📌Italian Museum of Planetary Sciences

The exhibits on display (meteorites, impact rocks and minerals) and the story these exhibits tell.

In fact, the visitor, through the expansion of the space around him, in a semi-dark environment, illuminated only by the diffused light coming from the windows, is involved in a sort of journey through time and space, which starting from the origin of the Universe winds its way to the formation and evolution of our Solar System and of the planet Earth in particular.

The key witnesses to this fascinating story are the precious meteorites from space that contain unique information about the first moments of the birth of the planets.

the large Nantan meteorite which, with its 272 kg of weight, represents the heaviest meteorite specimen exhibited in a museum in all of Italy. Furthermore, this is the only meteorite that can be freely touched by visitors, thus allowing a unique and rare experience.

The visit to the Museum is completed by 17 interactive multimedia stations, with information on the different thematic sections that make up the Museum, the three-dimensional model of the Solar System in scale and the small room called “quadrisphere” where the visitor can watch a multi-projection that, thanks to a complex play of mirrors, tells with evocative sounds and images the birth and evolution of the Solar System and of our planet in particular.

Did you find a meteorite?

The Museum carries out classification activities of new meteorites.

Given that finding a meteorite is an extremely rare but not impossible event, if you think you have found one, send some detailed photos of the sample to this address msp@fondazioneparsec.it, together with a description of the place and time of the discovery as well as information such as the weight, dimensions and any magnetic properties of the sample itself.

Based on the information received, we will evaluate the need to view the sample, which may be shipped or delivered by hand, and possibly perform petrographic and chemical-mineralogical analyses to determine whether or not it is a meteorite.

Via Galcianese 20/H Prato

Florence on this side of the Arno and Florence on the other side of the Arno in a perfect three-day itinerary.

Non abbiate "furia"…c'è tanto da vedere….fidatevi! Pronti a camminare👟?

Day 1: Panoramas and Medieval Heart

Morning: Fiesole and the View from Above

If you want to get a sense of how beautiful the historic center, the city, and the hills surrounding Florence are, our advice is to start from a panoramic viewpoint. You’re in luck because you’re staying here and can begin right from the campsite. The first move? Go straight to discover our terrace!

Chi sceglie il Camping Panoramico Fiesole ha il privilegio di vivere la tranquillità di Fiesole e, al tempo stesso, la comodità di avere Firenze a portata di mano: per molti è il vero Camping di Firenze .

Step-by-step route: At the end of our private road, turn right onto Via Corsica and follow it all the way to the fork, then turn left onto Via Poeti, Via Mari, Via di Monte Ceceri, and Via Verdi. Right here, a fabulous view opens up over Florence from above—wonderful! You can see the entire center and the Arno River splitting the city and winding into the hills. At the end, you’ll arrive at Piazza Mino da Fiesole.

A Fiesole si prende il bus 7 per Firenze - qui accaparratevi subito il posto sul lato sinistro per avere scorci unici sulla collina e sulla città. Si scende in Piazza della Libertà e si prende il tram T2 e la fermata sarà in Piazza San Marco.

Afternoon: from the Duomo to Piazza della Signoria

Piazza San Marco is home to the church, convent , and museum of San Marco , which houses the world’s largest collection of Renaissance works by Beato Angelico. Just a few steps away on Via Ricasoli is the Accademia Gallery with Michelangelo’s David —be sure to book well in advance.

I recommend reaching Piazza Duomo from Piazza SS Annunziata . In this square, stand with your back to the church: on the left, you’ll find the Palazzo degli Innocenti, and above the loggia, there’s the “always open window” that no one can ever close. Also, try counting the bees on the statue of Ferdinando I de’ Medici—it’s impossible!

Take Via dei Servi, where you’ll begin to truly “understand” the city. You’ll arrive at the Duomo , and you won’t be able to take your eyes off this exceptional monument.

Take a walk around the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore —it will be an intoxicating experience. Pause and you’ll discover so many details; look up and admire the dome. Brunelleschi’s remarkable innovation was building it without the use of supporting scaffolding—no wooden structure could have borne such weight. We Florentines always say, “ancora oggi un si sa come ha fatto” (even today, we don’t know how he managed to do it).

Curiosity about the Duomo : on the façade, there’s a bull’s head —want to know more? The head is a tribute to the animals that helped transport materials for the construction, but legend tells a story of betrayal. On Via Ricasoli lived a tailor who was extremely jealous of his wife, while she found joy in the company of a master builder. When the tailor discovered the affair, he reported them both. The builder, quick and cunning, placed the bull’s head facing the tailor’s windows to remind him he was a betrayed husband.

From here, head straight to Piazza della Signoria—the heart of Florence’s political life—a beautiful open-air museum: the Loggia dei Lanzi , Palazzo Vecchio , and the statue of the Neptune Fountain by Ammannati, nicknamed by Florentines the “Biancone” (the big white one). Built with precious Carrara marble, it is the whitest statue of them all.

Evening: First Views of the Arno

Continue toward Ponte Vecchio, passing by the Uffizi. Admire Florence from Ponte Vecchio, the “bridge of gold” that links this side of the Arno to the other. From here, you’ll spot Piazzale Michelangelo, the Church of San Miniato al Monte, the river with its bridges, and the lungarni lined with fascinating palaces.

If you are still in the center eat a homemade ice cream, have an aperitif with a view and wait for the sunset because in the dark the city is different and very beautiful! On Lungarno Acciaioli you can take fantastic photos with really particular lights and shadows.

Day 2: Renaissance and Hidden Treasures

Morning: the Uffizi and the Renaissance Churches

Start your day early with a visit to the Uffizi —it goes without saying what an incredible museum it is! News: after years of closure, the Vasari Corridor has reopened, allowing you to walk above Ponte Vecchio to reach the other side of the Arno, the Boboli Gardens , and Palazzo Pitti.

Afternoon: the Wonders of the Center

🟡 Church of Santa Maria Novella: an elegant façade with green and white marble in the typical Renaissance style. Inside, you’ll find Giotto’s Crucifix, Brunelleschi’s Crucifix, Masaccio’s Trinity , and Ghirlandaio’s frescoes.

