{"id":321788,"date":"2026-06-20T20:02:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T18:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italien.news\/?p=321788"},"modified":"2026-07-28T17:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:27:58","slug":"carro-matto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/","title":{"rendered":"Carro Matto: Florence\u2019s Wine Festival with the Chianti Tower on Wheels"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Carro_Matto_auf_einen_Blick\" >Carro Matto at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Warum_lohnt_sich_der_Carro_Matto\" >Why is the Carro Matto worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Wie_lauft_der_Carro_Matto_ab\" >How does the Carro Matto work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Wie_kommst_du_nach_Florenz\" >How do you get to Florence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Florenz_entdecken_%E2%80%93_die_Stadt_rund_um_das_Weinfest\" >Discover Florence \u2013 The City Centered Around the Wine Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Wo_ubernachtest_du_am_besten_in_Florenz\" >Where's the best place to stay in Florence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Wo_isst_du_am_besten_in_Florenz\" >Where's the best place to eat in Florence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Wann_ist_die_beste_Reisezeit_fur_Florenz\" >When is the best time to visit Florence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Was_du_uber_den_Carro_Matto_wissen_solltest\" >What You Should Know About the Carro Matto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/toskana\/florenz\/carro-matto\/#Chianti_Fahnenschwinger_und_Florentiner_Flair_Lohnt_sich_der_Carro_Matto\" >Chianti, flag-wavers, and Florentine charm: Is the Carro Matto worth it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\nOnce a year, the wine itself rolls in <strong>Florence<\/strong>: At the <strong>Carro Matto<\/strong>, the \u201ecrazy wagon,\u201c is a towering cart with about <strong>2.000<\/strong> Chianti bottles wrapped in straw from Rufina are paraded through the Piazza della Signoria. Accompanied by flag-wavers and a historical parade, the city celebrates the grape harvest\u2014a colorful spectacle right in the heart of the Renaissance city. This guide shows you what to expect and how to combine a day exploring the city with a visit to the wine country.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DomFlorenz.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"View over the rooftops of Florence toward the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore\" title=\"Florence Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany \u00a9 shutterstock.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DomFlorenz.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DomFlorenz-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DomFlorenz-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DomFlorenz-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DomFlorenz-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DomFlorenz-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DomFlorenz-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore rising above the rooftops of Florence \u00b7 \u00a9 shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1750000000005\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carro_Matto_auf_einen_Blick\"><\/span>Carro Matto at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What:<\/strong> Historic Wine Festival \u2013 A wagon loaded with about 2,000 bottles of Chianti heads to Florence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Piazza della Signoria, Florence (Tuscany); starting in Rufina in the Chianti region<\/li>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> at the end of each <strong>September<\/strong> (last Saturday), in the afternoon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommended length of stay:<\/strong> 2\u20133 days in Florence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearest airport:<\/strong> Florence-Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci) ~<strong>5 km<\/strong>; Pisa ~85 km<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your advantage:<\/strong> A free event with a wine-tasting atmosphere in the historic center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Combine your visit with a trip to the Rufina wine region, where the car comes from<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warum_lohnt_sich_der_Carro_Matto\"><\/span>Why is the Carro Matto worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When, on a late-summer afternoon, the sound of drums drifts across the <em>Piazza della Signoria<\/em> As the procession winds its way through the streets and a one-meter-high cart laden with wine bottles comes to a stop in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, the festive atmosphere of the harvest blends with Renaissance splendor. The Carro Matto is a true folk festival\u2014joyful, wine-fueled, and deeply rooted in Tuscan tradition.<\/p>\n<p>What makes it so appealing: Here, history comes to life. The custom recalls the time when the new wine from the Chianti hills was ceremoniously brought into the city. The bottles, artfully stacked into a pyramid, <em>fiascos<\/em> (straw-wrapped bottles) and the performances by the <em>flag-wavers<\/em> (Flag-wavers) make the parade a feast for the eyes.