The Easter holiday is known as one that relates to spring, and new life. In Florence, Easter is celebrated as such, and much more. If you are considering spending your Easter in Florence, you can rest assured that the beautiful city is known as one of the best in which to enjoy the holiday. Easter Sunday is on April 8, so be sure to plan your weekend adventures accordingly.

Easter in Florence may be most associated with the long lived tradition of the “explosion of the cart”. Also known as the “burst of the carriage”, this is Florence’s most unique Easter tradition. With its origin reaching back to the time of the first crusades, this ceremony on Easter in Florence is widely celebrated. At the event, a beautiful procession followed by a large white oxen drawn wagon is led to the Plaza Duomo, where fireworks inside of the wagon are ignited.

If the firework show is successful on Easter in Florence, then Florence is destined to have a good year.This production is one of the exciting events that makes Easter in Florence so unique. In addition, masses will be held around the city therefore the crowd watching will be at its best.

What: Easter in Florence
When: April 8, 2012
Where: Plaza Duomo and throughout Florence

Recommended Hotel: Hotel Santa Maria Novella