- Type: Hiking
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NileGuide Expert Says:
Hiking through the hills around Florence, an incredible sight to see
Description:
- Parco di Montececeri is known as the "luogo leonardiano" or Leonardo's place. It is noted that this was the place where Leonardo da Vinci attempted to take flight with his hand made wings. Montececeri means Mount of the Swan. Parco di Montececeri is a park that was discovered in the early 20th century. It is famous for its sandstone known as "pietra fiesolana" or the stone of Fiesole. It has been used by sculptors since the 15th century. Pietra fiesolana was used in creating monuments and buildings during the reign of the Medici family.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +39 055 59611
- fax: +39 055 59045
Address:
- Via Cave di Maiano
- Fiesole, Tuscany 50014
Neighborhood:
Outside the cityStrenuousness:
- Moderate
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