🟡 Basilica of San Lorenzo: Florence’s cathedral, consecrated by Saint Ambrose in 393 AD and rebuilt by Filippo Brunelleschi in the 15th century. Michelangelo’s design for the façade was never carried out. Inside, you’ll find the Old Sacristy. Don’t miss the Medicean Laurentian Library (designed by Michelangelo and completed by Vasari and Ammannati, commissioned by the Medici family to safeguard their treasure of papyri, manuscripts, and volumes) and the Medici Chapels (the burial place of many members of the Medici family, including Michelangelo’s New Sacristy and the Chapel of the Princes).

🟡 Medici Riccardi Palace: a Renaissance palace commissioned by Cosimo the Elder de’ Medici from Michelozzo around the mid-15th century. Inside, visit the Chapel of the Magi, frescoed by Benozzo Gozzoli—though the subject is religious ( The Journey of the Magi ), it features portraits of members of the Medici family and political figures of the time.

Afternoon/evening: shopping and traditions

🟡 Palazzo Strozzi (one of the most significant Renaissance buildings in Florence: it features a wide and majestic courtyard accessible through three large arches. Today, it hosts important art exhibitions) and Via Tornabuoni (an elegant street lined with numerous high-fashion boutiques).

🟡 Piazza della Repubblica: once Roman in style, the square’s current appearance—with 19th-century buildings and a triumphal arch—is the result of the urban redevelopment carried out when Florence was the capital of Italy. Historic cafés overlook the square.

🟡 The Fountain of the Porcellino (actually a wild boar), created by Pietro Tacca in 1633, is located beside the loggia of the Mercato Nuovo. According to popular tradition, touching the Porcellino’s snout brings good luck, and if you place a coin in the animal’s mouth and it falls through the grate, your wish will come true. The original statue is kept inside the Bardini Museum.

If you have time during these first two days:

🟡 Orsanmichele: In 1290, Arnolfo di Cambio built a loggia for the grain trade in place of the original church. After the fire of 1304, it was rebuilt even larger. In 1380, the loggia was enclosed and once again transformed into a church, while maintaining its original shape—unusual for a religious building.

🟡 Orsanmichele: In 1290, Arnolfo di Cambio built a loggia for the grain trade in place of the original church. After the fire of 1304, it was rebuilt even larger. In 1380, the loggia was enclosed and once again transformed into a church, while maintaining its original shape—unusual for a religious building.

Day 3: The Authentic Oltrarno

Morning: Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens

Cross the Ponte Vecchio, leaving the Duomo behind you, and you will find yourself on the other side of the Arno.

Walk along Via Guicciardini and at the end of this elegant street, lined with beautiful historic palaces, you’ll arrive at Piazza Pitti—truly a wonder of wonders! The square is dominated by the façade of the majestic Palazzo Pitti, dating back to the 15th century, named after its first owner, the Florentine banker Luca Pitti. Later purchased by Cosimo I de’ Medici, it also became the royal residence of the Habsburg-Lorraine and Savoy dynasties.

The palace is home to numerous museums (including the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, the Palatine Gallery, the Royal Apartments, the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Museum of Fashion and Costume) and is enhanced by the Boboli Gardens, one of the finest examples of Italian-style gardens. Inside, among its many works, you can admire the Roman amphitheater with the Egyptian obelisk at its center, Buontalenti’s Grotto, large fountains such as those of Neptune and Ocean, and the lemon house. Next to the garden lies Forte Belvedere—well worth a visit, offering yet another view of the city.

Afternoon: the Santo Spirito District

In the middle of the square, stand with your back to the palace and slip into Sdrucciolo dei Pitti (a characteristic alley with artisan shops). Cross Via Maggio (the street of antique dealers) and you’ll find yourself in Santo Spirito: a lively, cheerful district, home to markets and artisan fairs.

There are traditional trattorias, characteristic bars, small shops where you can enjoy stuffed schiacciata, artisan workshops, and artists’ studios. The square is surrounded by beautiful 15th-century palaces and the Basilica of the same name. Step inside the Church of Santo Spirito, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1444. Inside, you’ll find remarkable works of art, including a wooden crucifix attributed to a young Michelangelo.

Afternoon/Evening: Brancacci Chapel and Hidden Corners

Now take Via Sant’Agostino and Via Santa Monaca, and you’ll arrive at Piazza del Carmine, where the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine stands—so important because it houses the Brancacci Chapel (be sure to book a visit, it’s extraordinary). It contains the famous cycle of frescoes depicting scenes from the life of St. Peter and the Original Sin, begun by Masolino and Masaccio in 1424 and completed by Filippino Lippi.

On the other side of the Arno, look for Piazza della Passera : a small square, rich in Florentine history and culture.

Panoramic Spots Not to Miss:

• Piazzale Michelangelo: the panoramic terrace overlooking Florence par excellence, built in 1869 by architect Giuseppe Poggi

• Church of San Miniato al Monte: decorated with green and white marble, Romanesque style interior and the monumental cemetery next door houses the tomb of Carlo Lorenzini (Collodi), the author of Pinocchio

Interesting facts about bridges and the Arno:

Il fiume con i suoi ponti ed i suoi lungarni ricchi di palazzi affascinanti con tante storie e caratteristiche: un esempio è la chiesa di S. Iacopo Sopr'Arno (per i fiorentini irriverenti, si chiama "la chiesa con il sedere in Arno"): ha l'abside che poggia sulle protuberanze architettoniche che la sorreggono e la fanno sporgere sul fiume.

Other places to visit if you have time:

• 🟡Bargello Museum

• 🟡Badia Fiorentina

• 🟡Biblioteca delle Oblate - entra cerca e bada li che vista? (come in look and look there what sight?)

E dopo una giornata intensa tra arte, storia e passeggiate, non c'è niente di meglio che rilassarsi nella nostra piscina del nostro camping , immersa nel verde e situata in posizione panoramica.

In Florence there is a little-known tour route of great cultural interest: the Cenacoli, rich in frescoes and monumental panels with the theme of the Last Supper.

The works are kept in the place for which they were conceived and commissioned between the 14th and 16th centuries.

