08-04-2012

A major event on Easter Sunday on Piazza del Duomo

Scoppio del Carro, Florence

The Scoppio del Carro ("Explosion of the Cart") is a folk tradition of Florence. An elaborate wagon built in 1622 and standing two to three stories high is dragged through Florence behind a fleet of white oxen decorated in garlands to the square between the Baptistry and Cathedral. The cart, properly rigged with a suitable arsenal of fireworks, awaits a dove-shaped rocket (symbolising the Holy Spirit) from the Cathedral altar which sets off a ferocious dance of fire on impact. A big bang ensures a good harvest, and a parade in medieval costume follows. The Explosion of the Cart takes place around 11 a.m. so watch out for the cart on the streets of Florence an hour beforehand.

Scoppio del Carro, Firenze

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