Guidebook for Fiesole
Arts & Culture
Bellissimo museo di arte moderna, nella villa del pittore Primo Conti, con una splendida collezione delle sue opere. Da non perdere
Fondazione e Museo Primo Conti
18 Via Giovanni DuprèBellissimo museo di arte moderna, nella villa del pittore Primo Conti, con una splendida collezione delle sue opere. Da non perdere
Roman theatre and Etruscan Museum. During summertime several shows are held at night in this teather. It's a beautiful experience.
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Teatro Romano
1 Via PortigianiRoman theatre and Etruscan Museum. During summertime several shows are held at night in this teather. It's a beautiful experience.
Archeological Museum with many Etruscan objects found in the archeological site of Fiesole.
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Museo Civico Archeologico
1 Via PortigianiArcheological Museum with many Etruscan objects found in the archeological site of Fiesole.
The house-museum of Giotto, famous painter from the Middle Age
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Casa Di Giotto
164 Località VespignanoThe house-museum of Giotto, famous painter from the Middle Age
Museum of the house of an antique merchant in Florence. A nice visit in alternative of Museo Palazzo Davanzati.
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Horne Museum
6 Via dei Benci Museum of the house of an antique merchant in Florence. A nice visit in alternative of Museo Palazzo Davanzati.
Very beautiful museum with frescoes by Beato Angelico. It is an antique monastery, so the structure is already very beautiful itself, with cloisters, the cells where the monks used to live, the library. Very beautiful and easy museum for families. No many tourists, no need to book ahead.
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Museo ng San Marco
3 Piazza San MarcoVery beautiful museum with frescoes by Beato Angelico. It is an antique monastery, so the structure is already very beautiful itself, with cloisters, the cells where the monks used to live, the library. Very beautiful and easy museum for families. No many tourists, no need to book ahead.
Beautiful museum of the antique house of a rich merchant from the Renaissance. A good start for your visit of Florence. The visit is very short eand easy. You may apply to one guided visit that is held every hour by the staff of the museum. Ask at front desk, it's free of charge. I highly recommend this visit to the families with children visitn Florence. Check the website for opening hours
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Museo ng Palazzo Davanzati
13 Via Porta RossaBeautiful museum of the antique house of a rich merchant from the Renaissance. A good start for your visit of Florence. The visit is very short eand easy. You may apply to one guided visit that is held every hour by the staff of the museum. Ask at front desk, it's free of charge. I highly recommend this visit to the families with children visitn Florence. Check the website for opening hours
Highly recommended museum. Just visit the main rooms with the frescoes of the Buongoverno and Cattivo Governo. Everybody should see this once in his life.
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Palasyo ng Pubblico
1 Piazza del CampoHighly recommended museum. Just visit the main rooms with the frescoes of the Buongoverno and Cattivo Governo. Everybody should see this once in his life.
Very nice small museum in the hometown of Leonardo Da Vinci. make a small trekking also to see his original home. Pass between the grass if you can , it's beautiful.
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Museo ni Leonardo da Vinci
26 Piazza Leonardo da VinciVery nice small museum in the hometown of Leonardo Da Vinci. make a small trekking also to see his original home. Pass between the grass if you can , it's beautiful.
Very beautiful museum of the Renaissance sculpture, in a 1200 antique fortress.
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Bargello National Museum
4 Via del ProconsoloVery beautiful museum of the Renaissance sculpture, in a 1200 antique fortress.
Food Scene
One of the best pastry shop in the world. Fresh, genuine ingredients and a long family tradition. Try torta della nonna or torta di frutta. You will get addicted.
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Alcedo
39 Via Antonio GramsciOne of the best pastry shop in the world. Fresh, genuine ingredients and a long family tradition. Try torta della nonna or torta di frutta. You will get addicted.
ENOTECA LA SOSTA DEL ROSSELLINO
www.rossellino.com
Via del Rossellino, Settignano
One of the very best restaurant enoteca near Florence.
This special enoteca is at the same time elegant and casual, for couples or family groups that wish to experience good food in a warm atmosphere. The balcony is open in the summer with stunning views over the countryside. The room with fireplace is also very beautiful, especially for a winter dinner.
I suggest Gnocchi al Castelmagno or linguine agli agrumi, filetto di fassone con caponatina e salsa di cioccolato. do not miss the dessert with cheese mousse, if available. Dishes may change depending on the season as they use only fresh ingredients.