An itinerary that opens with Taddeo Gaddi in Santa Croce around 1340 and continues with Orcagna, Andrea del Castagno, Ghirlandaio, Perugino, Franciabigio until arriving at the late sixteenth century with Andrea del Sarto and Alessandro Allori, who will close the journey with the Last Supper in the Carmine (1582).

💫LAST SUPPER OF SAN SALVI

In the ancient refectory of the Vallombrosan abbey on the outskirts of Florence, Andrea del Sarto painted the realistic fresco of the Last Supper, his most spectacular masterpiece, one of the most beautiful paintings in the universe (begun in 1519 and completed in 1527).

💫STOCKING SUPPER

The convent where Franciabigio frescoed the entire back wall with the Last Supper (1514) was called S. Giovanni alla Porta di San Pier Gattolino, later deriving its current name from the hood of the Ingesuati monks.

💫THE FOLIGNO LAST SUPPER

Cenacolo di Foligno: in the refectory of the former convent of the Franciscan Tertiaries of S. Onofrio, known as Fuligno, Perugino painted the Last Supper (ca. 1495). Characterized by the bright Umbrian background, while the figures appear to be from the school.

💫LAST SUPPER OF SAN MARCO Domenico Ghirlandaio's fresco depicting the Last Supper (ca. 1482) decorates the small refectory of the Dominican convent of San Marco.

💫THE LAST SUPPER OF ALL SAINTS At the head of the large refectory of the convent of All Saints is depicted the Last Supper by Domenico Ghirlandaio (1480), and the sinopia of the fresco is also visible.

💫LAST SUPPER IN S. CROCE The Last Supper by Taddeo Gaddi (ca. 1340) with the Tree of the Cross and other scenes above it, fresco. Formerly attributed to Giotto, it is perhaps the first great representation of the 'Supper' in Florence.

💫LAST SUPPER OF SANTO SPIRITO Fragment of the Last Supper (underneath the scene of the Crucifixion) by Andrea Orcagna (ca. 1370), fresco.

💫LAST SUPPER OF SANTA APOLLONIA The Last Supper (before 1450), dominated by the Crucifixion, Deposition and Resurrection, is the fresco masterpiece of Andrea Del Castagno.

Il Camping Panoramico Fiesole: la base perfetta per le vostre vacanze family in toscana

Il Camping Panoramico Fiesole rappresenta la scelta ideale per le famiglie che cercano un campeggio per bambini in Toscana immerso nella natura ma vicino alle principali attrazioni. Dalla nostra posizione privilegiata nelle colline fiorentine, con vista mozzafiato su Firenze , potrete facilmente raggiungere decine di attrazioni pensate per i più piccoli, trasformando ogni giornata in un'avventura indimenticabile.

Soggiornando nel nostro camping family-friendly , avrete accesso immediato sia alle meraviglie di Firenze che alle bellezze naturalistiche della Toscana, il tutto partendo da una base sicura e attrezzata per le esigenze delle famiglie con bambini.

Firenze con i Bambini: a due passi dal campeggio

📌 Antica Giostra Toscana Un tuffo nel passato che affascinerà grandi e piccini! Questa giostra storica è una testimonianza dell'antico certame cavalleresco e rappresenta il modo perfetto per iniziare la vostra esplorazione di Firenze dopo una tranquilla colazione in campeggio.

• Orari : 10:00 - 24:00 | Piazza della Repubblica

• Dal campeggio : Facilmente raggiungibile con autobus urbano

📌 Pinocchio Museum Experience Un'esperienza immersiva di un'ora che trasporterà i vostri bambini nel mondo di Pinocchio. Perfetta per il pomeriggio, quando dopo il pranzo al sacco preparato in campeggio, volete un'attività al coperto e coinvolgente.

• Orari : 10:00 - 18:00 | Via Ricasoli

• Consiglio camping : Prenotate i laboratori in anticipo e godetevi un aperitivo in città prima di rientrare al tramonto per ammirare Firenze dalle terrazze del campeggio

Musei interattivi per piccoli esploratori

📌 Museo delle Illusioni Divertente e sorprendente, questo museo offre illusioni ottiche, opere d'arte misteriose, indovinelli e mondi sottosopra. Un'attività perfetta per stimolare la curiosità dei bambini dopo una mattinata di relax in campeggio.

• Orari : 10:00 - 19:00 | Borgo Albizi 29

📌 Museo di Leonardo Da Vinci Esperienza consigliatissima! I bambini possono esplorare e toccare le riproduzioni fedeli delle invenzioni geniali di Leonardo. Il museo è facilmente raggiungibile dal nostro campeggio e offre un'attività educativa coinvolgente per tutta la famiglia.

• Orari :

  • Aprile-Ottobre: 9:30 - 19:30 (ultimo ingresso 18:30)

  • Novembre-Marzo: 10:00 - 19:00 (ultimo ingresso 18:00)

• Ubicazione : Via dei Servi

Scoperte scientifiche e avventure culturali

📌 Museo della Specola - 250 Anni di Scienza! Il più antico museo scientifico aperto al pubblico compie 250 anni nel 2025! Perfetto per famiglie ospiti del nostro campeggio che amano unire divertimento e apprendimento. Le sale delle Cere Anatomiche e il Salone degli Scheletri con 120 vetrine affascineranno i vostri piccoli naturalisti.

Eventi speciali per famiglie in campeggio:

• 5 aprile : Caccia agli Scheletri

• 3 maggio : Animali in Gioco

• 7 giugno : Caccia agli Scheletri

• Orari : 9:00 - 17:00 | Via Romana 17

• Dal campeggio : Perfetto per una gita mattutina, con rientro per il pranzo

📌 Museo di Galileo Nel museo si possono ammirare i preziosi strumenti e cimeli di Galileo Galilei. Consultate il sito per le tante attività proposte: https://www.museogalileo.it/it/attivita/calendario.html

• Orari : 9:30 - 18:00 | Piazza de Giudici 1

📌 Museo Archeologico Nazionale Percorsi tematici studiati per stimolare la curiosità dei bambini: antico Egitto con i segreti delle mummie, miti greci con le avventure degli dei. Il bellissimo giardino (visitabile su prenotazione) è perfetto per una pausa rilassante.

