Friday, April 13, 2012

Three Favorite things to do in Florence in the Spring!


See the Easter Cart explode at the Duomo
Every Easter Sunday at 11 a.m. the people of Florence gather in Piazza Duomo to see the Easter carriage explode! Thousands of people come together for this event. There are flag throwers, drums, trumpets, people dressed up, and then 4 white ox bring the cart the front of the Duomo where a rocket is lit and flies into the carriage igniting the fireworks. The fireworks show last for around 20 minutes, and it is a show that you will never forget! Easter is a big holiday for the Florentines, filled with lots of chocolate, candy, and gelato! Which brings me to my second favorite thing to do in the spring….more
 

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