Enoteca La Sosta del Rossellino
Via del Rossellino, 2r
50135 Settignano (FI)
Tel. e Fax: +39 055 697245
E-mail: info@rossellino.com
Sito web: www.rossellino.com
Navigator:
Please search for
Via San Romano, 25, Settignano
if you are driving with a navigator.
N: 43°46’59’’ E:11°19’16’’
Opening times: Please check on the website for updated information.
At the moment they open:
Wed-Sun lunch and dinner.
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La Sosta del Rossellino
2R Via del RossellinoENOTECA LA SOSTA DEL ROSSELLINO
www.rossellino.com
Via del Rossellino, Settignano
One of the very best restaurant enoteca near Florence.
This special enoteca is at the same time elegant and casual, for couples or family groups that wish to experience good food in a warm atmosphere. The balcony is open in the summer with stunning views over the countryside. The room with fireplace is also very beautiful, especially for a winter dinner.
I suggest Gnocchi al Castelmagno or linguine agli agrumi, filetto di fassone con caponatina e salsa di cioccolato. do not miss the dessert with cheese mousse, if available. Dishes may change depending on the season as they use only fresh ingredients.
Enoteca La Sosta del Rossellino
Via del Rossellino, 2r
50135 Settignano (FI)
Tel. e Fax: +39 055 697245
E-mail: info@rossellino.com
Sito web: www.rossellino.com
Navigator:
Please search for
Via San Romano, 25, Settignano
if you are driving with a navigator.
N: 43°46’59’’ E:11°19’16’’
Opening times: Please check on the website for updated information.
At the moment they open:
Wed-Sun lunch and dinner.
RISTORANTE INDIA
Via Antonio Gramsci 43a, 50014 - Fiesole
Tel and Fax: +39-055-599900
info@ristoranteindia.com
http://www.ristoranteindia.it
Well, if you wish a special non tuscan dinner, why not to try the indian restaurant in Fiesole ?
It has the best indian quality food you can find in Florence and surrounding. The ambiance is very nice and the staff is really welcoming and helpful for choosing the right combination of dishes.
Moderate.
India
RISTORANTE INDIA
Via Antonio Gramsci 43a, 50014 - Fiesole
Tel and Fax: +39-055-599900
info@ristoranteindia.com
http://www.ristoranteindia.it
Well, if you wish a special non tuscan dinner, why not to try the indian restaurant in Fiesole ?
It has the best indian quality food you can find in Florence and surrounding. The ambiance is very nice and the staff is really welcoming and helpful for choosing the right combination of dishes.
Moderate.
RISTORANTE DINO ALL'OLMO
Via Faentina, 329, 50010 Caldine FI
TEL: +39-055-548932
A very simple but good trattoria near the villa. Genuine local food served on a fresh terrace with view and trees. Bring along your light sweater also in the warm nights, as a little wind may deliciously refresh the terrace. A refugee for florentines escaping the warm center of Florence during the hot summer days, since the 1960's.
We definitely suggest you:
home made pasta with ragù (bolognese sauce)
Steak on the grill
fried chicken
fried vegetables
The real, simple, tasty tuscan cuisine. Inexpensive. The reservation is recommended
Ristorante Dino Messeri Luigi
329 Via FaentinaRISTORANTE DINO ALL'OLMO
Via Faentina, 329, 50010 Caldine FI
TEL: +39-055-548932
A very simple but good trattoria near the villa. Genuine local food served on a fresh terrace with view and trees. Bring along your light sweater also in the warm nights, as a little wind may deliciously refresh the terrace. A refugee for florentines escaping the warm center of Florence during the hot summer days, since the 1960's.
We definitely suggest you:
home made pasta with ragù (bolognese sauce)
Steak on the grill
fried chicken
fried vegetables
The real, simple, tasty tuscan cuisine. Inexpensive. The reservation is recommended
Ristorante La Reggia Degli Etruschi
18 Via S. FrancescoBuon ristorante in Fiesole
Very good trattoria with great pasta fresca, mushrooms and local meat dishes. Highly recommended.
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Trattoria le Cave di Maiano
16 Via Cave di MaianoVery good trattoria with great pasta fresca, mushrooms and local meat dishes. Highly recommended.
http://www.osteriadipassignano.com
You can book a visit to their cave and also have a very special dinner with high quality wines of their production. Expensive
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Osteria di Passignano
33 Via Passignanohttp://www.osteriadipassignano.com
You can book a visit to their cave and also have a very special dinner with high quality wines of their production. Expensive
Best restaurant in Siena, with great ambience, excellent staff and very good food. Moderate.
