Florence New Years Eve 2014

Fireworks, Events, Live Stream, Webcams, Parties, Hotels

Firenze, Italy, 31 December 2013, Midnight

Florence, or Firenze in Italian, is a lively city at the best of times, and absolutely oozes culture with a range of historical sites and monuments that few cities anywhere in the world can match. all of which provides a fascinating backdrop to a cultured New Years Eve party that includes fine dining, exclusive hotels, operas and concerts and of course fireworks.

Florence on New Years Eve is quieter than some Italian cities, but if you're prepared to look a little under the surface you'll still find plenty going on to keep you occupied. There isn't an official municipal fireworks display as such, but many of the larger hotels and restaurants will set off their own displays, frequently from their roof gardens which makes for a very dramatically lit skyline come midnight!

Top viewing points to make sure you get the very best views would be the square in front of the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio bridge (if you can get there early enough - it will be packed) or anywhere along the banks of the Arno River that cuts right through the heart of the city. If you're prepared to go a little further out you'll easily find some more secluded spots in the hills overlooking the city, where the panoramic view of the pyrotechnics over the city skyline is truly a sight to behold.

Top restaurants to consider for your New Years Eve dining experience include La Giostra, Cantinetta Antinori, Borgo San Jacopo, Giubbe Rosse, Trattoria Mario, Grand Minerva, Il Cantuccio Di San Lorenzo, Il Ritrovino dei Servi, Vini e Vecchi Sapori, Triangolo delle Bermuda, Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina, Brown Sugar and Le Volpi E L'Uva.

For a more lively crowd the nightlife scene in Florence is especially hectic on New Years Eve - top venues to look out for (be sure to book tickets well in advance!) are Full Up, Space Electronic, Twice Club Firenze, Club Montecarla, Tabasco Disco Bar and the famous Lochness Club.

Places to watch live online: Florence webcams

Florence has hotels to every taste and budget - check out the huge selection of local hotels here.

We would love to hear feedback from anyone who has visited Florence and the Tuscany area for New Years Eve and would like to share their experiences.

Also if you know of any events or parties we don't yet have listed, whether it's something you're attending or organising, please let us know and we'll be happy to update the page.