»» Easter in Florence: Video of Colombina and Explosion of the Cart
Florence‘s residents are used to start Easter day attending the ritual of “Sacred Colombina” and “Explosion of the Cart”.
The Colombina is a dove-shaped rocket flying out of the Duomo during the Easter Mass and igniting a huge wooden cart-structure — the Carro — in Piazza del Duomo square.
After setting fire to the huge array of fireworks attached to the wooden cart the Colombina returns back into the Duomo.
The cart arrives in Piazza del Duomo pulled by two white oxen and accompanied by costumed revellers, city officials and clerical representatives.
When: Easter Day – 11am (annually).
Where: Florence – Piazza del Duomo.
Below is a video of the “Sacred Colombina” and “Explosion of the Cart”.
