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“At number 48 Via Il Prato, there is an exceptionally tall wooden door. Behind this massive entrance, one of the symbols of Florence is kept: the Brindellone<\/i>.<\/p>\n

In modern Florence, the word ‘brindellone<\/i><\/a>‘ refers to a very tall person who is somewhat clumsy or wobbly when they walk. However, the origin of this name is ancient. Long ago, during the Feast of Saint John (June 24th), a cart full of hay would circle the city. On top of the cart sat a man dressed in skins, portraying the Saint. The man often swayed or staggered noticeably, and the Florentines jokingly began to call him ‘Brindellone<\/i>.’<\/p>\n

Over time, the name shifted from the man to the cart itself. Today, the only Brindellone<\/i> remaining is the one used for the world-famous ceremony of the ‘Scoppio del Carro<\/i><\/a>‘ (Explosion of the Cart) on Easter morning. It is a massive, ancient tower on wheels, pulled by oxen to Piazza Duomo, where it is ignited by fireworks to celebrate the holiday.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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