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Month by month weather in Florence with official averages, crowd levels and what to pack.

How to visit Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens: the five museums, garden highlights, opening days and how long to allow.

Plan a Siena day trip from Florence: bus or train, getting up the hill from the station, a simple walking route and the Palio dates.

Month-by-month guide to Florence: weather, crowds, events and the best month for first-timers, foodies, romance and fewer crowds.

Easter fireworks, the Iris Garden, Calcio Storico and San Giovanni, plus how I handle the July heat and crowds in Florence.

What to wear in Florence each season: church dress codes, shoes for cobblestones, layers for spring and a packing checklist.

How to marry or elope in Florence: legal steps for foreigners, villa and palazzo venue types, best months and photo locations.

The best day trips from Florence: Siena, Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano, Chianti and Fiesole, with how to get there and how long to stay.