📌 Museo del Calcio Per i piccoli tifosi! Situato al Centro Tecnico FIGC di Coverciano, raccoglie passato e presente della Nazionale Italiana.

• Orari : Lunedì-Domenica 10:00 - 18:00 | Via Aldo Palazzeschi 20

Avventure nella natura: il territorio intorno al campeggio

Parchi Avventura nelle Vicinanze

📌 Parco Avventura "Il Gigante" A soli 15 minuti dal nostro campeggio! 6 percorsi sugli alberi con teleferiche fino a 100 metri e 12 percorsi adatti ai bambini dai 3 anni. La posizione ideale per combinare l'emozione dell'avventura con la comodità del rientro in campeggio per il pranzo.

• Ubicazione : Via Bolognese, di fronte al Parco di Villa Demidoff

📌 Villa Demidoff - Parco Mediceo di Pratolino Un tesoro naturalistico a portata di campeggio! Oltre al famoso Colosso dell'Appennino del Giambologna, offre percorsi trekking perfetti per famiglie, 99 specie animali diverse e alberi monumentali. Ideale per una giornata completa nella natura.

• Come arrivare dal campeggio : Bus n° 25 o linea 307/a

• Contatti : parcomediceodipratolino@cittàmetropolitana.fi.it

📌 Parco Avventura Vincigliata 8 percorsi avventura con salti nel vuoto da 15 metri, ponti tibetani e carrucole. Sempre aperto, perfetto per una gita spontanea quando il tempo è bello!

• Ubicazione : Via Vincigliata, 21

Gite giornaliere con partenza dal campeggio

Partendo dal comfort del nostro campeggio family-friendly , potete organizzare fantastiche gite giornaliere in alcuni dei parchi tematici più belli della Toscana.

In provincia: avventure a portata di giornata

📌 Giardino Zoologico di Pistoia Un'esperienza unica con il "Passaporto del Viaggiatore" per collezionare timbri durante l'esplorazione. Imperdibile la visita notturna tra linci, lupi e panda minori!

• Orari : Tutti i giorni 9:30 - 17:00 | Via Pieve a Celle 160, Pistoia

• Dal campeggio : Perfetto per una gita giornaliera con rientro serale

📌 Parco di Pinocchio - Collodi Il Paese dei Balocchi vi aspetta! Un percorso a tappe con sculture ed edifici tematici, più lo Storico Giardino Garzoni e la Casa delle Farfalle con centinaia di farfalle tropicali 🦋.

• Orari : Aperto tutti i giorni (consultare sito per orari)

• Ubicazione : Via San Gennaro n. 5, Collodi (Pescia)

📌 Parco Preistorico Peccioli 22 riproduzioni di dinosauri a grandezza naturale 🦖 su 3 ettari di verde, più go-kart per i ragazzi. Un'avventura preistorica che entusiasmerà tutta la famiglia!

• Ubicazione : Via dei Cappuccini 70/72, Peccioli (PI)

Scegliere il Camping Panoramico Fiesole per le vostre vacanze family

Il nostro campeggio per bambini in Toscana non è solo un luogo dove dormire, ma il punto di partenza strategico per esplorare tutte queste meraviglie. La posizione privilegiata vi permette di:

✅ Raggiungere Firenze con mezzi pubblici

✅ Immergervi nella natura delle colline toscane

✅ Godere di tramonti spettacolari sulla città del rinascimento

✅ Avere una base sicura e attrezzata per le famiglie

✅ Alternare cultura, natura e relax secondo i vostri ritmi

Prenotate il vostro soggiorno e trasformate le vacanze in Toscana in un'avventura indimenticabile per tutta la famiglia!

Welcome

Fiesole si trova in collina a circa 7 km dal centro storico di Firenze .

La città ha origini antichissime risalenti all'epoca etrusca, fu una florida colonia romana ed è da questo insediamento che sembra aver avuto origine la città di Florentia: per questo motivo Fiesole viene considerata la “madre” della città di Firenze.

La grande attrattiva del territorio fiesolano deriva in parte dal fascino degli itinerari fra boschi e colline , e in parte dalla densità di monumenti e vestigia del suo antichissimo passato.

La città si articola attorno a Piazza Mino da Fiesole , centro focale del Comune: da piazza Mino si estende su un vasto territorio fatto di monumenti, ville storiche, percorsi nella natura e di borghi storici come Maiano e Vincigliata .

Se stai pianificando una gita veloce da Firenze, tre o quattro ore sono sufficienti per visitare il Teatro Romano, fare una passeggiata nel centro storico e goderti il panorama da Piazza Mino. È perfetto per chi vuole assaporare l'essenza di Fiesole senza fretta, magari abbinando la visita a una giornata fiorentina.

Ma se hai deciso di soggiornare al Camping Panoramico Fiesole , ti consiglio di dedicare almeno una giornata intera a questo gioiello toscano. Inizia la mattina visitando con calma i siti archeologici e i musei, fermati per un pranzo tipico in uno dei ristorantini del centro, e nel pomeriggio esplora la Basilica di Sant'Alessandro e il Convento di San Francesco. Il tramonto dal belvedere è qualcosa che non dimenticherai facilmente, e la cosa bella è che potrai tornare tranquillamente al camping senza preoccuparti dell'ultimo autobus!

💫L'area archeologica fiesolana

It is a precious jewel of the city and one of the most important in Tuscany. It includes a Roman theater, an Etruscan-Roman temple and an archaeological museum. It will allow you to discover the beauty and culture of the Etruscan, Roman and Lombard peoples through the traces they left there. The first documented archaeological discoveries in the area date back to the end of the eighteenth century, but it was not until 1877 that systematic excavations were carried out to bring to light and simultaneously restore the Roman theater first, the Roman baths then and, finally, the Etruscan-Roman temple. The temple, located on the west side of the area and probably dedicated to the goddess Minerva, is the oldest building. It had several phases of life, the first of which dates back to the Etruscan era and was still being excavated in the 1960s. The area occupied by the temple was then the most extensively used in the Lombard era as a necropolis, with the construction of numerous tombs, arranged according to a precise orientation.

