Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Around
Walking
Best for…
All exploration
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The narrow streets of the city centre are covered by a ZTL (
Zona a Traffico Limitato
;
Limited Traffic Zone); motorised traffic is heavily restricted. Most people get around on
foot.
Bus
Best for…
Day Trips to Fiesole, Siena and San Gimignano
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Buses to Fiesole (bus 7) leave from Piazza San Marco.
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Bus 13 runs uphill to Piazzale Michelangelo and the Basilica di San Miniato al Monte. It
leaves from the ATAF bus stops near Stazione di Santa Maria Novella.
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Tickets are valid for 90 minutes and cost €1.20 when purchased from
tabacchi
(tobac-
conists) or the ATAF ticket & information office adjoining the train station, but cost €2
when purchased on board. Note that drivers don't give change.
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Buses to Siena and San Gimignano depart from the Sita Bus Station in Via Santa Cater-
ina da Siena, off Piazza della Stazione.
Car & Motorcycle
Best for
... Day trips to Chianti
