Things to do in Fiesole
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Trattoria Le Cave di Maiano
Florentines adore this terrace restaurant in Maiano, a neighbouring village five minutes from Fiesole by car, and flock here every fine weekend to enjoy leisurely lunches on the outdoor terrace. The food here is memorable – huge servings are the rule of thumb and everything is home-made, with pastas and vegetable dishes being particularly impressive. A taxi from Fiesole costs approximately €9 and the trip back will be double that (the meter starts ticking when the taxi leaves its base in Fiesole to collect you).
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Area Archeologica
Make the Area Archeologica your first stop. A pretty spot to stroll, the archaeological area ensnares an Etruscan temple (Fiesole was founded in the 7th century BC by the Etruscans), Roman baths, an archaeological museum with exhibits from the Bronze Age to the Roman period, and a 1st-century-BC Roman theatre where live music and theatre is performed during the Estate Fiesolana (held June to August) and Vivere Jazz Festival.
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Ristorante La Reggia degli Etruschi
The cuisine – which features dishes such as homemade tagliatelle with guinea-hen sauce or risotto with porcini mushrooms and local pecorino – plays second fiddle to a stunning view at this terrace restaurant tucked up high in an old stone wall. If you don’t feel like a large meal, platters of cheese or salami (€10 to €12) are available. On weekends, bookings are essential.
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Museo Bandini
Your ticket to the Area Archeologica also gives admission to the tiny Museo Bandini next door. The collection of early Tuscan Renaissance works inside includes fine medallions by Giovanni della Robbia (c 1505–20) and Taddeo Gaddi’s luminous Annunciation (1340–45).
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Museo Primo Conti
From Museo Bandini, a 300m walk along Via Dupré will bring you to the Museo Primo Conti, where the eponymous avant-garde 20th-century artist lived and worked. The views from the garden here are lovely, and there are more than 60 of his paintings inside. Ring to enter.
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Chiesa di San Francesco
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Cattedrale di San Romolo
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