Explore Florence’s most beautiful neighborhoods, museums, and hidden gems. Find local tips and inspiration for your stay in the city.
Ponte alla Carraia has connected Florence across the Arno for centuries. Discover its medieval origins, Renaissance transformation, wartime destruction and reconstruction. […]
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Ponte alle Grazie has crossed the Arno for centuries. Discover its medieval origins as Ponte Rubaconte, its remarkable lost structures, wartime destruction and modern reconstruction. […]
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Ponte Santa Trinita is one of Florence’s most elegant Renaissance landmarks. Discover Ammannati’s extraordinary bridge, its four seasons statues, destruction in 1944 and painstaking post-war reconstruction. […]
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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. […]
Cathedral of Fiesole – The Duomo of San Romolo Read More »
