February in Florence: a photo diary

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Written By Jana | Roadtrips & Wine

My February trip to Florence was a rather spontaneous one — I wasn’t really planning on any international travel before the summer. However, this little weekend getaway turned out to be exactly the kind of break that I needed from the grey and gloomy winter weather of both the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

The capital of Tuscany has everything you would expect from a great Italian city: rich history, incredible architecture, delicious food, and warm, friendly locals.

While rather modest on the inside (if you just look at the sides and not up at the incredible Last Judgement fresco, that is), Florence Cathedral — and especially its dome — is probably one of the most fascinating pieces of architecture out there.

Before you make the trip to Florence yourself, I highly recommend learning a bit about the famous Medici family and Brunelleschi’s dome. These stories will make your visit all the more fascinating.

Here are some of the highlights from my February weekend trip. ✨

Narrow view of the Florence Cathedral
Detail of the facade of the Florence cathedral, an angel
Florence cathedral, front view
view of the side of the Florence Cathedral from Giotto's Bell Tower
Woman enjoying the sun rays in Giotto's Bell Tower Florence
Woman enjoying views from Giottos Bell Tower in Florence
Narrow window view on a street in Florence
Reflection of Florence Cathedral in a puddle
Florence cathedral and dome
The streets of Florence and the Palazzo Vecchio from above as seen from the Giottos Bell Tower
Florence cathedral exit door light reflections
Woman enjoying one of Giottos Bell Tower viewing platforms
A crowd standing in front of the magnificent Florence cathedral
A stand with paintings on a square in Florence
Florence Cathedral fresco
Florence Cathedral fresco
The streets of Florence and the Palazzo Vecchio from above as seen from the Giottos Bell Tower
Side street in Florence with a small crowd of tourists and locals
Florence cathedral and dome viewed from the ground
Details of the Florence cathedral facade
Decorated column by the entrance of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
Statue of Perseus with the Head of Medusa front view
Statue of Perseus with the Head of Medusa side view
Old Italian painter selling his paintings outside the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
Arno river in Florence at sunset
Ponte Vecchio in Florence right before sunset
Detail of lit up ponte Vecchio right before sunset
Afternoon sun at the Arno river in Florence
Florence panorama viewed from Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset
Florence at sunset featuring Ponte Vecchio viewed from Piazzale Michelangelo
Florence city panorama with the cathedral lit up at night
detail of florence cathedral dome viewed from afar
Florence city and cathedral lit up at night
Florence city and ponte Vecchio lit up an night
Woman looking at Ponte Vecchio lit up after dusk
ponte vecchio lit up at dusk
Exterior of the Uffizi gallery Florence in the early morning
a group of kayakers on the arno river near ponte vecchio florence
Florence cathedral in an early morning light viewed from a side street
A couple enjoying a stroll in Florence in February
Smoothie stand on a Florence side street opposite the famous cathedral
Street connecting Uffizi Gallery and ponte Vecchio viewed from above
Woman enjoying the views from the dome of Florence Cathedral
Streets of Florence from above viewed from the dome of Florence Cathedral
Giotto's bell tower viewed from the dome of Florence Cathedral
Florence cathedral viewed from a side street
Close up of Ponte Vecchio at sunset
florence cathedral front view february morning sun
ponte vecchio at sunset
peeking at the florence cathedral from behind bushes
reflections of ponte vecchio in arno river in the early morning
Jana | Roadtrips & Wine
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