<\/p>\n<p>For travelers, the Carro Matto is the perfect opportunity to, <strong>Florence<\/strong> to visit during the pleasant early fall and combine the city experience with the wine culture of the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/tuscany\/\">Tuscany<\/a> to connect. Read on to find out exactly what happens and how to plan your day.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1680\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bistecca_alla_Fiorentina-10.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"T-bone steak, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Florence, Tuscany, Italy (Credits shutterstock.com)\" title=\"T-bone steak, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Florence, Tuscany, Italy (Credits shutterstock.com)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bistecca_alla_Fiorentina-10.webp 1680w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bistecca_alla_Fiorentina-10-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bistecca_alla_Fiorentina-10-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bistecca_alla_Fiorentina-10-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bistecca_alla_Fiorentina-10-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bistecca_alla_Fiorentina-10-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bistecca_alla_Fiorentina-10-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">T-bone steak, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Florence, Tuscany, Italy (Credits shutterstock.com)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wie_lauft_der_Carro_Matto_ab\"><\/span>How does the Carro Matto work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The festival follows a time-honored route from the wine country to the city center. Here are the key points you should know:<\/p>\n<h3>The Car from Rufina<\/h3>\n<p>At its heart is the <em>Carro Matto<\/em> itself\u2014a cart on which some 2,000 straw-wrapped bottles of Chianti are artfully stacked into a wobbly pyramid. It comes from <strong>Rufina<\/strong>, one of the oldest wine-growing towns in the Chianti region, east of Florence.<\/p>\n<h3>The Historical Parade<\/h3>\n<p>In Piazza della Signoria, a <em>corteo storico<\/em> the parade: costumed groups, musicians, and the famous flag-wavers from the <em>Uffizi Banners<\/em> With their throws and spins, they provide the spectacular climax.<\/p>\n<h3>Wine, Harvest, and Tradition<\/h3>\n<p>The tradition celebrates the grape harvest and the centuries-old connection between Florence and its surrounding countryside. A lively, festive atmosphere surrounds the float\u2014a celebration for all the senses, with Chianti taking center stage.<\/p>\n<p><em>Insider tip: If you want to trace the wine back to its source, plan a day in the Rufina wine region\u2014the wineries there offer tastings away from the crowds of tourists.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wie_kommst_du_nach_Florenz\"><\/span>How do you get to Florence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Florence is very easy to reach. By <strong>Train<\/strong> You'll arrive at the central train station, Santa Maria Novella, which is only about a ten-minute walk from Piazza della Signoria; express trains connect the city directly to Rome, Bologna, Milan, and Venice. What's the best way to get to the festival grounds? On foot\u2014the city center is compact and car-free.<\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>Airplane<\/strong> If you land at the Florence-Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci) City Airport, about <strong>5 km<\/strong> is located some distance away and connected to the city center by the T2 tram; alternatively, Pisa (~85 km). By <strong>Car<\/strong> If you're traveling via the A1 and A11\u2014it's the perfect opportunity to take a detour to Rufina.<\/p>\n<h3>Where's the best place to park in Florence?<\/h3>\n<p>The Old Town is a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) monitored by cameras. Park your car in a parking garage on the outskirts\u2014for example, at the Fortezza da Basso or the Parcheggio Beccaria\u2014and walk the last few meters. On festival days, there may be road closures around Piazza della Signoria.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-8.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Tuscany, Italy \u00a9shutterstock.com\" title=\"Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Tuscany, Italy \u00a9shutterstock.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-8.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-8-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-8-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-8-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-8-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-8-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-8-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Tuscany, Italy \u00a9shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Florenz_entdecken_%E2%80%93_die_Stadt_rund_um_das_Weinfest\"><\/span>Discover Florence \u2013 The City Centered Around the Wine Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Carro Matto performs on the city's most beautiful stage: the <strong>Piazza della Signoria<\/strong> including the Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi, and the replica of Michelangelo's David. Right next door are the world-famous <strong>Uffizi Gallery<\/strong> featuring Renaissance masterpieces.