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City: Fiesole (Florence) - Pop. 14500
- Alt : 295 m asl - Location: Tuscany
 Description: Small town close to Florence. It had Etruscan origins
and was Roman settlement. Now it is one of the most famous tourist
spots of Italy thanks to its beautiful setting among the lush
vegetation of olive grove, cypresses and a gorgeous view over
Florence.
Must see sights and Attractions:
The Cathedral with nice artworks by Mino da Fiesole
• Church of St.
Francis
• Roman amphitheater, necropolis, remains of Roman spas
• the
novice-home of Fra Angelico da Fiesole and of St. Antoninus of
Florence
• Monte Senario, the cradle of the Servite Order
• Villa
Medici in Fiesole
• Le Balze
• Fonte Lucente
• Villa Schifanoia.
 Museums:
Bandini Museum (collection of Della Robbia's ceramics)
Events:(July - Aug ) Estate Fiesolana: operas,
concerts and ballets.
Typical products: Olive oil
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Pian di San Bartolo, Pian del Mugnone, Caldine, Compiobbi, Girone,
Mimmole, Ellera, San Domenico.
 Neighboring towns:
Bagno a Ripoli, Borgo San Lorenzo, Florence, Pontassieve, Vaglia.
Nearest airport:
Florence - Peretola airport (km 20).
Nearest train station: Florence Campo di Marte
Public transportation:
bus service
Distances: Florence 8 km; Siena 80
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