Opening days and times to the public, always updated, on: www.museidifiesole.it

The Roman Theatre

The Roman theater of Fiesole was built in the 1st century BC for theatrical performances, with a capacity of 3,000 spectators. The arena is surrounded by semicircular steps and a stage that overlooks the surrounding valley, offering a splendid panoramic view. Today the Roman theater of Fiesole, in addition to being an important tourist attraction, is still used for cultural events and theatrical performances that are scheduled during the summer, including the "Estate Fiesolana" festival.

Portigiani Street 1
Visits: April-September, 10am-7pm; March and October, 10am-6pm; November-February, Wednesday-Monday, 10am-2pm.

The Civic Archaeological Museum

The Museum preserves archaeological finds, testifying to human settlements since the Bronze Age. The museum houses a rich collection of findings that cover the entire Etruscan period and the long Roman domination. Among the exhibits there are statues, vases, coins, jewels and finds of various kinds that allow us to better understand the history of ancient Tuscany.

Portigiani Street 1
Visits: April-September, 10-19; March and October 10-18; November-December, Tuesday-Sunday 10-14; January-February Monday, Wednesday-Sunday 10-14.

Etruscan walls

The walk along the route of the Etruscan walls is an experience not to be missed. You will have the opportunity, given the exceptional nature of their high position, to have a view of the entire city of Fiesole and a 360° view of the Arno plain to the south and the Mugnone valley to the north, extending the view to the Apennine passes. The construction of the walls, evidence of the Etruscan past of this territory, is probably associated with the 4th century BC, also by virtue of the expansion that involved Fiesole and the centers of Etruria in this period. Defined as 'cyclopean', the walls were built with large square blocks of pietra serena, laid dry and with the pseudoisodomic technique. Little is known about the gates that opened in the walls. Today, walking along the route, remains of wall fragments are visible on the north side in via delle Mura etrusche and on the east side in via Mari.

Portigiani Street 1
Visits: April-September, 10am-7pm; March and October, 10am-6pm; November-February, Wednesday-Monday, 10am-2pm.

💫The Cathedral of Fiesole

The Duomo of Fiesole, or Cathedral of San Romolo, is the main Catholic place of worship in Fiesole, the episcopal seat of the diocese of the same name. Dating back to 1028 , the cathedral has a Romanesque style with a bell tower crowned by Guelph battlements.

The facade of the Cathedral is decorated with a Gothic rose window and various bas-reliefs, while the interior is made up of a central nave and two side naves.

Inside the church there are paintings, frescoes and sculptures by great artists such as Mino da Fiesole, Andrea della Robbia and Cosimo Rosselli.

Transformations and embellishments took place over the centuries, until at the end of the 19th century, with state funding, a radical restoration was carried out, which involved the complete reconstruction of the façade. The bell tower dates back to 1213, but was rebuilt in the 18th century and equipped with a crown with protruding battlements.

The Cathedral of Fiesole is an important place of worship that attracts many visitors every year for its beauty and historical and artistic importance.

Cathedral Square 1
Visits: summer, 8-12 and 14.30-18, Sundays and holidays 7.30-12 and 15-18; winter, 8-12 and 14.30-17, Sundays and holidays 8-12 and 15-17.

💫 Bandini Museum

The Museum houses a collection of works of art collected by the Bandini family over the centuries.

The collection includes paintings, sculptures, furniture and art objects from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, with works by artists such as Filippo Lippi, Giovanni Bellini, Bartolomeo Vivarini and others.

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Visits: April, Friday-Sunday 10am-7pm; March, Friday-Sunday 10am-6pm; January-February 10am-5pm.

💫Church and Convent of San Francesco

Nestled on the Fiesole hill from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Florence.

On this hill stood, in Etruscan times, the acropolis of an ancient city. A Florentine benefactor built a chapel and a small house for a community of Benedictine nuns, who then abandoned it because of the war.

In 1399 the Friars Minor arrived and began to build the small convent next to the church. The lovely cloister looked after and guarded by the friars is one of the memories of that first period of the Friars Minor's stay in Fiesole. Over the years the convent expanded and the friars built another cloister and the large refectory. In 1418 San Bernardino da Siena was the guardian of the convent of Fiesole.

The Convent is an ancient religious complex located on the hill of Fiesole. Founded in the 13th century , the convent has been an important center of Franciscan spirituality and theological studies over the centuries. The main building of the convent is the church of San Francesco , with its Romanesque-Gothic façade and Renaissance frescoes inside. The cloister of the convent is another important architectural element, with its double-arched porticoes and the remains of ancient frescoes. Today the convent of San Francesco is run by Franciscan friars and hosts a religious community, as well as being a place of spirituality open to visitors. The complex is also home to art exhibitions and cultural events. In the oldest part of the convent, the small cell of the saint is still preserved and can be visited.

Via San Francesco 13 Visits: summer, Monday-Saturday 7.30-12 and 15-19, Sunday and holidays 7.30-11 and 15-19; winter, Monday-Saturday 7.30-12 and 15-17; Sunday and holidays 7.30-11 and 16-17.

💫 La Villa Medicea- Il Palagio di Fiesole

It is one of the historic residences of the Medici , one of the most powerful and influential families in Italian history. Situated on the hills, the villa offers a panoramic view of Florence and the surrounding hills.

The villa was built in the 15th century and was used as a summer residence by the Medici until the 16th century. During this period, the villa was decorated with works of art and luxurious furnishings, making it one of the most sumptuous residences of the time.

Today the Villa Medicea in Fiesole is open to the public as a museum and place of historical interest.

Visitors can explore the beautiful Italian gardens , decorated rooms and admire the works of art that once adorned the villa.

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Visits: garden: Monday-Friday 9am-1pm, on request.

Come raggiungere a Fiesole

In auto

Fiesole è facilmente raggiungibile in auto da Firenze percorrendo la Via Faentina (SR 302) per circa 8 km. Il tragitto richiede circa 20-25 minuti a seconda del traffico. Una volta arrivati in centro, sono disponibili diversi parcheggi:

• Parcheggio di Via Verdi (a pagamento, vicino al centro storico)

• Parcheggio di Piazza Mino da Fiesole (limitato, spesso pieno nei weekend)

• Parcheggi lungo le vie secondarie (gratuiti ma più distanti)

Consiglio per gli ospiti del Camping: Il nostro camping offre una posizione strategica con facile accesso al centro di Fiesole, evitando i problemi di parcheggio del centro storico.

