Is it best to avoid Florence on Saturdays and Sundays in September? I know making reservations at popular sights is recommended and we'll do that, but wondering if weekends are just too crazy to go?
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
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I don't think it will make much of a difference. Sunday might be actually quieter since many Florentines might be visiting out of town.
Posted by
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Roberto,
Many shops might be close in Florence on Saturday. September is usually quite a busy month because all new exhibitions start after the holidays. Weekend or not weekend will not change much. August for instance is rather quiet as many people go to the seaside. Also a very quiet period is from 2January to 7th January and you can still benefit of the nice Shopwindows and Christmas lightning.
Florence is small but has a lot of things to offer!
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
15172 posts
No shops will be closed on Saturday. That's the busiest shopping day.
On Sunday some shops may be closed, but Saturday, zero chance of stores being closed.
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
If you are going to Firenze on a weekend, check Trenitalia for special 2-for-1 deals.
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Sorry I meant Sunday of course!