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Osteria Le Logge
33 Via del PorrioneBest restaurant in Siena, with great ambience, excellent staff and very good food. Moderate.
Facing the Teatro Verdi, near Piazza Santa Croce. For the wine lover, the Boccanegra offers in all his different spaces (Restaurant, Osteria, Pizzeria) an excellent wine card with the greatest Supertuscan wines plus other very high quality wines that are not easy to find. The restaurant is for a romantic dinner, while I suggest you the Osteria for a family dinner and the Pizzeria for a lunch or easy / light dinner. During lunchtime the Pizzeria offers many of the dishes from the Osteria menu. You can also order some high quality wine by the glass. The staff is excellent. www.boccanegra.com
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Ristorante Boccanegra
124 Via GhibellinaFacing the Teatro Verdi, near Piazza Santa Croce. For the wine lover, the Boccanegra offers in all his different spaces (Restaurant, Osteria, Pizzeria) an excellent wine card with the greatest Supertuscan wines plus other very high quality wines that are not easy to find. The restaurant is for a romantic dinner, while I suggest you the Osteria for a family dinner and the Pizzeria for a lunch or easy / light dinner. During lunchtime the Pizzeria offers many of the dishes from the Osteria menu. You can also order some high quality wine by the glass. The staff is excellent. www.boccanegra.com
Restaurant with very good homemade pasta and other tuscan specialties. Just a little bit noisy.
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Ristorante Mario Alla Querciola
428 Via FaentinaRestaurant with very good homemade pasta and other tuscan specialties. Just a little bit noisy.
Bar Luciano
Bar e Alimentari di ottima qualità
Very good pizzeria, very renovated between the locals.
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Pizzeria San Domenico
11 Piazza S. DomenicoVery good pizzeria, very renovated between the locals.
Excellent Trattoria with homemade style tuscan food
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La Casa del Prosciutto
1 Via Ponte a VicchioExcellent Trattoria with homemade style tuscan food
High quality sandwich in a small, beautiful antique shop of Via San Gallo.
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SandwiChic
3r Via S. GalloHigh quality sandwich in a small, beautiful antique shop of Via San Gallo.
Very good restaurant in a beautiful setting near Piazza Santa Croce in Florence
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Cucina Torcicoda
5 Via TortaVery good restaurant in a beautiful setting near Piazza Santa Croce in Florence
The BEST Ice cream shop in Florence. You cannot miss it.
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DONDURMACI Gelateria Della Passera
15 Via ToscanellaThe BEST Ice cream shop in Florence. You cannot miss it.
My Sugar
49/red Via de' GinoriOne of the very best Gelateria (ice cream shop) in Florence.
Excellent trattoria open only at lunchtime inside the market Sant'Ambrogio. Very inexpensive, very quick service. Be ready to leave when you finish.
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Trattoria da Rocco
Piazza Lorenzo GhibertiExcellent trattoria open only at lunchtime inside the market Sant'Ambrogio. Very inexpensive, very quick service. Be ready to leave when you finish.
Very nice DELI with tables and benches in the nextdoor garden. This is the very best place where to have an outdoor picnic with great local food such as different kind of hams, vegetables, local cheese of the best quality, together with your choice of wine by the glass. Tuscan Paradise !
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La Bottega Di Cacio
31 Piazza del MorettoVery nice DELI with tables and benches in the nextdoor garden. This is the very best place where to have an outdoor picnic with great local food such as different kind of hams, vegetables, local cheese of the best quality, together with your choice of wine by the glass. Tuscan Paradise !
Shopping
Farmacia Perna Dr. Perna Francesco e C.
15 Piazza Mino da FiesoleFarmacia in Fiesole
Barberino Designer Outlet, a shopping mall in the open air, with thousands of fashion, sport and other shops
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Barberino Designer Outlet
Via MeucciBarberino Designer Outlet, a shopping mall in the open air, with thousands of fashion, sport and other shops
Shop and atelier of parfum creator. I highly recommend the visit of this very beautiful shop where you can try several parfums and enjoy a very beautiful atmosphere. Even for people that are not passionate of Parfums.
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Aquaflor Firenze
6 Borgo Santa CroceShop and atelier of parfum creator. I highly recommend the visit of this very beautiful shop where you can try several parfums and enjoy a very beautiful atmosphere. Even for people that are not passionate of Parfums.
Pharmacy open since 1600. Visit the very beautiful ambancies. The products are pretty expensive.
