The medieval town of Figline Valdarno lies in a beautiful Tuscan valley just 25 kilometres south of Florence.
Figline is very rich in historical facts and folkloristic-cultural traditions.
During the year many public events take place in the main place of the town. They are real attractions for inhabitants and tourists.
In the centre of town you can visit some historical "jewel" among which the the Logge del Vecchio Spedale Serristori, Collegiata, the Church and the Cloister of San Francesco, the Palazzo Pretorio and the Theatre of Garibaldi Bonaparte.
What makes Figline Valdarno an interesting touristic destination is the geographic position is perfect for excursions in the chianti area, only few kilometres far from Florence, Arezzo and Siena and close to the hills of Chianti.
At the Centre of the Triangle Formed by Siena, Arezzo and Florence, Figline Valdarno offers you the rare opportunity to those Who Stay Here To Visit Each of These Historically Important Cities, or To Simply Enjoy Exploring the Splendid, Luxurious Tuscan Countryside.
Tourists can join historical and cultural visits of the most famous centre of Tuscany to a naturalistic holiday plunged in the quiet of the hill of Tuscany.
The origin of Figline Valdarno can be traced back to the 13th century.
This ideal, tranquil position, within easy reach of cities of historical importance like Siena and Arezzo also allows visitors the possibility to explore the rare beauty of the Tuscan countryside wich is close at hand.
Considered the barn of Florence because of the abundance of corn, the circle of walls, which is almost completely preserved, was built between 1356 and 1375 The town first became important towards the end of the 12th century.
The town today didn't prevent the village from going through bloody attacks. Originally there was a castle on the opposite hills.
This ideal, tranquil location, within easy reach of cities of historical importance such as Siena and Arezzo also allows visitors the possibility to explore the rare beauty of the Tuscan countryside which is close at hand.
The big square Marsilio Ficino built in 1200 ( mercatale ) became the place for the local market.
In the charming historical center of Figline Valdarno you will find a beautiful town square and you will see the beauty of the medieval walls running along the town with various shops, boutiques, pharmacies, pubs, restaurants and banks
Places to visit in Figline Valdarno:
Piazza Marsilio Ficino elegant, surrounded by porticos, a typical example of a Market square.
Serristori Hospital , the villa of S. Cerbone, has an internal ambience of an ancient pharmacy where Majolica vases for the XVI-XIX are preserved.
S. Francesco already documented in 1229 and reconstructed in the 1300s, it is preceded by a portico which unites it to the convent. Inside there is a stucco Madonna col Bambino painted by the Ghiberti studio.
S. Maria , collegiate founded in 1257, over the course of the centuries has suffered several transformations, the last in 1933. the single nave interior preserves precious works of art. Other masterpieces are preserved in the adjoining Collegiate Museum .
How to reach Figline Valdarno
In Figline there is a train station with trains leaving for Florence's central station every half hour arriving in less than twenty minutes.
The A1 highway is just 4 km away.
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