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Giant wheel and ice rink return to Fortezza da Basso for Christmas

Florence’s festive village reopens with a 55-metre panoramic wheel, Europe’s longest skating track and a new Santa-themed area.

From festive markets to ice skating, here’s what to see and do this December in Florence.

The Tuscan city prepares to reveal an underground heritage site tracing the city’s earliest settlements.

Florence’s luxury fashion district is now illuminated for the holidays, with archways of LED lights.

Thanksgiving is not part of Italy’s calendar, but Florence has learned to embrace the warmth and conviviality of this holiday.

From November 15 to December 21, the city welcomes one of Italy’s most beloved holiday traditions.

After two years at Parco delle Cascine, it will return to Fortezza da Basso from December 2025 to April 2026.

In Italy, the Epiphany, celebrated on January 6th, marks the conclusion of the festive season.

Tuscany is ready to welcome visitors with a variety of activities and events from December 24th to 26th, 2024.

Until January 7th, 2025, Florence Lights Up will transform the city into a magical winter wonderland.