Musei di Fiesole
Musei di Fiesole
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09:00 - 19:00
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09:00 - 19:00
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09:00 - 19:00
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Museums of Fiesole include Archaeological Area, Archaeological Museum and Bandini Museum. Archaeological Museum conserves Etruscan, Roman and Lombard finds, telling the history of Fiesole. In front of the museum, Archaeological Area, with the Roman Theatre (that holds shows and viewers during the Summer), the Etruscan and Roman Temple and the Roman Baths. Everything is sorrounded by the calm of nature, even though it's very close to Florence.
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Duffman
Davistown, Australia20 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We trekked up from Florence for the day. About a 15km round trek up through the back streets which bring you out through San Domenico and then up to Fiesole.
The town was relatively quiet but we found a quaint cafe Gelateria Bar "Ferro Battuto" and had a couple of spritz to get the energy back.
The ruins were great. None of the crowds from Florence, lots of history and if you don’t want to walk then plenty of ways to get up there.
We’ll recommended.
The town was relatively quiet but we found a quaint cafe Gelateria Bar "Ferro Battuto" and had a couple of spritz to get the energy back.
The ruins were great. None of the crowds from Florence, lots of history and if you don’t want to walk then plenty of ways to get up there.
We’ll recommended.
Written 11 September 2023
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KEVIN E
Northallerton, UK23 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Up in the hills away from Florence. Take the City Tour Bus or the local bus( get tickets before you board it or get fined €200).Nice museum and Roman ruins. Plenty to see. Nicely laid out and in English as well.
Written 6 July 2023
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20bothwell
United Kingdom64 contributions
Nov 2022
one of the best things we did in italy was take the bus up here , simply amazing views, so much to see in town have half a day at least, walk around and enjoy the roman and etruscan history , cafes , supermarket etc
Written 30 December 2022
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Joseph A
31 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
One of our guides in Florence had mentioned this museum and the surrounding ruins, located near our hotel in Fiesole. It turned out to be a really outstanding experience, with a small but well done museum outlining the thousands of years of history and the succession of civilizations that lived here. The ruins, mostly dating from the Roman era were very accessible, including for wheelchair or other accommodations. Very worth the time.
Written 19 November 2022
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Judith
25 contributions
Nov 2022
This is a lovely museum to visit with exhibits in great condition and the archaeological area next to the museum building is a pleasant and interesting stroll. An hour is probably plenty to visit for most people, but beware the lady at the museum likes to lock up early and gets very crazy when you insist on being allowed to stay until closing time. She wanted to throw us out at 14.40, even though closing time was 15.00.
Written 5 November 2022
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Bruna
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Jul 2022 • Family
It was a poor experience, the museum employee yelled at me for breastfeeding my baby (she could've talked and been polite) she was straight up mean yelling and shaming me in front of my fiance and friend. I wonder if this would've happen if I was a stereotyped European citizen... I guess not, it's sad that a nice country has veiled racism! I was able to breastfeed in Vaticano, Uffizi Valerie, Coliseum and Borghese gallery but this, the poorest experience histologically talking couldn't even give me a nice customer service. To finish: It's shameful that a country that has so many naked statues and paints shames a woman that is feeding her baby
Written 3 July 2022
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Dear Brunarauj, we would like to inform you that, after your complaint, the Museum direction has ascertained the facts with the Cooperative in charge of the Visitors and Security Service. The Cooperative direction has taken a disciplinary action towards the employee involved in the facts. The Museum direction, together with the Cooperative direction, apologise again for the inconvenience and trouble caused to you and your family. If you want, you can contact us by writing to the following email address: infomusei@comune.fiesole.fi.it.
Written 12 July 2022
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r0landbrunner
Zurich, Switzerland1,848 contributions
Jun 2021
the museum was closed at our visit, but the archeological site you can easily walk through in some half an hour. the 7 € entrance fee seems rather exagerated for the site, but anyway, it was nice.
Written 16 June 2021
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Mike R
Colchester, UK172 contributions
Sept 2020
Fiesole is an ancient hill town overlooking the much 'younger' Florence and the museum and archaeological park celebrate its Etruscan and then Roman history. The park itself is relatively small and easy to negotiate, with a Roman theatre (still used for concerts), an impressive bath house and the remains of an Etruscan temple, though the explanatory signs leave a lot to be desired. The museum offers a host of exhibits, though many not from the area, and makes a decent attempt to explain the transition from Etruscan to Roman to Lombard cultures. Covid restrictions meant one-way traffic only and mask-wearing which, in a confined, airless space was slightly uncomfortable. That aside, and in happier ties, well worth a visit.
