Empoli

A raft-boat connecting the two opposite banks of the Arno river and, above all, two places separated by the river itself: Capraia e Limite and Empoli. This unusual 'barchetto' connection, which moves...

Ideal for a picnic, walks in the countryside with children or simply to enjoy relaxing moments outdoors, there are many parks and equipped green spaces in the municipalities of the Empolese Valdelsa...

Once you get out of Florence the river Arno, in its race towards the sea, brushes the municipalities of Montelupo Fiorentino, Capraia e Limite, Empoli, Vinci, Cerreto Guidi and Fucecchio. We are in...

An itinerary to learn about the musicians who were born in this area, or who chose it as their home, among composers, singers and instrumentalists. First of all, we must remember the fundamental...

The itinerary takes its cue from the decision of the municipalities of Empoli, Capraia e Limite, Cerreto Guidi, Fucecchio, Montelupo Fiorentino and Vinci, to place a series of stumbling blocks, brass...

The palaces and buildings where famous people of the past have lived, retain the memory of its residents and pass it on to the new generations, offering itineraries for visiting and discovery in their...

The Empolese Valdelsa and Montalbano territory offers a large series of traditional events, related to both episodes of local history and activities that have always distinguished this area and which...

This route winds through a few places, mainly located in the Empolese Valdelsa area, that recall events and characters linked to the Supreme Poet. Let's start with the capital of the Empolese area...

The Arnovecchio area, located in an eroded riverbed of the Arno that was corrected during the 16th century, was marked in more recent times by extraction activities for the production of gravel...

There is a land, a few kilometres away from Florence, where nature, art and traditions have always coexisted and that, over the centuries, has given birth to illustrious personalities such as Leonardo...

If you are tired of the usual tourist destinations and you are looking for something different to visit, we suggest you to spend an afternoon in Empoli: a place that will surely amaze you with its...

During the last years, many museums in Italy developped specific itineraries for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and their carers. Musei Toscani per l’Alzheimer...

Every Saturday of the month except August market of the local agricultural products.

Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) was a well-known composer and pianist of the XX° century. He is the author of operas, texts for orchestras, piano and Lied singer. His XVIII century's house hosts a Center...

Jacopo Carucci called "The Pontormo" (1494 - 1556) was one of the most famous mannerist painter. He was born in a three floor Medieval building where objects and works of art are on display, showing...

The chosen venue for the museum is the Magazzino del Sale, an historical venue which had been used to stock salt from Volterra’s salines from 1365 up until the end of the 19th century. Empoli was a...

Most of the works hosted in this museum come from the adjoining Collegiate Church of San Andrea; the church was built in 1093, while the façade was probably added during the 12th century, following...

The Museum occupies part of the Palazzo Ghibellino, which stands on Piazza Farinata degli Uberti, the heart of Empoli city center. Palazzo Ghibellino faces the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea and is...