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Fiesole
NatureVisit: ~180 min
A hilltop town about 8 km from Florence, of Etruscan and Roman origin. It preserves the Roman theatre from the 1st century BC, the baths and an archaeological museum. Piazza Mino da Fiesole, the Romanesque Duomo of San Romolo and the climb to the convent of San Francesco offer panoramic views of Florence and the Arno valley. You can get there by bus from Florence, for example on line 7.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Fiesole: 3 missions
- Have a coffee in Piazza Mino da FiesoleSit on a terrace in the main square and look at the Romanesque Duomo and the Palazzo Pretorio.
- Climb to the convent of San Francesco and look towards FlorenceClimb the hill from the square to San Francesco and look for the angle with the dome of the Duomo on the horizon.
- Sit on the steps of the Roman theatreEnter the archaeological area and sit on the theatre's tiers, which are still used for summer shows.
Near Fiesole
Basilica of Santissima Annunziata4.1 km awayAccademia Gallery4.2 km awayMercato di Sant'Ambrogio4.4 km awayTrattoria Mario4.5 km awayMercato Centrale4.6 km awayCasa Buonarroti4.6 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Fiesole?
Allow about 3 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Fiesole?
Have a coffee in Piazza Mino da Fiesole, Climb to the convent of San Francesco and look towards Florence and Sit on the steps of the Roman theatre.
What is there to see near Fiesole?
Basilica of Santissima Annunziata (4.1 km), Accademia Gallery (4.2 km) and Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio (4.4 km).
Source: Wanloria