Are you getting ready to take a new kind of adventure in Florence, Italy during the winter time? Do you need to know where to go to feel welcome? Some people may say sticking to a routine vacation with a limited amount of touring would be the best bet, but why not go exploring and see the beauty of a historic place like Florence.

Below you will see where to go once you go to Florence for your winter trip.

Visit a Museum

The Uffizi and Accademia Gallery may always be busy with tourists all year round, but visiting the Grande Museo del Duomo or the Palazzo Strozzi, are the perfect places to visit in the winter time.

These museums are nice to visit because when it is cold outside, you will get to see the true beauty of art and history, while taking in a memory that will last a lifetime. Visiting a museum in Florence is a nice family`friendly visit and your family is sure to love the trip.

Palazzo Strozzi

The Medici Dynasty Show

If you just want to be entertained, then taking in a show at the Medici Dynasty Show, may be the place for you.

Showcasing over three hundred years of history, visitors get to take in everything from opera to the Nutcracker in the winter time.

People from all over the world come to the Medici Dynasty Show to take in the centuries of history as well as a new appreciation of a different part of the world. People come knowing that they found a new love in history in Florence.

Medici dynasty florence

Cathedral of Florence

Called the Duomo, the Cathedral of Florence, is a beautiful place to visit during the Christmas season, because visitors get to see the big tree and nativity scene outside of the cathedral.

Attending the Christmas Eve mass is another way to really embrace the Christmas season in Florence. However, even though it is a nice time to go to mass, the church is very busy during the holiday season.

Cathedral of Florence

Carnival of Viareggio

If you have always wanted to go to a carnival in the winter time, then the Carnival of Viareggio, may be your place to go and enjoy yourself.

Visitors have the chance to taste delicious cakes and other pastries at this Carnival event as well as watch carnival floats.
You will also be able to enjoy music and watch others embrace the celebration in their costumes. Visitors and locals by the thousands come and celebrate at the Carnival of Viareggio. Coming to this celebration it is an experience  you will never forget and may keep you coming back again and again.

Whether you are looking for a quiet and laid back event or loud and beautiful celebration with welcoming faces and warm smiles, Florence does not fall short of that. You will be welcome to celebrate the history as well as take part of having great food and opening yourself up to the art of music. After a winter visit to Florence, memories will grace you from this trip for years to come.

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