Your Way To Florence Blog

Even if you don’t like history and culture, Florence is still the city to visit when you want to take an Italian vacation. Florence is purely Italian and provides you with the opportunity to experience the world in a completely different way.

For instance, you’ll notice great architecture. Even someone who has no idea about architecture is really going to appreciate it.

And then there is the history and the culture, which much of it does have to do with the architecture. The rest has to do with the art, the food, the entertainment, and the people.

So here are some places you really need to take a look at when in Florence:

•    You have the Laurentian Library by Michelangelo in 1525.
•    The Ponte Vecchio by Taddeo Gaddi in 1345 and 1564
•    The Florence Cathedral by Arnolfo di Cambio from 1296 to 1462

And these are just three of the attractions that you need to see. And if you’re wondering about the dates, such as the Florence Cathedral being built from 1296 to 1462, you are right to think that. Many structures in Florence were built over hundreds of years. When you look at the detail, it is totally understandable. There are some structures that are still being worked on to this day. This brings about the question of whether or not the structures in Florence are truly ever finished. Perhaps this is why so much of it is so incredibly amazing.

And yes, there is great wine and great food for you to enjoy while you are checking out the history and the culture of the city. You’ll find that you’ll really have a new appreciation for history and culture because you’re literally stepping back in time when you visit. Once you’re there, you’ll probably have a hard time leaving.

If you like a little bit of history, then you need to go to Florence during Easter. This is because a celebration of the first crusade takes place. It is called the Scoppio del Carro, which means “Explosion of the Cart.”

But first, it is important to understand why the first crusade is so incredibly important. First of all, it was launched in 1095 by Pope Urban II. It was in response to an appeal by Byzantine Emperor Alexius I. But what was once a crusade to repel those occupying the Turkey area, it became a religious crusade. For three years, the battle continued on until another crusade broke out in 1101.

The Coppio del Carro honors this first crusade by bringing out a cart that the Florentines call the “Brindellone” that is led by four white oxen. This occurs on Easter day. The cart is taken to the Piazza del Duomo, which is located between the Baptistry of St. John the Baptist and the Florence Cathedral. It is within the church that a rope is tied. The other end of that rope is tied to the cart. Near this extravagant cart is a white dove that that is the symbol of good luck for Florence.

When Easter mass ends, the cart is exploded. This is a symbolic event of something that occurred during the first crusade. The dove is then pushed toward the church.

When visiting Florence during this event, you will get an explanation of the significance of this event if you are not already aware. During this celebration, a lot is going on in Florence and it is all a lot of fun. You also get to enjoy great music, great food, and a lot of great people. And you also get to see the rest of Florence while you’re at it.