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Local Life
A Day in Fiesole
Set in cypress-studded hills 9km northeast of
Florence, this bijou hilltop village has seduced visit-
ors for centuries with its cool breezes, olive groves,
Renaissance-styled villas and spectacular views. Be-
fore you arrive, download the map from the website
of Fiesole'stourist office
( 055 596 13 23, 055 596 13 11;
www.fiesoleforyou.it
; Via Portigiani 3, Fiesole; 10am-6.30pm summer, shorter hr rest of yr)
. It shows
three walking routes through the village, as well as tips for discovering the most
breathtaking views of Florence.
Getting There
ATAF bus 7 (€1.20, 20
minutes, every 15 minutes) runs
from Florence's Piazza San
Marco to Fiesole's central square,
Piazza Mino di Fiesole.
