Fiesole : Florentine Hills, Roman Theater & Tuscan Farm Experience
Fiesole : Florentine Hills, Roman Theater & Tuscan Farm Experience
Fiesole : Florentine Hills, Roman Theater & Tuscan Wine Experience
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Leave the chaos behind! Your route begins by exiting Porta San Gallo for an immediate ascent toward light and history! The hills of Fiesole, the "Mother of Florence," await you.
In an instant, ancient Faesulae embraces you : feel the thousand-year-old energy of Piazza Mino (the ancient Roman Forum) and the intact majesty of the Ancient Theater. But the climax is at the summit : climb to the Convent of San Francesco and prepare for pure emotion. There, Florence will unveil itself at your feet—a breathtaking panorama that is a living postcard!
Next, it's time for authenticity and flavor. The historic Fattoria di Maiano awaits you! Treat yourself to a moment of pure relaxation immersed in centuries-old olive groves, savoring the true Tuscan oil and wine—the quintessence of rural life.
It is a complete and total experience in the timeless charm that inspired the Renaissance and defined the true Tuscan essence.
Itinerary
Porta San Gallo
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreePorta San Gallo is one of Florence's ancient monumental gates, constructed around 1285 as part of the sixth circle of city walls.Piazza Savonarola(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreePiazza Savonarola is an elegant, residential square, located just outside the historic center is surrounded by grand, Umbertine-style palaces from the late 19th century, giving it an airy, bourgeois atmosphere.Via San Domenico
8 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSan Domenico di Fiesole is an elegant hillside hamlet, notable for the 15th-century Convent of Beato Angelico, which also serves as a natural elevated terrace offering stunning panoramic views directly over the city of Florence.Piazza Mino
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIt is the vital and historic center of Fiesole, built upon the ancient Roman Forum (Faesulae). The irregularly shaped square is dominated by the Duomo (St. Romulus Cathedral) and the Palazzo Pretorio (Town Hall), representing the civic and religious heart of the city. From here, you can choose whether to visit the Archaeological Area or the Convent of San Francesco.Area Archeologica
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOne of Italy's most evocative archaeological sites, it features the well-preserved remains of a Roman Theater (still used in summer), Roman Baths, and an Etruscan-Roman Temple, showcasing the historical layering of Faesulae from Etruscan to Roman and Lombard times.Convento di San Francesco
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLocated atop the hill, this is a humble and tranquil Franciscan complex housing a Missionary Museum and, most notably, offering one of the best and widest panoramic views over the entire city of Florence and the Arno valley.Fattoria di Maiano
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFattoria di Maiano is a centuries-old gem nestled in the Fiesole hills, a thriving organic oasis offering an authentic immersion into the most picturesque Tuscany. Beyond producing award-winning olive oil, the estate invites visitors to explore botanical gardens, a historic Villa, and breathtaking scenery, providing an unforgettable and genuine rural escape near Florence.Artemio Franchi Stadium
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Stadio Artemio Franchi is the historic home of the ACF Fiorentina soccer team, and a masterpiece of Italian Rationalist architecture. Designed by the engineer Pier Luigi Nervi and inaugurated in 1931, it is famous for its imposing reinforced concrete structures, particularly the iconic Maratona Tower and the cantilever roofs.Arco di Trionfo(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe Arch of Triumph in Liberty Square was built in 1737 to celebrate the arrival of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty in Florence, succeeding the Medici. It is a monumental 18th-century symbol adorned with celebratory reliefs.
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