2. Bagno a Ripoli

Accommodation in Bagno a Ripoli near Florence

Bagno a Ripoli borders the eastern side of Florence; its territory may vary from flat and hilly areas (the latest covered in vineyards, olive trees, fruit groves) to woods, the most important of which is Fonte Santa, rich in typical local flora such as oak and chestnut trees. If you’re keen of excursions among nature, that may be an interesting destination, as well as the closeby Parco dell’Anconella. The territory in and around Bagno a Ripoli is particularly rich in archaeological findings dating back to Etruscan and Roman times and marvellous villas, many of which originally belonged to the dé Medici family. If you’re passionate of cycling, there’s a museum dedicated to Gino Bartali that is worthy your while. The town is also rich in traditional manifestations, the most renowned of which are the Palio della Contradataking place in September and all the events dedicated to the promotion of local foods, like schiacciata con l’uva (salted flat bread with grapes) and frittelle (delicious croquettes).