Visiting Florence during the spring is definitely a must-do. With the warm temperatures, you will be surrounded by the vibrant colours and smells of blooming flowers and the songs of birds.

In Florence, 21st of March is officially considered to be the first day of spring.
Tuscany is famous not just for its rich history and traditions but is also known for its beautiful landscapes, cuisine, and wines. Located in central Italy, it attracts tourists from around the world to come to soak-in its age-old beauty and vibrant culture.

Spring is also the time of spring festivals, flower festivals, concerts and The Holy Week.
Most stores remain closed on Easter Monday, Liberation Day, May Day and Festa della Repubblica, but touristic attractions are open.

Why visit Florence during spring?

• Most tourists visit Florence during the summer months, for this reason during spring it is less crowded.
• Accommodations are readily available, and even the airfares are reasonably priced.
• Longer daylight hours provide an opportunity to spend more time travelling and sightseeing.
• It is an opportunity to attend the procession taken during The Holy Week.
• An ideal time to enjoy the profusion of colours, with the blooming plants and trees and enjoy a picnic in the countryside.
• Enjoy the beautiful gardens of Florence, which is a sight to behold in the spring months.
• For hikers, spring is the ideal month to enjoy the blooming wildflowers.

Listed are some of the must-do things while visiting Florence in spring:
At Piazza Duomo see the Exploding cart- A huge cart is detonated in front of one of the largest churches in Florence amidst cheering crowds on Easter. It is an annual event which takes place on Easter Sunday. A large procession, which consists of Florentines dressed in Renaissance costumes, trumpeters, drummers, flag throwers, along with four white oxen bring the cart in front of Piazza Duomo. The exploding carriage is followed by fireworks. Florentines follow this tradition for a good harvest.

A visit to the gardens of Florence- There are two beautiful gardens in Florence, one  is  the rose garden. It is a must visit as you can see more than a thousand varieties of flowers.
Visit the Gelato Festival- Firenze gelato festival is an annual event. You can spend your day sampling gelatos or sip gelato cocktails or smell gelato perfumes. You can also take part in a contest where you can ‘Taste- Vote- Win.’
Le Cascine Park – Pack up a picnic basket with the best wines, cheeses, bread or meat, and ride a bike in Florence’s largest park.
Enjoy a night-out at Notte Bianca- The city of Florence stays up all night which is called ‘White Night.’ The streets are filled with people to enjoy this after dark arts festival. You can enjoy the food, drink, concerts, music, and much more. This night is the most fun-filled night of the city of Florence.

Mostra Internazionale dell’Artigianato- is Florence’s International Handicraft Trade Fair. You get to check out the best handicrafts from around the world. It is an annual event and craftsmen from all corners of the world gather here. It is also an opportunity to sample some exciting food at one place.
Conclusion
The beauty of Florence never fails to captivate and enchant its visitors, no matter what the season is. But spring has its unique enchantment, and the entire Florence transforms into a magical place.