic narrow streets of the historic center to the monumental trees adorned in dazzling colors, Florence in December becomes a little fairy-tale world, a paradise for children who will be enchanted by the familiar and welcoming atmosphere.

Florence in December: try it to believe (psss...also to Santa Claus):

If you are still deciding what to do, waste no more time with doubts and uncertainties and book a weekend in Florence in December. It will be the perfect opportunity to admire the contours of this city under the colorful and bright lenses of the Christmas mood, the sweetest and most welcoming time of the year.

What's more...you can indulge yourself with gifts: the boutiques in the historic center will be at your complete disposal to dedicate a unique and exclusive thought to be sent or brought back to your loved ones.

Whether you are traveling with your family or on your own, at Palazzo Castri we will be able to recommend the best itineraries for discovering the city of Florence on Christmas days, guaranteeing a stay that is...gift-proof.

After a hearty and tasty breakfast in our hotel, you can choose to visit the museums in the historic center, perhaps opting to go all the way to the glorious Piazzale Michelangelo, whose view of the city-especially at Christmas time-is something truly unmissable, then go down again to shop the Florentine shopping streets and end the afternoon with a sip of mulled wine at a downtown market. Can't you feel the magic of Christmas already?