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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
16 Via della ScalaPharmacy open since 1600. Visit the very beautiful ambancies. The products are pretty expensive.
Todo Modo
15 Via dei FossiSmall bookstore with nice café inside
Entertainment & Activities
Tennis courts that you can rent by phone or online previous a pre-registration. You can book for the same day or for the next two days. Clay courts are number 1, 2, 3. Synthetic courts are number 4, 5. http://www.fiesoletennis.it
Fiesole Tennis
snc Via Vicinale Pian di MugnoneTennis courts that you can rent by phone or online previous a pre-registration. You can book for the same day or for the next two days. Clay courts are number 1, 2, 3. Synthetic courts are number 4, 5. http://www.fiesoletennis.it
18 holes golf club near Florence (south side)
http://www.golfugolino.it
VIA CHIANTIGIANA PER STRADA, 3, 50023
IMPRUNETA, FIRENZE
INFO@GOLFUGOLINO.IT
TEL +39-055-2301009
FAX +39-055-2301141
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Circolo Golf dell'Ugolino
3 Via Chiantigiana Per Strada18 holes golf club near Florence (south side)
http://www.golfugolino.it
VIA CHIANTIGIANA PER STRADA, 3, 50023
IMPRUNETA, FIRENZE
INFO@GOLFUGOLINO.IT
TEL +39-055-2301009
FAX +39-055-2301141
Golf course 18 holes.
www.golfpoggiodeimedici.com
UNA POGGIO DEI MEDICI GOLF CLUB
Via San Gavino, 27
50038 Scarperia (FI)
Tel. 055 8435562
Fax 055 8430439
Email: info@golfpoggiodeimedici.com
During the weekend they usually have games, so it's crowded and reservation is strictly necessary. You may be needed to start from hole number 10 and then start again from number one when finished. During the weekdays there is not such affluence so there is more availability of space and it's less crowded. Reservation may be made by phone (english spoken).
The rate of the 18 holes is 90 euro during the weekends and 71 euro during weekdays. For every detail and updated rates please refer to the website.
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UNAHOTELS Poggio dei Medici Toscana
27 Via di S. GavinoGolf course 18 holes.
www.golfpoggiodeimedici.com
UNA POGGIO DEI MEDICI GOLF CLUB
Via San Gavino, 27
50038 Scarperia (FI)
Tel. 055 8435562
Fax 055 8430439
Email: info@golfpoggiodeimedici.com
During the weekend they usually have games, so it's crowded and reservation is strictly necessary. You may be needed to start from hole number 10 and then start again from number one when finished. During the weekdays there is not such affluence so there is more availability of space and it's less crowded. Reservation may be made by phone (english spoken).
The rate of the 18 holes is 90 euro during the weekends and 71 euro during weekdays. For every detail and updated rates please refer to the website.
Sightseeing
Very beautiful Wine cellar from the very famous Antinori family. It is possible to book visits and have dinner there.
http://antinorichianticlassico.it
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Antinori sa Chianti Classico
133 Via Cassia per SienaVery beautiful Wine cellar from the very famous Antinori family. It is possible to book visits and have dinner there.
http://antinorichianticlassico.it
Castello di Ama, for the wine lover and the contemporary art lover. You can book a visit to their beautiful caves and taste high quality wines.
http://www.castellodiama.com/en/
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Castello di Ama
Castello di Ama, for the wine lover and the contemporary art lover. You can book a visit to their beautiful caves and taste high quality wines.
http://www.castellodiama.com/en/
Splendida Cattedrale di Fiesole, con elegantissimo campanile.
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Fiesole Cathedral
1 Piazza della CattedraleSplendida Cattedrale di Fiesole, con elegantissimo campanile.
Small madieval town that holds the great charm of antique towns. I feel like walking in a perfectly preserved center similar to what was Florence in the middle age. I suggest you a stop here if you like such out of the main path visits.
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Pistoia
Small madieval town that holds the great charm of antique towns. I feel like walking in a perfectly preserved center similar to what was Florence in the middle age. I suggest you a stop here if you like such out of the main path visits.
Beautiful town surrounded by and ancient wall that you can walk on. It's very beautiful for families.
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Lucca
Beautiful town surrounded by and ancient wall that you can walk on. It's very beautiful for families.
