March 2024 in Florence: Be.Free!
Events and experiences this March with Destination Florence.
Visiting Florence in March offers unique experiences as the city awakens from the winter quiet and welcomes visitors with milder weather. The Boboli gardens begin to bloom, and the city prepares for the Florentine New Year and the traditional Scoppio del Carro on Easter Sunday. Outdoor cafés in the squares allow you to taste Tuscan cuisine while enjoying the first days of spring.
Tip of the month: March sees International Women's Day, making it the perfect opportunity to take our walk to discover magnificent works by female artists in Florence, often overshadowed by their contemporaries! Artemisia Gentileschi, Plautilla Nelli, and Elisabeth Chaplin are just some of the artists who have left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of this city. Be.Free!
March Experiences Recommended By Destination Florence
Our selection of four experiences to make the most of March in Florence takes you through flowering gardens, rolling hills and medieval villages:
- An exclusive tour with Destination Florence to discover the most famous of the Italian Renaissance gardens, the Boboli Gardens at Palazzo Pitti, and the Bardini Garden with its spectacular wisteria-covered baroque steps from which you can enjoy an amazing view of Florence.
- An e-bike tour with a tasting of typical products is the simplest, most natural, and most ecological way to discover the hills of Chianti Rufina and its enchanting spring landscapes without too much effort!
- The guided tour of the magnificent collection at the Historical Figurine Museum allows you to discover the art of figurines. You can even try on shields, helmets and swords to experience the world of medieval knights and take a trip back in time!
- A guided walk to discover the iconic places of the historic centre, learning about the cradle of the Renaissance through anecdotes by an expert tour guide.
Unmissable Things to Do in Florence This March!
Florentine New Year – March 25, 2024
3, 2, 1… Happy New Year! The origin of celebrating the new year in March dates back to the Middle Ages, when the city determined March 25 as the beginning of the civil calendar. The historical procession starts at the Palagio di Parte Guelfa, winding through the city streets before reaching the Basilica of Santissima Annunziata.
Fallen Angels exhibition by Anselm Kiefer – from March 22, 2024
Open your mind! Palazzo Strozzi hosts a major exhibition dedicated to the great German artist of the 20th and 21st centuries, Anselm Kiefer, famous for his highly impactful works that investigate themes of memory, myth, war and existence through painting, sculpture and installations.
Florence Korea Film Festival – from March 21 to 29, 2024
The Florence Korea Film Festival
The Florence Korea Film Festival will be held at Cinema La Compagnia. This film festival is the most important Italian festival dedicated to contemporary South Korean cinema, featuring documentaries, short- and full-length films, and retrospectives on well-known directors with many special guests.
Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) and the Flight of the Colombina (dove) – March 31, 2024 (Easter)
Easter in Florence sees the Carro del Fuoco (the Brindellone) move from Porta al Prato to Piazza San Giovanni (Piazza Duomo), where the traditional flight of the dove takes place. The teams for the historic football tournament are also drawn on the occasion.
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