Among the towns to see, San Miniato is one of the most intact in all of Tuscany, with its medieval lanes lined by ancient buildings and the famous fortress where you can enjoy a splendid view over the hills.
Among the villas, one of the most beautiful is undoubtedly the villa of Lorenzo de' Medici at Poggio a Caiano, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.
Among the villas, one of the most beautiful is undoubtedly the villa of Lorenzo de' Medici at Poggio a Caiano, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.
Where to go?
At just 6 km from Florence you have the enchanting Fiesole which offers a splendid panorama and ancient monuments including the Roman Theatre and the Abbey of Fiesole. Another villa absolutely not to miss for its beautiful gardens, is Villa Guicciardini Corsi Salviati, where between the 16th and the 18th centuries a beautiful park virtually unchanged to this day has been created.
The Chartreuse of Florence, also known as Chartreuse of the Galluzzo, is an ancient and magnificent complex of the Carthusians who established here in the course of the 14th century.
If you visit it, be careful not to miss the frescoes by Pontormo.