Florence Holidays
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Florence is lovely from late spring through to early autumn, when balmy temperatures, al fresco eating and drinking and a busy open-air arts and concert season make this one of Italy’s most vibrant summer destinations. However, this is also the most popular period, when hotel rates are at their highest and the queues for the Uffizi Gallery are at their longest.
If Florence often roasts in July and August, it can also get bitterly cold in winter – but if you don’t mind wrapping up, January and February are delightfully uncrowded months when you can often find serious accommodation bargains.
Florence information
Currency Euro €
Language Italian
Time Zone GMT+01:00
Avg. Flight Time 2h 15m
Peak Travel April-October
Price of a pint £3.00
Map of Florence
More about Florence
Best time to visit
As with much of Italy, Florence swells with visitors in the summer months as temperatures peak and the long, sunny days mean outdoor events are rife. It’s a great time to visit if you prefer a bustling atmosphere and hot climate, although it’s worth noting that in the months of July and August, humidity is particular high and can be a touch uncomfortable. Expect outdoor...more
What to expect in Florence
Part of Italy’s Holy Triangle, alongside Rome and Venice, Florence is on many people’s cultural wish list when they consider a visit to Italy. The city was at the heart of Italian Renaissance and so overflows with all the wonders left behind by the painters, artists, architects, and philosophers that called it home in the 15th century. One of the most iconic structures of...more
