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People who are looking for a reprieve from the summer heat and Mediterranean humidity of Florence can venture up to Fiesole, an often-overlooked village full of charm and easily accessible from the valley below.
Fiesole dated back to the 9th century BC and was conquered by the Romans. Historically, the wealthy in Florence had properties in Fiesole, and many of these still stand today. A few of the most popular attractions to see in Fiesole include Badia, an ancient cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace where St. Andrew Corsini lived for a time, and died, as well as the Church of Primerana where St. Andrews’s death was prophesized. A Medici Villa can also be toured as well as many other historic homes.
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