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Fiesole is a great change from the big city of Florence. It is peaceful, quiet, and beautiful. It’s nice to head up there for a cup of coffee or stay for lunch. Wander the streets and enjoy the view of Florence in the distance.
During one of my stays in Florence I travelled up to Fiesole on the hop on hop off bus but you can also travel up on the local public transport. It was easy on the hop on hop off bus as they return regularly throughout the day so after a couple of hours of being up in Fiesole I then took another one of the buses back to Florence. The views were spectacular on the way up and on the way back.
The ATAF Florence city bus to Fiesole is Number 7 which runs about every half an hour until almost midnight so that it is possible to remain in Fiesole for dinner. The bus line starts at Via La Pira (on the side very close to Piazza San Marco) in Florence.
If you are staying in Florence for a few days a day trip to Fiesole is a must for any one
Aside from the sights of interest within and near Fiesole itself, on a sunny day the view from the Fiesolean hills out over Florence is spectacularly beautiful.
It is definitely worth at least half a day. There’s a list of things to see on the Fiesole website http://www.fiesole.com/ but part of the reason for going up there is the pleasant atmosphere. When Florence is really hot, Fiesole often has a cool breeze blowing.
For the best views of Florence you need to walk up the hill through the steep pedestrian street which is on the left of the main square when you get to Fiesole. After about 100 meters you will arrive at the lookout overlooking Florence.
Fiesole is a great place to spend a few hours or a day. There are also some great places to eat in the area, lovely gardens and the views are stunning.
It sounds wonderful Lyn, I have never been there or knew it existed. Next time I visit Florence I will certainly make the trip. Thanks again for all your wonderful info and photos.
Thanks Donna. You have always been so supportive which I appreciate. It is worth a trip up there and it is so easy
Fiesole is well worth the visit. It’s also lovely to get away from the craziness of Florence sometimes!
Yes Catherine, the main reason for me was to have a break from Florence. It is so close and so easy and just such a lovely escape Lyn
On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 4:09 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Very beautiful, Lyn! I’ll be in Florence very soon for a conference about my book on Pope Francis. We’ll be in Santa Maria Novella, in the ancient chemist’s laboratory… Thanks for the post!
Thanks Roberto. I also will be in Florence soon. May. I can hardly wait
On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 6:14 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Lyn, my Florence event will be on May 9, from 9 pm…
I won’t forget that date. It is my birthday. I am arriving in Bagni di lucca on May 10 How long is your event for On 10/03/2014 7:22 PM, “Travelling Italy with Lyn” wrote:
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Incredible! But the event will end after 11 pm… Happy Birthday in advance!
Grazie
Looks fabulous as always Lyn. Can’t wait to get there and see it all
So much to see hey. Pretty exciting
Wonderful information about Fiesole. Thanks Lyn
Thanks Gail.
Very nice Lyn. I visited once and had dinner at a restaurant overlooking florence. It was a view to be remembered.
Dinner up there would be spectacular. Thanks Susan
Lyn
A presto, Lyn
Oh how beautiful lyn
Another beautiful place to see & you will be there on your Birthday – Wow..We will be thinking of you..Kay
Thanks Kay. My birthday will be in Rome. Then we travel to Tuscany on 10th