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 [...]

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 [...]

The historic villa Il Ferrale, halfway between Vinci and Anchiano, already existed in the Renaissance, but its present appearance is due to late 19th century restoration works. The imposing-looking [...]

The Collegiate Church of Saints Lawrence and Leonard is located in the historical centre of the city a few metres from the Town Hall and the Palazzo Pretorio. The exterior features a simple gabled [...]

Of all the gates in Florence's city walls, Porta San Frediano, founded in 1333 probably to a design by Andrea Pisano, is the largest and most imposing. Scapitozzata (i.e. lowered) in the 16th century [...]

A new museum dedicated to toys has opened in Florence. The items exhibited (more than a thousand) date from the 18th century to the second half of the 20th century and are a combination of two [...]

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 [...]