Is Florence busier than Venice?
Jun 29th, 2006, 04:32 PM
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Is Florence busier than Venice?
We're just beginning our planning for our trip next April to Venice and are considering also spending 5 or so days in Florence. However, I'm concerned that compared to Venice it's going to be really busy. We usually visit Venice in winter - because we hate crowds and heat - and I realise that Venice will also be busier than we're used to, but as this trip is to celebrate a BIG birthday (one of those ones with a 0 at the end!), April it will have to be.
Several people have relayed tales about Florence's 3 hour lines to get into museums, the crush on the streets etc and I'm now wondering if we wouldn't be better to give Florence a miss this time and wait until we go back one winter rather than visit and hate it.
Several people have relayed tales about Florence's 3 hour lines to get into museums, the crush on the streets etc and I'm now wondering if we wouldn't be better to give Florence a miss this time and wait until we go back one winter rather than visit and hate it.
Jun 29th, 2006, 04:44 PM
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Mary-that's a bit of an exaggeration, and April, unlike the end of May and June-July is not high season in Florence. I think April is a fantastic time to go-still not too hot, flowers blooming, really lovely time. Just remember, if you get tickets towards the end of the day during the week-Tues.-Thurs. for the museums, you won't be waiting in long lines to get in, and should have the museums pretty much to yourselves to enjoy. (Bargello is open only during the mornings).
The tourist crush really doesn't get underway until late May-June. Go and enjoy.
The tourist crush really doesn't get underway until late May-June. Go and enjoy.
Jun 29th, 2006, 06:42 PM
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Ummm, have you considered other Italian destinations where you will be virtually guaranteed no crowds but a marvelous time and marvelous artworks?
Consider Verona as a base. Or Perugia. (Does anybody in the birthday crowd like chocolate?) How about Pisa?
Consider Verona as a base. Or Perugia. (Does anybody in the birthday crowd like chocolate?) How about Pisa?
Jun 29th, 2006, 06:46 PM
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Hello maryk, I agree that Florence in April should be beautiful. Easter Sunday next year is on April 8th. And do remember that in Italy the Monday after Easter is a holiday also for Italians.
If you could go to Florence after the Easter celebration you should be quite pleased with your visit.
If you could go to Florence after the Easter celebration you should be quite pleased with your visit.
