Florence Seen from Above at Christmas

A new aerial video by Florence TV shows Florence’s historic centre during the Christmas season, with streets and squares illuminated by festive decorations.

Filmed with a drone, the video offers a wide view of Florence as seasonal lights trace the outlines of the city’s architecture. From above, illuminated streets cut through the dense pattern of medieval blocks, while major squares stand out as bright focal points within the urban fabric.

The images highlight how Christmas decorations interact with Florence’s historic setting. Light installations frame Renaissance façades, bridges and church roofs, adding a temporary layer to a cityscape that is otherwise defined by stone, tiles and centuries-old proportions.

Seen from the air, the historic centre appears both compact and carefully structured. The course of the Arno River, the network of narrow streets and the concentration of monuments become easier to read, especially as festive lighting guides the eye through the city after dark.

Produced by Florence TV, the video is conceived as a visual snapshot of Florence during the holiday period. Rather than focusing on individual events, it documents the atmosphere of the city in late December, when residents, visitors and students share public spaces shaped by seasonal traditions.

For local viewers, the drone footage offers a different perspective on familiar streets and squares dressed for Christmas. For audiences abroad, it provides context on how Florence celebrates the holidays within a historic centre that remains very much lived in, even during the festive season.

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