Very famous village with high stone towers. Highly recommended for a short visit
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San Gimignano
Very famous village with high stone towers. Highly recommended for a short visit
In Siena we suggest you to visit the main square, the Palazzo del Governo (right there) where to see the fresco of Buongoverno, then The Duomo and the Museum Opera del Duomo where to see only the room with paintings by DUCCIO and after go straight ahead to the top of the building for a fantastic view of Siena
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Siena
In Siena we suggest you to visit the main square, the Palazzo del Governo (right there) where to see the fresco of Buongoverno, then The Duomo and the Museum Opera del Duomo where to see only the room with paintings by DUCCIO and after go straight ahead to the top of the building for a fantastic view of Siena
Very beautiful Duomo with superb decoration on the floor and everywhere. Get the cumulative ticket with the Opera del Duomo museum. Little expensive but not to be missed.
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Duomo ng Siena
8 Piazza del DuomoVery beautiful Duomo with superb decoration on the floor and everywhere. Get the cumulative ticket with the Opera del Duomo museum. Little expensive but not to be missed.
From the village of Taverne d'Arbia drive to Asciano and then toward Bagno Vignoni. You will drive the most beautiful street in Tuscany, with incredible landscapes.
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Asciano
From the village of Taverne d'Arbia drive to Asciano and then toward Bagno Vignoni. You will drive the most beautiful street in Tuscany, with incredible landscapes.
Small medieval village composed by one square with sulhpur spring water and a couple of streets. This place is magic. The views of the valley are very beautiful. The hot spring sulphur water goes into this square place creating a magic athmosphere. You can put your feet on the water not in the square but on the nearby little creek, or you may wish to have a full bath with view at one hotel next to the parking lot. We also suggest you la BOTTEGA DI CACIO, where to get your delicious food and a glass of red wine to have it in the nextdoor organized picnic area.
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Bagno Vignoni
Small medieval village composed by one square with sulhpur spring water and a couple of streets. This place is magic. The views of the valley are very beautiful. The hot spring sulphur water goes into this square place creating a magic athmosphere. You can put your feet on the water not in the square but on the nearby little creek, or you may wish to have a full bath with view at one hotel next to the parking lot. We also suggest you la BOTTEGA DI CACIO, where to get your delicious food and a glass of red wine to have it in the nextdoor organized picnic area.
On the way to Siena, just near the freeway exit, you can stop a few moments in this perfecctly preserved Medieval village with its original 1300 defensive wall, including many towers. Just amazing. When you enter the village, the bar on your left seves very nice homemamade panini.
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Monteriggioni
On the way to Siena, just near the freeway exit, you can stop a few moments in this perfecctly preserved Medieval village with its original 1300 defensive wall, including many towers. Just amazing. When you enter the village, the bar on your left seves very nice homemamade panini.
If you love art, and especially SCULPTURE, this is the place to visit. A small, elegant village where sculpture is made since the times of Etruscans and Romans. Several art galleries, and an exhibit in the main square.
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Pietrasanta
If you love art, and especially SCULPTURE, this is the place to visit. A small, elegant village where sculpture is made since the times of Etruscans and Romans. Several art galleries, and an exhibit in the main square.
bologna is one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, and it's just 35 minutes away from Florence by train, or one hour by car. I definately suggest you if you have a long stay, to have a nice walk in this town with a very different taste from Florence and Tuscany.
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Bologna
bologna is one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, and it's just 35 minutes away from Florence by train, or one hour by car. I definately suggest you if you have a long stay, to have a nice walk in this town with a very different taste from Florence and Tuscany.
Arezzo has a very well preserved ity center and its own personality. Visit the frescoes, and the main piazza.
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Arezzo
Arezzo has a very well preserved ity center and its own personality. Visit the frescoes, and the main piazza.
Very beautiful medieval village, very famous for its Brunello wine. It's a really beautiful elegant village.
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Montalcino
Very beautiful medieval village, very famous for its Brunello wine. It's a really beautiful elegant village.
If you are there, visit just the main square. I do not like Pisan people.
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Pisa
If you are there, visit just the main square. I do not like Pisan people.
Essentials
Coop
6 Via Angelo TavantiCoop supermarket not far from the villa
Parks & Nature
Lago di Bilancino
Lake with a beach surrounded by tuscany hills.
Beautiful garden with splendid views over Florence and a bar on top.
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Hardin ng Giardino Bardini
1 Costa S. GiorgioBeautiful garden with splendid views over Florence and a bar on top.
Beautiful little garden. This is the entrance from the top, on the staircase that leads toward Piazzale Michelangelo.
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Hardin ng mga Rosas
2 Viale Giuseppe PoggiBeautiful little garden. This is the entrance from the top, on the staircase that leads toward Piazzale Michelangelo.