Fiesole

Fiesole is a pretty town in the hills outside of Florence. Long time ago it was where the rich had their weekend homes. This small town that is less than 20 away from central Florence. Fiesol was first settled buy the Etruscan , then controled by Romans whoose ruins are still standing today , and view of Florence that will leave you speechless.

To get to Fiesole you just take the number 7 bus and there you are. Look at the view of Florence. I hope to go back to see the sunset over the city.

From here you can also see the top of historyca di Medic's villa now owned by and American university. How cool is that to think back to history class and see the place the the money men of Florence hung out on the weekends. While I was here I was reading Botticell's Secret and the herione escaped to the hills of Fiesole what a timely book to be reading.

Located in Fiesole is a Roman Amphitheater, during the summers now it is where outdoor concerts are held in the hills of Fiesole. Located above the amphitheater is a Museo Civico Archeologic that houses collection of Etruscans dating back to the 8 centyr BC, Romans, Longbards and more.














Here I am sitting on stairs that were built by the Etruscians than used in a temple by the Romans---- I love histstoy.

After leaving the Museo we climbe the began the long walk up via di San Francesco a steep hill that is well worth the view.

While we were there looking at the view a Bride and Groom arrived to take pictures. What a girl will do for a get wedding photo shoot. More pictures of the great view.


Let me tell you the walk down was nothing compared to the walk up. After walking down we had lunch at one of the outdoor cafe.


It was great day in the hill town of Fiesole.

Ciao
Natalie