Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Florence Cathedral
Florence, Italy
The Duomo, topped by Brunelleschi's enormous red-tiled dome.
Historic site · Italy · Tuscany
Fiesole
A hilltop town above Florence with Roman and Etruscan ruins and wide views.
Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Fiesole matters
A short bus ride from Florence, Fiesole sits on a hill with a view back over the city. It has a Roman theatre, ancient baths, an archaeological museum and a quiet square. It was settled long before Florence and offers a cooler escape in summer.
Talking points
- It existed before Florence.
- Roman and Etruscan remains sit in an archaeological area.
- A local bus runs up from the city.
- Cooler air and a good viewpoint.
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