<\/p>\n<p>Just a few steps away stands the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/tuscany\/florence\/dome-of-florence\/\">Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral<\/a> with Brunelleschi's dome. Above the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/tuscany\/florence\/ponte-vecchio\/\">Ponte Vecchio<\/a> With its goldsmiths, you'll find yourself in the neighborhood <em>Oltrarno<\/em>, where artisan shops, wine bars, and the Palazzo Pitti are waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n<p>Since Carro Matto is all about wine, it\u2019s worth looking beyond the city limits: In the hills east of Florence, the <strong>Chianti Rufina<\/strong>, one of Tuscany's most historic wine regions. This turns the city festival into an enjoyable journey through Florence and its wine country.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-1.webp\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Ponte Vecchio Florence \u00a9kavalenkau \/ Shutterstock.com\" title=\"Ponte Vecchio Florence \u00a9kavalenkau \/ Shutterstock.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-1-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-1-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PonteVecchioFlorenz-1-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Ponte Vecchio Florence \u00a9kavalenkau \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wo_ubernachtest_du_am_besten_in_Florenz\"><\/span>Where's the best place to stay in Florence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Florence is popular in late September, but it\u2019s not quite as crowded as it is in the height of summer. If you stay in the city center, you can quickly get to the festival and the museums. These six accommodations cater to a variety of needs:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The St. Regis Florence<\/strong> \u2013 on the Arno, 5 stars \u00b7 \u20ac\u20ac\u20ac\u20ac \u00b7 Grand hotel with opulent interiors and a view of the river<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotel Spadai<\/strong> \u2013 Just a few steps from the cathedral, 4 stars \u00b7 \u20ac\u20ac\u20ac \u00b7 modern design hotel in a prime location<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grand Hotel Cavour<\/strong> \u2013 between the Duomo and the Bargello, 4 stars \u00b7 \u20ac\u20ac\u20ac \u00b7 historic palazzo with a rooftop bar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotel Bigallo<\/strong> \u2013 right next to the cathedral \u00b7 \u20ac\u20ac \u00b7 solid mid-range hotel with a view of the cathedral<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotel Orto de\u2018 Medici<\/strong> \u2013 in the San Marco neighborhood \u00b7 \u20ac\u20ac \u00b7 elegant house with a garden, somewhat quieter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academy Hostel<\/strong> \u2013 near Piazza San Marco \u00b7 \u20ac \u00b7 well-maintained budget accommodation for budget-conscious travelers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Want to compare the location of the hotels directly or see more options? Here is an interactive map with live availability and price comparison:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_6 jeg_alignleft jnews_module__0_6af1c7e9369dc\">\n                <h3 class=\"jeg_block_title\"><span>Top Accommodations in and Around Florence<\/span><\/h3>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stay22.com\/embed\/6842f357af7a6609f62cc6ef\" id=\"stay22-widget\"  width=\"100%\" height=\"428\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wo_isst_du_am_besten_in_Florenz\"><\/span>Where's the best place to eat in Florence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hearty Tuscan cuisine is the perfect accompaniment to the wine festival. Try the <strong>bistecca alla fiorentina<\/strong>, game dishes and pasta with porcini mushrooms, accompanied, of course, by a <em>Chianti Rufina<\/em>. These three addresses represent three price ranges:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Buca Lapi<\/strong> \u2013 in the basement of Palazzo Antinori \u00b7 \u20ac\u20ac\u20ac \u00b7 historic steakhouse dating back to 1880, famous for its bistecca<\/li>\n<li><strong>Osteria Belle Donne<\/strong> \u2013 near Via Tornabuoni \u00b7 \u20ac\u20ac \u00b7 charming osteria with a changing daily menu<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trattoria Mario<\/strong> \u2013 near the San Lorenzo Market \u00b7 \u20ac \u00b7 A cult-favorite trattoria, open for lunch only, serving hearty home-style cooking<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Restaurant and hotel recommendations are based on current reviews and market research (as of June 2026). Prices, hours, and availability are subject to change\u2014please check the current situation before your visit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wann_ist_die_beste_Reisezeit_fur_Florenz\"><\/span>When is the best time to visit Florence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Carro Matto falls to the end of the <strong>September<\/strong> \u2013 one of the best times to visit Florence. The peak of the summer heat has passed, the light turns golden, and the grape harvest is in full swing throughout the region. The city is still busy, but it\u2019s more pleasant than in the height of summer.