Con i mezzi pubblici

Fiesole è ben collegata a Firenze tramite:

Autobus ATAF

• Linea 7 : Firenze (Stazione SMN) - Fiesole

  • Frequenza: ogni 15-30 minuti

  • Tempo di percorrenza: 25-30 minuti

  • Biglietto: tariffa urbana ATAF (€1,50)

La fermata principale è in Piazza Mino da Fiesole , nel cuore del centro storico.

In Treno + Autobus

• Treno fino alla Stazione di Firenze Santa Maria Novella

• Poi autobus linea 7 per Fiesole

A Piedi da Firenze

Per i più sportivi, è possibile raggiungere Fiesole a piedi da Firenze attraverso antichi sentieri e strade panoramiche:

• Percorso principale : Via San Domenico - Via Vecchia Fiesolana (circa 5 km, 1,5-2 ore)

• Dislivello : circa 300 metri

• Difficoltà : media, adatta a chi ha un buon allenamento

Il Vantaggio di soggiornare al Camping Panoramico Fiesole

Scegliendo il Camping Panoramico Fiesole per le tue vacanze, hai un enorme vantaggio: il tempo. Puoi visitare Fiesole quando vuoi, anche più volte durante il soggiorno. Il primo giorno dedicati al centro storico, il secondo giorno esplora Monte Ceceri e le cave di pietra serena, il terzo giorno fai una gita a Settignano e Maiano . Oppure semplicemente goditi la libertà di tornare a Fiesole ogni sera per una passeggiata al tramonto o un aperitivo nelle piazzette.

Durante la tua vacanza al camping, potrai anche vivere Fiesole come un local : alzati presto per vedere il borgo svegliarsi, fai shopping nel mercatino settimanale, ferma i residenti per due chiacchiere. È un'esperienza completamente diversa dal turismo mordi e fuggi.

Immersa nelle dolci colline toscane a due passi da Firenze, Fiesole rappresenta la meta ideale per chi cerca vacanze nella natura senza rinunciare alla comodità di essere vicino ai tesori artistici del capoluogo.

Il territorio fiesolano offre un'incredibile varietà di sentieri e percorsi che soddisfano ogni tipo di escursionista: dalle tranquille passeggiate tra uliveti e cipressi ai più impegnativi trekking che si snodano tra boschi secolari e panorami mozzafiato. Dal Camping Panoramico Fiesole , situato in posizione strategica, potrete facilmente raggiungere tutti questi itinerari e scoprire angoli nascosti di una Toscana autentica, dove la storia millenaria si fonde armoniosamente con una natura rigogliosa e ben conservata.

🟡 Passeggiata di San Francesco

It is a route that goes from the historic center to the church of San Francesco at the top of the hill.

Along the way you can admire splendid views of the Tuscan countryside or walk in the woods.

The walk is quite steep but offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Once you arrive at the church of San Francesco, you can visit the interior of the church and enjoy a breathtaking view of Florence and the surrounding hills.

🟡Monte Ceceri Park

Monte Ceceri is 415 meters high and from up there you can enjoy views of Florence and the hills of the Arno valley.

It has three entrances to the trails A Prato ai Pini B Via degli Scalpellini C Via Doccia

We recommend entrance A which is located 200 meters from the campsite.

The park has CAI paths and is under municipal jurisdiction.

📌Monte Ceceri and Leonardo

He turned the Dream into Reality.

Monte Ceceri Park is known for being the place chosen by Leonardo da Vinci in 1506 to test his Flying Machine, a pioneering project in the field of aviation.

📌The Fiesole quarries

They were exploited until the beginning of the twentieth century, they are famous for their sandstone, the so-called "pietra fiesolana", widely used by sculptors since the fifteenth century. Mentioned by Benvenuto Cellini and Giorgio Vasari, the pietra fiesolana was perfectly suited for architectural and monumental works, but also for more or less refined elements of civil, sacred and urban furniture, so much so that it pushed the Medici government to implement a severe policy of control of exploitation. Between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, in fact, the quarries of the Fiesole area were "banned" and reserved exclusively for Florentine monuments. Among the last works made with the pietra fiesolana, we remember the columns of the atrium, the staircase and other architectural elements of the National Central Library of Florence. Today a park has been set up in the area, whose paths show the fundamental types of the ancient quarries: the tagliata, open-air, and the latomia or cava ficcata, artificial caves with their own support feet.

🟡The path of Stilicho

📌Fiesole -Olmo, Olmo-Fiesole to be covered on foot or by MTB.

Departure from the campsite, Itinerary Time 6.30 approximately 20 Km difficulty E.

The Bargellino (252m) - Santa Margherita a Saletta (400 m) - Sant'Ilario a Montereggi (441m) - Olmo (444 m) - L'Alberaccio (543 m) - Monte Fanna (615 m) - Monte Muscoli (566 m) - Fiesole (295 m).

Along the path you come across two ancient churches, Sant'Ilario in Montereggi and Santa Margherita in Saletta.

🟡Mount Senario

📌Nature trail lasting about half a day, the walk takes 2.30 minutes.

1) Departure by car from the campsite to the main road on the right towards Olmo, following the entire length of Via dei Bosconi.

2) Once you reach the crossroads, continue straight towards Bivigliano.

3) after about 3 km turn right, a sharp bend with signs for Convento Monte Senario and continue.

4) The road ends with the beginning of the pedestrian street that will take you to the Convent, there are large parking lots. Now begins our Trekking, let's say a nice walk the route is simple but not banal. The sanctuary of Monte Senario It is one of the most important sanctuaries in Tuscany. The places of charm of the place go beyond the structure which in itself is beautiful. There are 3 caves the cave (and source) of San Filippo Benizi the cave of Sant'Alessio Falconieri the cave of San Manetto.

