Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Fiesole, Italy
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2.6 km
184 m
Experience Fiesole in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in FiesoleSight 1: San Bernardino a Borgunto
The church of San Bernardino in Borgunto is a religious building in Fiesole, Italy, located in the ancient village of stonemasons ("Borgunto"), in via Francesco Colzi 7.
Sight 2: Tombe Etrusche
The Etruscan tombs of Via del Bargellino are an archaeological complex in Fiesole.
Sight 3: Tabernacolo del Poggerello
The Tabernacle of Poggerello is a tabernacle located in Fiesole, in Piazzetta del Ghirlandaio.
Sight 4: Santa Maria Primerana
The Church of Santa Maria Primerana is a Roman Catholic church located in the Tuscan town of Fiesole. It encloses the eastern end of Piazza Mino, next to the Praetorian Palace.
Sight 5: Cattedrale di San Romolo
Fiesole Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of Saint Romulus of Fiesole, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Fiesole, Tuscany, central Italy. It is the seat of the Bishop of Fiesole and is dedicated to Saint Romulus.
Sight 6: Museo Bandini
The Bandini Museum is located in Fiesole. It was founded by Canon Angelo Maria Bandini in 1795, in the church of Sant'Ansano. On his death, Bandini bequeathed the museum to the Fiesole Chapter in his will.
Sight 7: Area Archeologica
Excavations in the archaeological area of Fiesole include a Roman theatre, baths, an Etruscan-Roman temple and an archaeological museum. They are located between Via Duprè, Via delle Mura Etrusche and Via Marini. It contains finds from the third century B.C. to the second century A.D.
Sight 8: Monumento ai Tre Carabinieri
The Monument to the Three Carabinieri is a sculpture located in the Park of Remembrance dedicated to the Martyrs of Fiesole, created by Marcello Guasti in 1964.
Sight 9: Basilica di Sant'Alessandro
The Basilica of Sant'Alessandro is a Catholic church in Fiesole, Italy. Built in the 6th century on the site of an Etruscan temple, it is the oldest church in Fiesole. The neoclassical façade was added in the early 19th century, while the interior remains largely preserved in its original design.
Sight 10: Villa Medici
The Villa Medici is a patrician villa in Fiesole, Tuscany, Italy, the fourth oldest of the villas built for the Medici family. It was built between 1451 and 1457. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed as Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany.
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