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Perched on a hill overlooking the Arno valley, Fiesole gives the traveler a breezy location from which to admire the city of Florence in all of its Renaissance splendor. The ancient Etruscans knew a good spot when they saw one and chose to settle here establishing Fiesole about 400 years before the Romans founded Florence. We will spend a good part of the day exploring Fiesole's archeological site of the theater built in the 1st century B.C., and the "Museo Civico" with its well displayed Roman-Etruscan artifacts. There is also a small museum with a "smashing" selection of ceramics by Della Robbia, pottery from the 1400's. Lunch will be at one of the charming ristorantes on the main Piazza Mina da Fiesole. There is a unique little shop selling hand-made leather goods for the office and home that you will want to see. Fiesole promises to be a delightful visit with a spectacular panorama of Florence ... "Il Magnifico" Don't forget! April's Special! $500.00 off your tour package price if you recruit 2 travel participants!!!! |
