Christmas Florence

But christmas in florence can definitely be one of the greatest experience of your trip to italy.

Christmas florence. Christmas begins in florence officially when the lights on the city s christmas tree are switched on at 17 30 on sunday 8 december in the heart of the historic centre. Attending midnight mass at florence s duomo is a wonderful way to celebrate and honour the christmas holiday and its religious significance. Those who wish to participate in the mass on christmas day and on christmas eve may find celebrations in most of the churches of florence and beyond. From the huge christmas tree and nativity scene in piazza duomo the christmas market in piazza santa croce and plenty of shopping opportunities here s a list of our favourite things to do at this sparkling and special time of year.

If you prefer to experience it in english opt for st marks or st james both holding midnight masses at 11pm. On christmas morning the mass is celebrated at 10 30am in conjunction with the pope blessing in rome. Christmas in florence is festive treat thanks to a spectacular light festival and plenty of festive decorations and events. Here is a short guide to help you enjoy christmas 2019 in florence.

The duomo offers a christmas day mass which features magnificent gregorian chants.