From here, at about 700 m above sea level, in fact, our circular route begins…

We go up along the Via Crucis, which reaches the monastery along a beautiful tree-lined avenue, a wide path in the thick of the woods, characterized by fir trees and larches. Along the way we come across the cemetery of the Friars or of San Martino and some indications of other paths and especially of the caves of Saints. Follow the last sign, which indicates to turn right to visit the cave of Sant'Alessio and San Filippo and the source of the latter. Almost arrived at the monastery, therefore, we skirt the lower part, and we reach the first cave and then the second. We immediately notice a beautiful view of the surrounding hills and mountains ... The main attraction, however, is the Source of San Filippo, which sprung up by a miracle from the prayers of the saint in 1254; decorates and protects a beautiful little temple, built in 1629. We continue the tour around the monastery and emerge at the adjacent parking lot: from here we can directly take the path to continue the trek or, following the asphalt road on the left, visit the sanctuary so rightly famous. Have you ever tasted the “Gemma d'Abeto”? Guess where and who produces it?

I frati di Monte Senario producono nella distilleria del convento dal 1865 un liquore con estratti di Abete chiamato "Gemma d'Abeto". La distilleria in antichità era una farmacia. È possibile anche prendere un panino con prodotti locali (salumi e formaggi) e fermarsi al negozio del monastero per acquistare i prodotti tipici.

🟡A piedi da Fiesole a Firenze (con ritorno a Fiesole)

📌The route is 3.5 km long and 1.30 hours

La discesa dalla “madre” alla “figlia”, col richiamo leggendario agli etruschi che dal colle vedevano nascere la nuova città in basso, Firenze , alla confluenza del fiume Mugnone nell’Arno.

The walk begins from Piazza Mino da Fiesole, the city center. You go around the apse of the Cathedral on the protected pedestrian street that runs alongside the archaeological area. After the crossroads for the cemetery, you leave on the right, at a hairpin bend, Via Primo Conti that descends along the Etruscan walls and take the solitary Via Duprè. Following it, you soon look out onto the northern side of the Fiesole hill, with beautiful views of Monte Rinaldi, Pian di Mugnone and Caldine. Via Duprè descends gently, touching panoramic villas in the woods. You come across Villa 'Le Coste', home to the artist Primo Conti's Foundation and his Museum dedicated to the historical avant-gardes of the twentieth century. Further on is Villa Giovanni Duprè with the statue of the Tuscan sculptor that presides over the entrance. A little further on, in the San Francesco area, is the crossroads with Via di Fontelucente, closed to cars. We descend steeply to the right along this narrow street between the walls and picturesque for the landscape of rocks and cypresses. We reach the square in front of the Church of Fontelucente,

All’interno della chiesa, dalla roccia inglobata nella parete destra, sgorga una sorgente d’acqua. Notevole è anche il paliotto di legno dorato con la Madonna della Cintola, attribuito a Mariotto di Nardo. Si prosegue ora per Via delle Palazzine, tra belle ville in cui vissero artisti e letterati. Nella Villa ‘La Pagliaiuola’ ha oggi sede il Centro di Studi Avanzati intitolato a Robert Schuman. Ancora pochi passi e raggiungiamo la Badia Fiesolana.

The ancient cathedral of Fiesole, with its beautiful marble façade in Florentine Romanesque style. The European University Institute has its headquarters in the adjacent monastery.

From the terrace of the churchyard, you can see, beyond Ponte a Badia, the large Villa Salviati which today houses the historical archives of the European Union. We set off on the protected pedestrian path of Via dei Roccettini which leads us in front of the church and convent of San Domenico.

Beato Angelico also lived in San Domenico and left some of his frescoes there. If you are tired, you can stop your walk here.

Il bus 7 garantisce il collegamento verso Fiesole.

🟡Da Fiesole a Settignano

📌The CAI 1 trail starts from Fiesole and arrives in Settignano.

This excursion is simple and suitable for families, along the typical Tuscan landscapes: it is an urban trekking on asphalt.

We take advantage of the route to visit the small village of Settignano dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Roman and Etruscan era there was already a real village that, thanks to the roads of the middle of the mountain, connected with Compiobbi and Fiesole. In this small village many illustrious people have followed one another over the centuries including Margherita Hack and Mark Twain.

You leave the main square of Settignano and walk along Via del Rossellino, a street that takes its name from the two famous sculptors, the Rossellino brothers. Via del Rossellino winds through olive groves and beautiful views of Florence and its Duomo, up to the large villa Gamberaia.

This huge villa recalls the great Renaissance past

Continuing along the road you reach a large cross and from there you arrive at the cemetery of Terenzo. This part is very pretty; a narrow path paved with stone and the pretty little church of San Martino in Terenzo accompany us on the descent towards Compiobbi.

Here and there you can see large villas and, if you train your eyes, you can see ancient towers, transformed into houses, built in the early Middle Ages to patrol the Arno and the valley. Along the excursion there are many opportunities to stop for a picnic or have fun guessing the various hills or mountains that surround us.

You can cut back to return to Settignano: avoiding going down to Compiobbi, once you arrive at Via di Bagazzano. Just go up following the road and at the end turn left to return to Settignano.

🟡Cascata di Ontignano

If you're a nature lover, the Ontignano waterfall is a must-see.
In its extraordinary landscape setting , it will allow you to spend moments contemplating nature even if just a short distance from the city.

The waterfall, about 6 meters high, is fed by the Sambre River. The site can be reached by walking along a pleasant dirt path from Via di Ontignano, a picturesque road surrounded by the woods and olive groves of the Sambre Valley.

Questi sette itinerari rappresentano solo un assaggio delle infinite possibilità che il territorio fiesolano offre agli amanti del trekking e delle escursioni .
Che siate alla ricerca di una rilassante passeggiata domenicale o di un'avventura più impegnativa tra i sentieri di montagna, Fiesole saprà regalarvi emozioni uniche e panorami indimenticabili. Le vacanze vicino Firenze non sono mai state così ricche di natura e bellezza: il Camping Panoramico Fiesole vi aspetta per essere la vostra base ideale alla scoperta di questi tesori nascosti.
Preparate le scarpe da trekking, riempite la borraccia e lasciatevi guidare dalla bellezza senza tempo delle colline toscane, dove ogni sentiero racconta una storia e ogni panorama è un'opera d'arte naturale.

