Points of interest

The Shrine is located in the Cittadella di Loppiano, spiritual centre of the Focolari Movement. The contemporary architecture building was established by Chiara Lubich, founder of the Movement, and...

The historic mansion dates back to the end of the 14th century, it was built by the Franzesi della Foresta family as a summer residence and, later, their administrator and family notary Ser Ristoro...

Standing in the village of Gaville, surrounded by olive trees, is the Romanesque parish church consecrated to Saint Romulus martyr, the first Bishop of Fiesole. The stone building was built at the...

Along the old Via Aretina, which once connected Florence with Arezzo through the Valdarno, at the beginning of the 13th century a small shelter was built by the noble benefactor Dioticidiede di...

Built between 1716 and 1717 by order of San Leonardo da Porto Maurizio, reformed Franciscan, as a place of solitude and meditation for Franciscan friars, the Convento dell'Incontro overlooks Florence...

The Church of San Romolo is a wonderful example of medieval architecture, housing a rich artistic heritage. The entrance is preceded by a loggia with pillars overlooking the surrounding hills. The one...

The San Pietro parish church in Vaglia has very ancient origins. Indeed it already appears in a document dated 983 in which emperor Ottone III confirmed the properties of the Florentine chapter. Right...

The Municipal Vallesiana Library is located along the main street of the high old town, in a historic building dating back to the 18th century. It was inaugurated on 17th of November 1889 with a...

The park of the former Royal Stables is also known as the Porta Romana garden. Located in the Oltrarno, it is the continuation of the Boboli Gardens. The two parks are separated by the old city walls...

The first document of the religious complex dates back to 1278, but it is thought that its foundation was much earlier. The church is dedicated to the Holy Cross and was home to the Franciscan...