Written 23 September 2020
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Kat
Stockholm, Sweden98 contributions
Aug 2020
The site itself is honestly not too much to look at, rather skip it. Maybe more interesting if you haven't visited other ancient sites before. But Fiesole is beautiful though and accessible with city bus.
Written 9 September 2020
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Bourlingueur
Albany, NY691 contributions
Nov 2019
I love to visit this small Roman theater and some even older Etruscan things. There is also a small museum beside it. It usually does not have many tourists around so you can enjoy the quiet.
Written 3 February 2020
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I wish to recreate a photo taken of my Dad, age 24 in 1924, sitting on a stone wall with white flowering shrubs along side it, in Fiesole, overlooking Florence. I
Musei_di_Fiesole
Fiesole, Italy
DearJudymike3,
we suppose that the stone wall that you're talking about isn't in the Archaeological Area. The panoramic view over Florence is in the opposite side of the city, so we think you should go close to Convento di San Francesco, on top of e hill (only 10 minutes far from our Museums). Have a look at its photos!
Good luck and... let us know!
Ilenia R
51 contributions
Salve cosa trovo nel museo? Mi pare di capire piccola oggettistica..sbaglio? Ho figli molto piccoli che sono attratti ancora solo dal grande.
Quindi andrei solo a vedere l area archeologica se possibile. Che dite?
Musei_di_Fiesole
Fiesole, Italy
Buongiorno Ilenia,
il nostro Museo archeologico conserva numerosi reperti etruschi, romani e longobardi. La tipologia dei reperti è molto varia: può trovare monete, bronzetti, forme ceramiche intere o frammentate, ma anche statuaria, epigrafi ed altro. I bambini più piccoli (e non solo) apprezzano soprattutto il bel busto bronzeo della lupa e la sezione dedicata ai Longobardi, con la ricostruzione di alcune tombe e dei loro corredi. Tuttavia, siamo certi che potranno divertirsi anche trovando particolari inaspettati.
Tenga presente che le famiglie (2 adulti e bambini sotto i 18 anni) hanno diritto al biglietto famiglia: potrete visitare il museo con 1€ in più rispetto al costo della sola Area.
Sperando di esserle stati utili, speriamo di vederla presto a Fiesole!
921Marilyn
Albany, NY
Are there concerts in May at the Roman Theatre?
hikeforcalm2
New South Wales, Australia158 contributions
So sorry, life has been too busy since Italy 2016! But it's still a beautiful fresh memory. I guess you now know if there are May concerts in the amphitheatre. I would have advised you to check their website, or email the Fiesole tourism.
Hope you enjoyed!
Hello, how far is this from central florence , and are there any restaurants nearby ?
mjj2red
Washington59 contributions
Hi,
This is on one of the hillsides above Florence in Fiesole. I know you can catch it in Piaza San Marco across from the church. It is the number 7 bus if I remember correctly. Yes, there are a number of restaurants there too. There is a good one up the hill from the main piaza. I don't remember the name but it has lovely views. You would hike up towards the Etruscan church there and it is on the right. The top of the hill has stunning views of Florence too. There are some pretty good more casual places along the square too.
If you don't take the bus and take a taxi instead the fare is close to $20EU. I missed the bus once and did that.
Fiesole is charming and it is so nice to get away from the huge crowds in Florence. The Etruscan church is older then a lot of the things in Florence, small and quiet. I am not sure if they have concerts any more at La Badia Fiesolana anymore since it is a college now but they used to have a theater there that had concerts from time to time.
Also, I always send people to Vivoli's. It is one of the top gelato places in Italy. It is a bit hard to find but well worth the hunt. It is just off of the piaza at Santa Croce. It is between Santa Croce and the Bargello. The melon gelato is divine and the chocolate is rich and creamy. It has been featured on a number of foodie shows. When I was there this summer I went twice a day - love it that much.
If you are looking for a quick, good lunch, hit the upstairs of the Mercato. Great fritta mista! Yum!
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