🌿✨ Escape Florence for a few hours: Fiesole 🇮🇹

If you have some extra time in Florence and want a break from the busy streets, head to Fiesole, a charming hillside town just 20–30 minutes away. 🚌 You can get there easily by bus from Piazza San Marco (ATAF bus #7), or if you’re adventurous, hike up the hill (around 1h 15min walk with amazing views). 🌄 Once in Fiesole, you’ll find: Panoramic viewpoints: Overlooking not just Florence, but the entire Arno Valley 😍. Sunset here with a glass of Prosecco = unforgettable. Olive oil heritage: The hills of Fiesole are famous for producing award-winning olive oil 🌿🫒, considered among the best in the world. Historic gems: Roman theater ruins 🎭, a 14th-century monastery (San Francesco), and quiet cobbled streets with elegant villas — many still belonging to Florence’s wealthiest families. Local vibe: Small cafés, gelaterias, and trattorias where you can sit without the tourist rush. 💡 Tip: If you come in the evening for sunset, don’t plan on hiking back — better take the bus down. It’s a perfect half-day or evening trip from Florence to breathe, relax, and see Tuscany from above. #florence #fiesole #italyviews #hiddengem #tripcommoments #tuscansunset