Scandicci, contemporary soul

All around Florence! Scandicci embodies the innovative and contemporary spirit of the region and the Florence metropolitan area.
Situated to the south-west of Florence and connected by the T1 tram line, it has become, following the creation of the Villa Costanza hub, a destination for visitors from all over the world.

Its territory is equally divided between a production plain and a hilly area of breathtaking beauty. Whilst, on the one hand, it can be regarded as a global hub for leather goods and haute couture – given that it is home to the factories and production centres of prestigious luxury brands – on the other hand, the hills, with their vineyards and dotted with historic villas, bear witness to its former agricultural heritage; today, the area is predominantly focused on tourism and hospitality, with a particular emphasis on outdoor activities.

In Scandicci, cultural life is vibrant, thanks to the theatres and festivals, as is social life, with well-attended events and fairs, foremost among which is the Scandicci Fair in October.

What to see in Scandicci

There are numerous artistic and historical treasures: the thousand-year-old Abbey of San Lorenzo and San Giuliano in Settimo; the Castello dell’Acciaiolo, just a stone’s throw from the town centre; the ancient parish churches; the pre-industrial site of Mulinaccio; Villa Castelpulci, now home to the Scuola Superiore della Magistratura; and the Renaissance villas of the great noble families that dot the hills.

Among the areas of outstanding natural beauty is the Poggio Valicaia Park, a vast expanse of farmland and woodland, where it is easy to come across works of art by contemporary artists.

Hiking and walking routes to Scandicci

This area is a must-visit for anyone who loves hiking, with 70 km of hiking trails through the hills, various links to the trail networks of Lastra a Signa, Montelupo, San Casciano Val di Pesa and Montespertoli, and numerous mountain-bike trails.

Among the walking routes that pass through here, the Renaissance Ring Road is particularly worth mentioning;See the map of all the walking routes in the Florence area.

How to get to Scandicci

The T1 tram line provides a link between Scandicci and the centre of Florence.

Download the All Around Florence brochure

To learn more about the history of the area surrounding Florence, download the brochure from the official tourism website of the Municipality of Florence and the Metropolitan City: Click here to download the brochure.