Only seven kilometres north of Florence, is the charming old town of Fiesole! It Sits on a hilltop overlooking the Arno and Mugnone valleys and resonates a peaceful and pleasant ambience to all those who visit it. You can even see the city of Florence from here!
Why not choose from a beautiful array of villas in the Florence area where you can enjoy a few days of exploring towns like Fiesole and easily commute into Florence city to explore its treasures!
Fiesole is home to many interesting archaeological sites and proudly displays many breath taking artworks dating from Renaissance to Medieval times. The town is believed to be of Etruscan origin and grew to become one of the most important guard towns of Florence through the centuries.
The rich and powerful dynasty, the Medici Family particularly loved it here and had many fine villas and decorative gardens built for their leisure time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Why not choose from a beautiful array of villas in the Florence area where you can enjoy a few days of exploring towns like Fiesole and easily commute into Florence city to explore its treasures!
Fiesole is home to many interesting archaeological sites and proudly displays many breath taking artworks dating from Renaissance to Medieval times. The town is believed to be of Etruscan origin and grew to become one of the most important guard towns of Florence through the centuries.
The rich and powerful dynasty, the Medici Family particularly loved it here and had many fine villas and decorative gardens built for their leisure time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Fiesole is well connected by rail and road so tourist will have no problem reaching here. It’s brimming with tasty little restaurants and pizzerias. Enjoy a mouth watering pizza as you sit outside and watch the world go by in this lively town.
See the lovely 13th century cathedral in the town’s historic centre with its magnificent bell tower. It’s the proud home of a rich display of artworks by masters such as Giovanni della Robbia and Bicci di Lorenzo for tourists to admire.
Learn even more about fun things to do in Fiesole by enquiring at the tourist office located beside the fascinating archaeological park.
Walk through the well preserved outdoor Roman theatre where frequent performances take place during the summer months. It once held over 3,000 seated spectators! Nearby are the remains of a Roman temple and some Etruscan built walls.
See the lovely 13th century cathedral in the town’s historic centre with its magnificent bell tower. It’s the proud home of a rich display of artworks by masters such as Giovanni della Robbia and Bicci di Lorenzo for tourists to admire.
Learn even more about fun things to do in Fiesole by enquiring at the tourist office located beside the fascinating archaeological park.
Walk through the well preserved outdoor Roman theatre where frequent performances take place during the summer months. It once held over 3,000 seated spectators! Nearby are the remains of a Roman temple and some Etruscan built walls.
Why not enjoy a picnic in a small park beside the pretty little church of San Francesco or stroll around the Piazza Mino and explore the offerings of local shops and stalls.
If you feel like stretching your legs properly, perhaps a climb up the nearby Monte Ceceri would satisfy your desire. There are old quarries here where traditional Tuscan gray stone is excavated. Cycling trails are also available in the area for those wishing to drink in the sweet fresh air of the Fiesole countryside!
So take a trip out to see this charming town if you’re holidaying anywhere near Florence on your next Tuscan getaway!
If you feel like stretching your legs properly, perhaps a climb up the nearby Monte Ceceri would satisfy your desire. There are old quarries here where traditional Tuscan gray stone is excavated. Cycling trails are also available in the area for those wishing to drink in the sweet fresh air of the Fiesole countryside!
So take a trip out to see this charming town if you’re holidaying anywhere near Florence on your next Tuscan getaway!
Photo credits
picture 1: Alessandro Vecchi / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Nikater / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Donata_Mazzini / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Alessandro Vecchi / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Nikater / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Donata_Mazzini / CC BY-SA 3.0
