All around Florence

Why only stay in Florence when there’s so much more to see all around? The municipalities that make up Florence and the Florentine Area are excellent testimonials to the quality of the territory. These seventeen municipalities differ widely but have strong identifying features.

Which towns are we talking about?

Here is the complete list of towns to explore All Around Florence:

• Bagno a Ripoli the gentle hills close to the city, 7 km from Florence
• Calenzano medieval architecture vs. modernity, 13 km from Florence
• Campi Bisenzio   a lively residential area, 13 km from Florence
• Fiesole the most enviable hillside location, 6 km from Florence
• Figline e Incisa Valdarno two towns linked by their shared history, in the Valdarno, 30 km from Florence
• Florence the capital of this area, as well as of the Region of Tuscany
• Impruneta the very cradle of terracotta, 20 km from Florence
• Lastra a Signa a walled town and a town of music, 18 km from Florence
• Londa the gateway to the Foreste Casentinesi National Park, 38 km from Florence
• Pelago hills and vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see, 25 km from Florence
• Pontassieve nestled between a river, hills and an ancient village, 18 km from Florence
• Reggello combining forest and hills and overlooking the Valdarno, 32 km from Florence
• Rignano sull'Arno overlooking a varied landscape and the gentle countryside, 24 km from Florence
• Rufina a town of wine, along the River Sieve and amongst the hills, 32 km from Florence
• Scandicci lively and residential, 6 km from Florence
• Sesto Fiorentino the town of porcelain and ceramics, 8 km from Florence
• Signa the town of straw, 14 km from Florence
• Vaglia welcoming visitors towards the Mugello mountains, 18 km from Florence

What can we find in this area around Florence?

There are cities, villages and towns situated around Florence, set amidst a fascinating natural landscape; they all boast cultural attractions, historic buildings and artistic treasures, and each has its own distinctive features, including in terms of craftsmanship, folklore and food and wine.

Have you ever heard of the ‘Giant of the Apennines’, or the Roman Theatre where open-air performances take place in the summer? Or perhaps the ‘Carro Matto’ that wobbles its way through the centre of Florence? You’re bound to be familiar with the straw hats (known as ‘Florentine hats’), or the terracotta from Imprunetaand ceramics from the Richard Ginori factory. 
And did you know that the tenor Enrico Caruso had a villa built for himself on these hills?

These are just a few examples of what you’ll find as you explore the Florence and Florentine Area tourist region: a vibrant area where human activities – from crafts to industry to technology – blend seamlessly with nature, creating an environment that’s unique in the world.
A corner of Tuscany just waiting to be discovered, where tradition is more alive than ever – in the cuisine, in the crafts, in the local specialities and in the folk festivals.

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