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Florence Travel Alerts for November and December 2026: Strikes, Marathon, Christmas Market and Museum Changes
What travelers to Florence need to know for November and December 2026: the 30 October strike, the Firenze Marathon, the Santa Croce Christmas market and Duomo tickets.
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4 hours ago2 min read
Florence Exhibitions This Winter: Magnifico 1492, Broken and Artemisia (2026 to 2027)
The Florence exhibitions worth planning around this winter: Lorenzo the Magnificent at Palazzo Pitti, Broken at Palazzo Strozzi and Artemisia at the Innocenti.
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4 hours ago2 min read
Museo Galileo Florence: Highlights and Visiting Tips
What to see at Museo Galileo in Florence: Galileo's telescopes and fingers, Medici scientific instruments and how long to plan.
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May 3, 20246 min read
What to Wear in Florence: A Seasonal Packing Guide
What to wear in Florence each season: church dress codes, shoes for cobblestones, layers for spring and a packing checklist.
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Jan 22, 20245 min read
Florentine Christmas Traditions and Holiday Food
How Florentines celebrate: Christmas Eve dinner, panforte and cantucci, Santo Stefano, Epiphany and the Befana, plus where to taste them.
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Dec 20, 20235 min read
Christmas in Florence: Markets, Lights and Things to Do
Things to do at Christmas in Florence: the Santa Croce market, the Duomo tree, light displays, concerts and day trips, with 2026 dates.
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Dec 2, 20235 min read
Florence Museums Beyond the Uffizi: 8 Quieter Picks
Skip the Uffizi lines for a day. Eight quieter Florence museums, from the Bargello to Palazzo Davanzati, and what to see in each.
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Nov 11, 20236 min read
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