Tuscany - Florence province (city excluded)

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I've been many times in the Province of Florence, some of which are for tourism. I will limit myself to certain impressions. As a child I went for the first time in Fiesole with my mother, I went back a second time in school trip as a boy and a third time after many years in the company of a friend. The Fiesole that I remember most is the sight of a child because I was fascinated by its numerous monuments and historical sites concentrated in this small town situated on a hill above Florence. Because of its location Fiesole is the natural terrace from where you can enjoy one of the best views of the city. Before etrusca Roman city retains an archaeological area with amphitheater still used for performances and the remains of Terme. The area is near the main square overlooked by the Palazzo del Comune, the Episcopal Seminary and the Romanesque cathedral. Element is visible from much of the city with crenellated clock tower. At the top of Fiesole, where once stood the Acropolis, now place the Church of San Francesco with the attached monastery cloisters which sober.
Another trip made by bus as a child is the Shrine of Montesenario spot on a hill north of Florence. On another occasion, always as a child, I visited a big crib in the Certosa di Galluzzo Florence. Several times I was also in Vinci, a typical Tuscan town surrounded by rolling hills of this region. In the historical center that takes part in a hill there is a castle, but especially the memory of Leonardo that permeates the air, roads and houses of this place. E 'interest in the Castle of the Counts Guidi visit the museum that contains numerous ideas of the great genius reconstructed models. In the center a large monument plays Man Vitruvius. Not far from town but in the open country I visited the birthplace of Leonardo, very simple and essential. Another place is visited Fucecchio with its old town gathered around the Collegiata. I was also once in Certaldo, the town of Boccaccio. The historical center, surrounded by walls, is situated on a hill can be reached by a funicular to crimagliera starting from the lower city. In this medieval village shows the House of Boccaccio, the Church and the beautiful Palazzo Pretorio full of coats of arms on the facade in brick.
During a tour nell'Aretino I have stayed at Consuma, placed on the homonymous mountain resort Step two in the Province of Florence and Arezzo. On awakening I realized that the country was surrounded by thick woods. I tried to go to reach the Monastery of Vallombrosa unsuccessfully because the road was stopped. After some time are now at Vallombrosa. The Hermitage is located in the middle of a great forest and is an oasis of peace, which calls to prayer and meditation. I visited the Church and the Monastery where a monaco we explained the techniques for the production of distillates.
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