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One generally tends to associate Florence with the Renaissance – and for good reason, as it is widely considered the birthplace of the Renaissance – rather than with any other time or movement in art. Of course, the city was a hub for art before this period and continues to be to this very day. For art-lovers who book a villa in Florence, there is certainly a wide range of museums, galleries, and spaces in which to enjoy works art from all throughout history. Those, however, who have a fondness for the Impressionists but who also want to experience the great art city of Florence, with its particular wealth of Renaissance wonders, will be happy to note that a spring break in Florence this year will allow for both!

Until the 4th of May 2025, the Museo degli Innocenti will be hosting an exhibition called Impressionists in Normandy, that features the work of some of the best-known and well-loved artists of the period including Monet, Bonnard, Boudine, Corot, Courbet, Villon, Renoir, and Delacroix. With over 70 works on display, this wonderful exhibition comes 150 years after the birth of this artistic movement in the city that birthed another of the great and influential periods of art.

Spring is a perfect time for a city break to tide you over until perhaps a longer vacation in Tuscany over the summer. We have a selection of incredible city break destinations and short stay vacation rentals in Tuscany to choose from, allowing you to get a taste of freedom, a pause from the daily concerns of life, and an experience of something new. 

Florence is always a dream destination for culture vultures but if you are a particular lover of the performing arts then a great time to book a vacation rental in Florence is between late April and June, when the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino festival is held. In addition to the incredible and vast array of museums, galleries, churches, architectural gems, gorgeous gardens, public statuary, and more that is already available for your consideration, over the course of this period each year, the city holds a range of different performances. While it is a notable opera festival run by the Opera di Firenze, there is also a diverse season of ballet, classical concerts, and theatrical performances. Fitting one of these shows into your time staying in one of our holiday rentals in Florence is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in this incredible culture capital and to experience some amazing performances.

Founded in 1933 by Vittorio Gui and inspired by an idea of Luigi Ridolfi Vay da Verrazzano, the festival was designed with the concept of using theatrical and wonderfully striking visual productions to showcase both contemporary pieces and operas that had been forgotten. Italy’s oldest music festival and the second-oldest in Europe, after the Salzburg Festival, it was an immediate success and was made into a biennial event in 1937. Thereafter, it became an annual festival and was held across the Teatro Comunale and Piccolo Teatro and the Teatro della Pergola until 2014, when the new Teatro dell'Opera di Firenze (which had been opened in 2011), replaced the Teatro Comunale.

Now is the perfect time to book your luxury villa with pool in Tuscany as it will not only make your January brighter and give you something rather special indeed to look forward to, but booking now will give you the best options when it comes to dates and properties. However, there is no time to wait around as many of our best villas in Tuscany are already being snapped up for summer 2025!

Take, for example, our lovely gem, Villa Yvonne. For this summer, it only has one week left in June (the 7th to the 14th), one week left in July (the 2nd to the 9th) and one week left in August (the 26th of August to the 2nd of September). An exceptionally pretty stone villa, located close to Florence, with a private pool and lovely outdoor areas, boasting spacious and beautiful interiors, and sleeping up to 14 guests, this well-equipped and gorgeous property is a dream spot for a vacation in Tuscany. So, make sure you secure your stay today! Plus, book now and you will be able to take advantage of our installment payment plan, breaking down your cost into smaller monthly installments in the run up to your departure.

Those seeking out a luxury experience of Florence should check out Albizi Penthouse Luxury Apartment, an apartment listing on Tuscany Villas that combines incredible convenience due to its central location, with the charm of a historic setting, and all of the mod-cons you could dream of for your comfort due to its modern renovations. Located in a 16th-century palazzo, the Palazzo Pazzi Vitali, a building that was once the former home of a noble Florentine family, it can be found right in the heart of the city, just a couple of minutes walk away from the famous Bargello Museum and a short distance from the Piazza della Repubblica, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. For those who want to live in a little slice of Florentine history for a while and have unparalleled access to the city, it is a dream vacation rental in Florence. Sleeping up to eight people comfortably in four bedrooms with five bathrooms, Albizi Penthouse offers a seriously luxurious experience of the birthplace of the Renaissance.