Essential Information of Florence

CLIMATE IN FLORENCE

Florence enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, moderate rainfall and cool winters. The hottest month in Florence is July with an average temperature of 25°C and the coldest month is January with an average temperature of 7°C. The wettest month is November with an average rainfall at 102mm. Tourist information on Florence provides detailed month wise weather condition and is the best time to visit Florence. The tourist information on Florence tells that the best time to visit Florence is between May and September for its warm weather and vibrant festivals. April usually experiences little sunlight as well as a chilly weather. Many discounts on hotels are available during this month. October is the start of cold winter after a summer heat. November to March has extremely cold and windy weather. From October through March, Florence will have less crowd. As per the tourist information of Florence, if the weather is not a problem, visiting during this period will enable relaxed visit with cheap hotel rates.  

TRAVEL GUIDE TO FLORENCE

The tourist information of Florence provides more details on how to travel to Florence. The main airport in Florence is Amerigo Vespucci International Airport which connects to the major cities of the world. Florence and Pisa airport in Italy are well connected airports. Florence tourist information informs that the high speed train network is available in Florence. Firenze Santa Maria Novella is the major railway station that connects to the most of the cities of Europe. A1 motorway is the main road which links north and south of the country through Florence. The A11 motorway and the Florence-Pisa-Livorno dual carriageway links Florence to the west coast. Florence tourist information suggests that taking the tour by walk is the most famous way to enjoy Florence as most of the tourist places are located in the short walkable distance.

The tourist information of Florence lists all the attractive places of Florence. Some of the most visited tourist destinations of Florence include Palazzo Pitti, Piazzale Michelangelo, Boboli Gardens, and Basilica di San Lorenzo, Galleria Dell’Academia, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Maria del Fiore and many more. The unbelievable architectural work and beautiful art galleries attract millions of tourists to Florence every year. Check for the working day of the city’s museums, galleries and shops before planning your trip since most of them are closed either on Sunday or Monday. According to Florence tourist information, refreshing outdoor restaurants should never be missed when visiting Florence.

FOOD IN FLORENCE

The tourist information of Florence provides details on renowned foods of Florence. Tuscan cuisine made with fresh ingredients from local produce mainly defines the food in Florence. Legumes, bread, cheese, vegetables, mushrooms and fresh fruit are majorly used. According to Florence tourist information, the native foods of Florence are mellow cheeses, grilled meats, Beef Steak Florentine, roasted or wine-braised boar, deer or rabbit, Chianti wine and ribollita soup. Other popular latest foods of Florence include antipasti, pappa al Pomodoro, Panzanella, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Trippa alla fiorentina, Lampredotto, Pappardelle Sulla lepre, Cantuccini and Schiacciata alla fiorentina. Tourist information on Florence recommends that anyone visiting Florence must taste the beautiful flavors of Florence wine.

LANGUAGE AND FESTIVALS IN FLORENCE

As per the tourist information of Florence, Florentine is the local language spoken in Florence which comes from Tuscan dialect. The Maggio Musicale arts and opera festival is the most famous festival conducted in Florence as per the tourist information of Florence. San Giovanni, Calcio in Costume happens in June and Fashion shows colors the Florentine in January. The well renowned Biennale festival occurs in December. Fireworks decorate Florence in during Easter.