The most beautiful are:

🌳🌷🌼The Cascine Park.

Polmone verde della città: è il più ampio parco pubblico di Firenze con una superficie di oltre 130 ettari che corre lungo il fiume Arno. Dal centro di può raggiungere a piedi camminando lungo l’Arno oppure prendere la Tramvia 2. (T2)  Caratterizzato da una ricca vegetazione, vasti prati, viali e vialetti.

🔆"Le Cascine" sono anche luogo di mercato (tutti i martedì mattina) e le 4 domeniche prima di Pasqua: 30/03/25 - 06/04/25   13/04/25. 🔆

The park's arboreal heritage is very rich: in the Vittorio Veneto square you can admire the Atlas cedars, in the Cascine square there are stone pines, plane trees and a spectacular Ginkgo Biloba, on the edge of the Arno there are white poplars and in the Quercione meadow there are holm oaks, and finally in the Catena garden (horse chestnuts and cedars).

There are many species of birds that inhabit the Park: in addition to the most common ones (sparrows, swifts, blackcaps, starlings, blackbirds, robins, parrots, etc.) you can also see grey herons and egrets.

The first nucleus of the Park consisted of the Cascine dell'Isola estate, purchased by Duke Alessandro I de' Medici (1531-1537) and increased by Cosimo I (1537-1574) with the acquisition of other lands, all used for agricultural purposes and for hunting.

The first opening of the Cascine Granducali to the public is due to Pietro Leopoldo di Lorena, even if limited to exceptional occasions and events (shows organised by the court and Ascension festivities).
The first architectural intervention of great commitment was the construction of the Palazzina Reale, in the Cascine square, built in 1785 by the architect Giuseppe Manetti, who was also responsible for the pyramid-shaped ice house.
During the Napoleonic period, Elisa Baciocchi, Grand Duchess of Tuscany from 1807 to 1815, definitively transformed the Cascine into a public park, demonstrating a conception of rare modernity.
Giuseppe Poggi was the one who came up with the idea for the large access square to the Park, from which the current layout of Piazzale Vittorio Veneto derives, albeit with reductions and modifications.
At the end of the 1930s, architect Raffaello Fagnoni built the air warfare school, commissioned in 1935 and completed in 1938. This was the last significant architectural intervention in the entire Park.

🌳🌷🌼The Boboli Gardens are a UNESCO heritage site. It belonged to the Medici family and is located inside Palazzo Pitti. It could easily be defined as a true open-air museum for the quantity of statues, sculptures, fountains and grottos.

Open every day from 8.15am to 4.30pm (November to February), 5.30pm (March), 6.30pm (April to May, September to October) and 7.30pm (June to August). Closed on the first and last Monday of the month.

🌳🌷🌼The Bardini Garden

An enchanted garden. Four hectares of woods, vegetable garden and orchard nestled between the medieval walls of the city. A nature without equal. Today there are about two hundred pieces of sculpture, thirteen fountains, three caves, an exceptional “fountain wall”, a botanical heritage composed largely of centuries-old trees such as holm oaks and phillyrea, olive trees and numerous collections of plants such as hydrangeas, roses, camellias, azaleas and the splendid wisteria pergola.

Closed every first and last Monday of the month. Costa San Giorgio 2 or Via de Bardi 1

🌳🌷🌼The Rose Garden

It is located right under Piazzale Michelangelo. An exceptional combination of view and scent of roses. This “small” rose garden is composed of over 800 species and is a true oasis of relaxation. Obviously the best time to visit the garden is May. In the garden there is also a corner of Japan! The Japanese garden was donated to the Municipality of Florence by the twin city of Kyoto.

Open daily from 9am to 8pm in summer. Free admission.

🌳🌷🌼Garden of Villa Strozzi

Florentines love it and call it Il Boschetto. This is one of the most popular gardens for those who live in Florence: there are picnic tables, a play area and many spaces where you can relax. Open every day from 8 to 17

🌳🌷🌼The horticulture garden

This garden is located near Liberty Square, just outside the tourist area. It is a 19th century garden that is transformed into an event space for the summer months where it also hosts national and prestigious exhibitions in the field of floriculture such as the beautiful “Flower Festival” at the end of May.

The most beautiful piece is the wonderful glass and steel greenhouse by Roster called “the crystal palace”, which will transport you to an enchanted world. In 1990, in the upper and more panoramic part, the snake-shaped fountain with multi-material decorations, the dragon fountain, was completed. Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 4

🌳🌷🌼 The Stibbert Museum Park

At the same time as the house was being enlarged, the park was renovated and, designed by the architect Poggi, transformed from a simple garden into the romantic English park that can still be admired today, enlivened by small temples, grottos and water features.

The Limonaia where the citrus fruits and the most delicate plants were stored was built by the architect Giuseppe Poggi who created an elegant neoclassical building.

The stables were commissioned by Stibbert and his mother, who were passionate about highly valuable horses, and were renovated in 1858.

The Hellenistic temple is inspired by classical examples with a central plan surmounted by a dome covered in flaked majolica tiles.

The Egyptian Temple, built by Stibbert between 1862 and 1864 at the height of his Egyptomania, overlooks the lake in the lower part of the park.

The Park is open to the public free of charge at the following times:

April-October 8.00-19.00 November-March 8.00-17.00 The park is closed every Thursday,

🌳🌷🌼Garden Villa il Ventaglio

In the fifteenth century the building and the park were an innkeeper's house with a farm located on the Forbici hill, offering the opportunity for a stopover to pilgrims who went from Porta a Pinti to San Domenico di Fiesole.

Over the years it had many transformations and owners.

The estate with mulberry and olive trees was transformed into the current romantic park: with lime trees, elms, horse chestnuts and hackberries with views towards the city of Florence.

Characterising elements are the romantic lake, with a small island and a small bridge, in the entrance lawn.

1st and 2nd Monday of the month and from Tuesday to Sunday, with different seasonal hours.
March 8.15am – 6.30pm
April and May 8.15am – 6.30pm
June 8.15am – 7.30pm
July and August 8.15am – 7.30pm
September and October 8.15am – 6.30pm.
Closed: 3rd, 4th, 5th Monday of the month

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