Discover Giovanni Boccaccio and the Decameron, from the Black Death in Florence and its 100 famous stories to Boccaccio’s lasting influence on Italian and European literature. […]
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Discover the story of Dante Alighieri and the Divine Comedy, from his life and political struggles in medieval Florence to his exile and the Florentine people, places and conflicts that shaped his masterpiece. […]
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Long before Roman Faesulae, Fiesole was an important Etruscan settlement. Discover its ancient walls, archaeological remains and the origins of this remarkable hill town above Florence. […]
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High above the centre of Fiesole, San Francesco combines Franciscan history, quiet cloisters and beautiful views across the hills towards Florence. […]
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The Cathedral of Fiesole stands at the heart of the hill town above Florence. Discover its Romanesque architecture, medieval crypt, Renaissance art and connection with San Romolo. […]
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Discover the Roman Theatre and Archaeological Area of Fiesole, where Etruscan foundations and Roman monuments reveal more than two thousand years of history in the hills above Florence. […]
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