<\/p>\n<p>In general, <strong>Spring<\/strong> (April through June) and <strong>Early fall<\/strong> (September, October) are ideal. Midsummer is hot and crowded, while winter is quiet and affordable. If you want to explore the region\u2019s wine culture, it\u2019s best to plan your trip for harvest time in the fall\u2014that\u2019s when the Chianti region is at its most beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_du_uber_den_Carro_Matto_wissen_solltest\"><\/span>What You Should Know About the Carro Matto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make sure your visit stays relaxing, here are some honest tips:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check the program in advance.<\/strong> The exact date (usually the last Saturday in September) and start time may vary from year to year\u2014be sure to check shortly before the event.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get a seat early.<\/strong> Piazza della Signoria fills up in the afternoon; you'll want a good view for the flag-waving show.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It's still a city festival.<\/strong> Don't expect a huge festival grounds, but rather a compact parade with a show\u2014charm instead of mass tourism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Observe the ZTL.<\/strong> Do not drive into the Old Town; use parking garages on the outskirts or take the train.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Important:<\/strong> During peak season, the Uffizi and the Accademia are very popular\u2014book your museum tickets online in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chianti_Fahnenschwinger_und_Florentiner_Flair_Lohnt_sich_der_Carro_Matto\"><\/span>Chianti, flag-wavers, and Florentine charm: Is the Carro Matto worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes\u2014especially if you want to combine wine, tradition, and the Italian zest for life. The Carro Matto is a charming, authentic city festival that brings Tuscan wine culture to one of the most beautiful piazzas in the world. Who might not enjoy it as much? Anyone expecting a large festival with a stage program\u2014this is a compact but atmospheric spectacle. If you\u2019re flexible, use this event as an excuse for a fall trip, combine the festival with a visit to the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio, and add a day in Chianti Rufina. That way, an afternoon in the city turns into a well-rounded, enjoyable journey through Tuscany.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div  class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_6 jeg_alignleft jnews_module__1_6af1c7e93782a\">\n                <h3 class=\"jeg_block_title\"><span>Map: Florence, Tuscany<\/span><\/h3>\n                \n            <\/div><div class=\"wpb_gmaps_widget wpb_content_element vc_map_responsive\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_map_wraper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Piazza%20della%20Signoria%2C%20Firenze%2C%20Italia&#038;t=m&#038;z=15&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\" title=\"Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy\" aria-label=\"Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy\" ><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div  class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_6 jeg_alignleft jnews_module__2_6af1c7e937c79\">\n                <h3 class=\"jeg_block_title\"><span>FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions About the Carro Matto<\/span><\/h3>\n                \n            <\/div><div  class='jnews-faq-wrapper jnews_module__3_6af1c7e937e95 style-4'>\n\t\t\t\t    \n        <div class=\"list-wrapper expand\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: When does Carro Matto take place?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">When is the Carro Matto taking place?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\">\n                <p>The Carro Matto takes place annually on the last Saturday in September in Florence's Piazza della Signoria. The next Carro Matto will take place on September 26, 2026.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: What exactly is Carro Matto?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">What exactly is the Carro Matto?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>The Carro Matto is a historic parade float on which about 2,000 straw-wrapped bottles of Chianti are stacked into a pyramid. It comes from the wine-growing town of Rufina and is brought to Florence to celebrate the grape harvest.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Is there an admission fee for Carro Matto?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">Is there an admission fee for Carro Matto?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>No, the festival in Piazza della Signoria is open to the public and free of charge. You don't need a ticket, but you should arrive early to secure a good spot because it gets crowded.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Where is the best place to watch the spectacle?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">Where's the best place to watch the show?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>You'll get the best view of the floats and the flag-wavers right on Piazza della Signoria, in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. 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