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Biking along the roads and paths of Fiesole is not only an extraordinary experience; it is an opportunity to explore history and nature like you’ve never done before. Fiesole is a small town in the Tuscany region of Italy.

The city was found between the 9^th to 8^th Century BC. It was an important part of the Roman Empire. You can see the remnants of the era in form of Roman baths and theatre.

The city is also famous for Etruscan walls, the beautiful cathedral of Fiesole, and the Palazzo Comunale, the exquisite town hall built in the 14^th century.

If you’re in the mood for learning about one of the most intriguing legends in Tuscany, you would love a visit to the Vincigliata castle near the town of Fiesole in the Florence province where you will learn of a tragic story of two lovers that may have been the inspiration for Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’! There are plenty of exquisite farmhouse rentals available in the Fiesole area where you can stay for as long as you wish in picturesque surroundings.

The legend dates back to the 13th century and tells the story of Uberto and Bianca, two young lovers torn apart by political feuds and bitter jealously. Both were from two powerful Florentine noble families who had been fierce enemies for a long time. They met and fell in love almost instantly but were forced to keep their love a secret. But Bianca’s father, Giovanni, found out about their courtship and forbade his daughter from leaving the castle to meet Uberto.

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.

A few years ago, we wrote about a particular hill, located in a charming little town called Fiesole, just outside Florence. A long-time favourite holiday destination of noble families looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, including the Medici family, the town of Fiesole has continued to be a destination that attracts the rich and famous and normal folk alike who are looking to pop out of Florence and into the peaceful natural surroundings of this area for a while. The hill in Fiesole with which we were concerned, however, drew an incredibly famous visitor not for leisure but, instead, for experiments. Said visitor being Da Vinci, who, long before the Wright brothers, came to test out a flying machine on the hill of Monte Ceceri. This momentous and fascinating event in history is reason enough to draw Da Vinci fans and history buffs alike but there is actually plenty of reason for anyone to stop by if they have found a holiday rental in Fiesole.

As well as being the site of Da Vinci's would-be airport, Monte Ceceri is popular among hikers and those who like to admire scenery as it offers great panoramic views of the surrounding landscape of Tuscany and right over the city of Florence in the distance. In fact, it’s a perfect spot to spend some time out in nature and stretching your legs if you have found a vacation rental in Florence and are looking for some day trip ideas to explore some parts of Tuscany around the city.

San Martino a Mensola is a lovely parish church in the Renaissance style, in Fiesole, Tuscany. Although it is small, the art and architecture of the building is surprisingly rich and grand. The first church on the site dated to the Roman era and was a ruin by the 9th century. It was then that the Bishop of Fiesole ordered its restoration. This building, too, barely remains with the current structure dating to the 15th century. Another of the draws to the building is a rather unique relic which remains inside and miraculously intact. This is the body of St Andrew, an Irish saint, which has refused to decay in the centuries since his death. If you have an interest in such macabre things, or pretty churches stuffed full of Renaissance art, find a luxury villa in Fiesole and have a wander around this fascinating building.