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Attractions Nearby Florence (Florence, Italy)



Florence, Italy is full of many fantastic tourist attractions, but within a short journey from the city there are countless other superb places well worth a visit.

Whether you are looking for historical Florence landmarks and buildings or beautifully landscaped gardens, you can be sure that you won't have far to travel. Here are some of our top recommendations near to Florence.




Attractions Nearby Florence: Fiesole - 8 km / 5 miles north of Florence
The beautiful city of Fiesole has a rich history and a strong Etruscan, Roman and Renaissance past. With many winding streets and plenty of picnic spots, Fiesole has become a popular summer retreat and features many attractions, such as an impressive art museum and also an archaeological site with includes an Etruscan temple and a Roman theatre. The city is situated in the picturesque valleys between the Mugnone and Arno rivers and affords some truly stunning views of Florence.

Attractions Nearby Florence: Medici Villas - 3.5 km / 2 miles north of Florence
During the 15th and 16th centuries, several luxurious villas were built by the Medicis throughout the countryside around Florence and these beautiful buildings are well worth visiting. The finest is probably the Villa della Petraia, which has some splendid gardens and was commissioned in 1576 by Cardinal Ferdinand de' Medici. Further north is the Villa di Castello which used to be the summer retreat of Lorenzo the Magnificent.

Attractions Nearby Florence: Mugello Region - north-east of Florence
The Mugello region is home to some of the most unique villages in Tuscany and highlights include the Montesenario Convent and the wine town of Rufina, with an interesting viticulture museum. This scenic village is popular with walkers, trekkers, horse riders and also climbers. There is a giant statue of the mountain god, Appennino, which was carved in 1580, a large valley full of grape vines and the River Sieve winding through it is often a frequented by canoeists.

Attractions Nearby Florence: Prato - 17 km / 10 miles north-west of Florence
Founded by the Ligurians, Prato was later taken over by the Etruscans and the Romans. Over 900 years ago Prato was an important producer of high-quality wool and today is one of Italy's major textile producers. Highlights include a central, walled ancient city, several palaces, a magnificent municipal art gallery, a 13th-century castle and a large, imposing cathedral.

 
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