Venice or florence?

Question

I'm going to be going to either Florence or Venice during the month of July. I hear that the weather in Florence is HORRIBLE during July, very hot and humid. Whats it like in Venice at this time and what city would you recommend overall (i'm about 17 years old).

Answer 1

If you don't have to choose go to both..they are both wonderful...i have spent much time in both places and are equally great..but if forced to choose one..go to Venice! you can walk the whole city, no cars, great food and people...when you get out of train station loads of hotels to pick...enjoy!

Answer 2

Both are hot-Florence is hotter but Venice is more humid.  Go to each for a day (Venice one day, Florence for maybe two), and then see if you can spend time in the mountains or by the beach, as ways to escape the heat.  There are still fun things to do out of the big cities.  Check out luckymag.com for their city shopping guides.  Great shopping in Florence and outlets outside of the city.

Answer 3

both

Answer 4

try to go to both.  i didn't make it to Florence, but Venice was beautiful... more for couples though...  but i didn't care.  have fun!!!

Answer 5

I haven't been in the summer but I liked Florence more then Venice.  I was about your age and hated Venice because it was expensive and crowded.  Florence is pretty and there is lots to see and do.  The HI youth hostel is very nice.  You can also go see a lot in the area.

Answer 6

I've never been to Florence, Italy, only through there on Eurail (railroad) maybe, but Venice is great.  The city as I recall was kind of dirty, but it is so neat to see the canals, Place de St Michael (tower you can go up in), and take a boat tour.

Venice is famous for glass blowing and art related to that.  They also are known for characteristic ceramic masks.

As far as temperature, I'm sure there are some sites that list average temperatures by month; Do some google searches and look in anything called something like "almanac" or "weather averages" - if you can't find the link, send me a message and I'll help you out.

EDIT.  P.S. Try the one plate size (one serving) pizzas in De Lido Beach (or Lido Beach).  I recall when I was younger it was the best pizza I'd ever had.  Also, as far as hopping and excitement for a 17yr old, Florence probably offers vast more in that department!  Venice is an old city, mostly touristy and no clubs as far as I know.  Send me a postcard!  :o)

-PETER

San Diego, CA

Answer 7

I prefer Florence: there is a lot more to do there. Venice is lovely, but you can see it in one day. You can visit Venice, while you are in Florence: it's only couple of hours by train...

Answer 8

In my opinion Venice is more beatiful, Florence is more hopping for a 17 year old.  Venice has hotter Dudes.  Both are pretty hot, depending on weather Venice might smell bad.  Venice has Di Lido beach, Florence has none.

Answer 9

Been to both last November 2005 with my family. Take the train & stopped by Florence first. If you love to shop designer stuff-- Florence is a must! Need more than a day to see their famous museum & the B&W marbled church, & sculptures! One hour & half by train is Venice, not only for lovers, nonetheless, really romantic just to walk through the alleys, bridges & canals, ride the gondola, at the St. Mark's plaza you can feel the connection with the past, masquerades & all. You must I insist pass by Sta. Lucia's, patron Saint for eyesight & enlightenment, preserved remains in her church shrine, & pray to thank God that you have the privilege of sight to see His & man's wonders! It really is a beautiful world of faces & places! Ciao! ASSISI is a revelation- Paz et bene!