Fiesole

Fiesole is a city in Tuscany close to Florence.

Roman theatre of Fiesole

Get the number 7 bus from San Marco piazza in Florence - Fiesole is the last stop. Tickets can be purchased from any tabacchi and cost between €1.20 and €2.

Get around

Fiesole is small, so the best way to get around once you're there is on foot.

See

Remnants of Etruscan walls.

Duomo (Cathedral) of Fiesole

Roman baths.

Roman theatre.

Palazzo Comunale.

The Duomo.

The view of Florence.

Do

Buy

Interior of the Duomo

Eat

Vinandro on the main square serves delicious typical Tuscan food and wine in a rustic ambience, desserts a particular speciality. Part of the Slow Food movement. Book ahead at the weekend.

Drink

Sleep

• Bed and Breakfast La Mongolfiera, Via Guido Guinizzelli, 1, ☎ [phone]. An elegant and completely restored Chalet in reserved residential area tucked at the foot of the Fiesole Hills. 
• La Sorgente di Francesca, Via montetrini 34/37, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Located on a very secluded Tuscany hill. 
• Hotel Villa dei Bosconi (3 stars), Via F. Ferrucci, 51, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 
• Hotel Villa Fiesole, Via Beato Angelico, 35, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. On the side of an ancient Etruscan Hill, surrounded by centuries old woods. 
• Il Trebbiolo Relais, Via del Trebbiolo, 8, 50060 Molin del Piano (Firenze), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Il Trebbiolo is an long-standing Tuscan villa in the countryside around Florence, near Fiesole. With a stunning view all around, guests are hosted in classic guestrooms in the villa or in rustic houses around it. There is a fine restaurant, and the relais can also be booked for weddings and private events. 

Medici Villa in Fiesole

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