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For those who love Florence and the Tuscan countryside, the Staff of Villa Fiesole can help organise exciting activities and experiences to help you discover its local culture.
Exciting treks to the Florentine countryside; hiking, mountain biking and cycling through typical, charming villages and peaceful country roads are just some of the activities that the Villa offers to help you discover the true essence of Tuscany.
Immersed in the greenery of Villa Fiesole is the small but pleasant pool, which is open 24 hours a day from May to October.
The solarium, adjacent to and above the pool, with sun beds and tables, is ideal for sunbathing, reading, enjoying a cocktail or any one of your favorite pastimes, while admiring the unique view of Florence it offers.
Immersed in the greenery of Villa Fiesole is the small but pleasant pool, which is open 24 hours a day from May to October.
The solarium, adjacent to and above the pool, with sun beds and tables, is ideal for sunbathing, reading, enjoying a cocktail or any one of your favorite pastimes, while admiring the unique view of Florence it offers.
Starting at Fiesole you can head for many destinations that are sure to enrich the hiker’s vacationing pleasure. Choose long or short routes and trek through villages and hills rich in stories and scenery. Movement, leisure, relaxation, art and culture will be the deciding factors of your many possible paths. The closest being from the car park of Villa Fiesole, bound for Monte Ceceri, from where, it is said, Leonardo da Vinci tested his flying machine for the first time.
Starting at Fiesole you can head for many destinations that are sure to enrich the hiker’s vacationing pleasure. Choose long or short routes and trek through villages and hills rich in stories and scenery. Movement, leisure, relaxation, art and culture will be the deciding factors of your many possible paths. The closest being from the car park of Villa Fiesole, bound for Monte Ceceri, from where, it is said, Leonardo da Vinci tested his flying machine for the first time.
Fiesole is an ideal location for attending competitions as well as experiencing the cycling routes to Mugello, Chianti and Casentino - just choose the best path for you!
Among the more satisfying longer tours, there is what leads to Florence from Montesenario, passing through Fiesole, an almost completely flat route passing between fir, olive and cypress trees.
Fiesole is an ideal location for attending competitions as well as experiencing the cycling routes to Mugello, Chianti and Casentino - just choose the best path for you!
Among the more satisfying longer tours, there is what leads to Florence from Montesenario, passing through Fiesole, an almost completely flat route passing between fir, olive and cypress trees.
Plunge yourself in food, history and legends about ancient local cuisine. Learn from scratch 2,800 years old recipes. Taste your own creations in the authentic Tuscan atmosphere!
Plunge yourself in food, history and legends about ancient local cuisine. Learn from scratch 2,800 years old recipes. Taste your own creations in the authentic Tuscan atmosphere!
The olive oil and wine of the region is respected worldwide. Why not take advantage of the opportunity to try it and let us advise you on the most authentic local producers who will be happy to open their doors to the world of the mills and Tuscan wineries.
The olive oil and wine of the region is respected worldwide. Why not take advantage of the opportunity to try it and let us advise you on the most authentic local producers who will be happy to open their doors to the world of the mills and Tuscan wineries.
Just a few minutes from the hotel is Berenson House, a fine example of a 16th Century Tuscan house. Containing an extensive library, a photo archive and works of Renaissance and oriental art, Berenson House is an education centre for those interested in the Italian Renaissance.
Discover the Medici Family too, famous for their passion for art and philosophy and the gentlemen who elevated Florence to the heights of its splendor during the Renaissance.
Visit and explore the Medici Villas that typify Florence, Mugello and Fiesole and view more breathtaking Florentine landscapes at every turn.
Just a few minutes from the hotel is Berenson House, a fine example of a 16th Century Tuscan house. Containing an extensive library, a photo archive and works of Renaissance and oriental art, Berenson House is an education centre for those interested in the Italian Renaissance.
Discover the Medici Family too, famous for their passion for art and philosophy and the gentlemen who elevated Florence to the heights of its splendor during the Renaissance.
Visit and explore the Medici Villas that typify Florence, Mugello and Fiesole and view more breathtaking Florentine landscapes at every turn.
Discover the ancient archaeological sites of Fiesole, which trace its history from the first ancient Etruscan and Roman settlements in the Florence area. Only a five minute walk from the Villa and thanks to the little attention the sites receive from tourists they are great places to visit, combining history with relaxation.
Fiesole is located on one of Florence's most recognisable landmarks, the twin hills which overlook the river Arno valley and its Mugnone tributary. In summer, the Roman amphitheatre hosts the most important cultural event of the village, the Estate Fiesolana.
Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian writer and poet and one of the most important and influential figures of the European literary scene of the fourteenth century, famous for his love of life as much as for his novels, set many of his stories in local places and his works still serve to preserves their history. Ask our staff for information on his masterpiece ‘The Decamerone’ a collection of novellas and his other stories.
Discover the ancient archaeological sites of Fiesole, which trace its history from the first ancient Etruscan and Roman settlements in the Florence area. Only a five minute walk from the Villa and thanks to the little attention the sites receive from tourists they are great places to visit, combining history with relaxation.
Fiesole is located on one of Florence's most recognisable landmarks, the twin hills which overlook the river Arno valley and its Mugnone tributary. In summer, the Roman amphitheatre hosts the most important cultural event of the village, the Estate Fiesolana.
Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian writer and poet and one of the most important and influential figures of the European literary scene of the fourteenth century, famous for his love of life as much as for his novels, set many of his stories in local places and his works still serve to preserves their history. Ask our staff for information on his masterpiece ‘The Decamerone’ a collection of novellas and his other stories.
For bikers and formula one fans, a short distance away lies the Autodromo del Mugello, a great starting point to venture out to discover the beauty of the Mugello region and the Tuscan Casentino valley.
For bikers and formula one fans, a short distance away lies the Autodromo del Mugello, a great starting point to venture out to discover the beauty of the Mugello region and the Tuscan Casentino valley.