Museo-Casa "F. Busoni"
Empoli
The “F. Busoni” Museum-House is located on the second floor of Ferruccio Busoni's birthplace. The structure houses various objects used by the musician during his work. The Museum exhibits a multitude of documents and family photos and the piano donated to him by the family on which he practiced during his past in Empoli.
Museo della Collegiata di Sant' Andrea
Empoli
The Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea was founded by the Empoli Vincenzo Salvagnoli. The Museum site is divided into eight rooms arranged on two floors among which stand out the works of Giovanni Pisano with his “Madonna and Child” and the “Annunciation” by Francesco Botticini.
Museo Civico di Paleontologia
Empoli
The Civic Museum of Paleontology of Empoli owes its origins to the Empoli Paleontological and Mineralogical Group, which in 1989 decided to establish a museum that welcomes the numerous finds collected during the course. of the years. The rooms preserve and display objects that document the history of the earth with about 30,000 fossils from all over the world.
Galleria d'Arte Moderna e della Resistenza
Empoli
The Gallery of Modern Art and Resistance was established in 1974 by the Municipal Council of Empoli. From the beginning it had the function of stimulating the interest of young people and citizens in relation to the Resistance and Modern Art. It is structured in three different rooms that welcome works by Sineo Geminiani, Virgilio Carmignani and works related to the Resistance. There are many paintings by Empolese artists who with their works represent the local history and culture of Empoli.
Museo Civico
Larciano
(13 Km)
The Civic Museum has been housed, since 1975, inside the Castle of Larciano. The exhibition includes archaeological finds from the national and local territory. We can therefore admire you several polychrome majolica, incineration tombs and metal objects that date from a period ranging from prehistory to the modern age.
Museo Parrocchiale della Propositura di S. Martino a Gangalandi
Lastra a Signa
(14 Km)
The Parish Museum of Prepositure is located in the interior of the Church of San Martino. The church has a Romanesque structure with fifteenth-century details. The museum was inaugurated and opened in 1986 and exhibits vicarial collections in its rooms. Among the collections the most particular one is the one set up in the former new sacristy in which relief works by Lorenzo Monaco are exhibited.
Museo del Santuario di Fontenuova
Monsummano Terme
(20 Km)
The Museum of the Sanctuary of Fontenuova was founded by the parish priest of the Sanctuary as a place for conservation and exhibition of sacral works. Of particular interest are the works of the venerated Madonna di Fortenuova and some objects from the Treasure of the Sanctuary. The Museum was also enriched by various objects donated by the faithful and the Church of Monsummano Alto.
Museo di Casa Giusti
Monsummano Terme
(20 Km)
The Museum of Casa Giusti was established in 1992 as a National Museum and is located in the home of the poet Giuseppe Giusti. The museum space is divided on two floors where documentary materials from the life of the poet are exhibited, thus retracing, even through a virtual journey, the splendid poetic production of the nineteenth century.
Museo di Arte Contemporanea e del Novecento
Monsummano Terme
(20 Km)
The Museum of Contemporary and Twentieth Century Art is located inside Villa Martini and was established in 2000. It exhibits contemporary works by artists such as Pietro Annigoni and Vinicio Berti. The Museum periodically organizes exhibitions of sculpture, painting and graphics not only by Italian artists but also of artists of international importance.
Museo della Città e del Territorio
Monsummano Terme
(20 Km)
The Museum of the City and Territory is located in the old Osteria dei Pellegrini of Monsummano Terme. The Museum exhibits materials related to the history of the settlements of the Valdinievole and to the reclamation of the Padule di Fucecchio. Divided into sectors, stands out the section dedicated to the “Treasure of Mary Most Holy of Fortenuova” where objects of sacred art are collected.
Museo Ideale Leonardo da Vinci
Vinci
(8 Km)
The Leonardo da Vinci Ideal Museum was inaugurated in 1993 in the spaces that welcome the underground gallery and the ancient cellars of the Castello di Vinci. The museum site offers a broad look at the artistic, scientific and inventive work of the great master through original and ancient materials, such as the paintings of Leonardo's workshop and some rare engravings. sixteenth-century always related to the work of the master.
Museo Leonardiano
Vinci
(8 Km)
The Leonardian Museum was founded in 1953 with the contribution of the International Business Machines Corporation that donated to the city of Vinci a series of models rebuilt on the basis of Leonardian drawings. The Museum offers an in-depth study and an adequate presentation not only of Leopardic mechanical technology but also of its scientific and technical studies.
Rocca Strozzi
Campi Bisenzio
(19 Km)
The Strozzi Fortress was built during the eleventh century by the Mazzinghi family and was later rebuilt by the Florentine Republic after the Battle of Montaperti. It is located near the bridge that connects the historic center with the western districts of Campi Bisenzio. After losing its defence function, it was purchased by the Strozzi family who made it a farm.
Pieve di Santo Stefano
Campi Bisenzio
(19 Km)
The Pieve di Santo Stefano has ancient origins dating back to 930, but some historians also date it back to 420. The church retains little of what was its original structure, also because of the various restorations concluded during the centuries. In spite of this, the Parish Church still retains several artistic works, such as “The Annunciation” by Paolo Schiavo and “Madonna with Child and Saints “by Francesco Botticini.
Villa Montalvo
Campi Bisenzio
(20 Km)
Villa Montalvo was built around the 14th century and takes its name from the Ramirez de Montalvo family who lived there for about three centuries. The building had several passages of ownership starting from the Tornaquinci family and then continuing with the family of Sodo and Spinelli. The structure consists of two quadrangular buildings surrounded by historic gardens that are located in the Park that takes the name of the same villa. Since 1984, the ancient residence has switched to the management of the Municipality of Campi Bisenzio.
Villa Medicea
Poggio a Caiano
(14 Km)
The Medici Villa of Poggio a Caiano was built according to the architecture of Lorenzo the Magnificent in 1480. In the living room we can admire allegorical frescoes decorated by the Medici family. The Museum of Still Life is located on the second floor of the villa since June 2007. In the museum there are 200 paintings that belonged to the Medici collection. Today it is a state property.
Rocca o Castello di Larciano
Larciano
(14 Km)
The Castle or Rocca di Lanciano is located on the slopes of Monte Albano. From some written sources, it appears that it had already been built in the tenth century and that it belonged to the family of the Guidi Counts. From its position it dominates from above the whole country. Precisely for this reason it was a fundamental strategic point from the mid-thirteenth century onwards. Fortunately, today it is in excellent condition and is open to the public.
Torre di Federico II
San Miniato
(8 Km)
The Tower is the best known monument in the city of San Miniato. It was raised between 1217 and 1223, on commission of Frederick II of Swabia, for defensive functions. In 1944, it was completely destroyed by the Germans. Later, in 1958 it was rebuilt by the architect Renato Baldi and the engineer Emilio Brizzi.
Castello Montebicchieri
San Miniato
(15 Km)
The Castle was erected in the 13th century, and over the years, the building passed into the hands of several owners, who slightly modified the structure. Today, the castle houses the homonymous Church that presents fourteenth-century decorative and architectural elements.
Castello dell'Acciaiolo
Scandicci
(19 Km)
The castle was erected in the '300, and purchased in the 16th century by Senator Roberto Acciaioli, from whom it also took its name. Today's structure is the result of a series of interventions carried out over the years. Today, it is home to “Bistrot of the World”.
Badia di Settimo
Scandicci
(14 Km)
The Abbey, also known as the “Abbey of St. Salvatore and Lorenzo”, dates back to the tenth century. The structure has architectural elements of different styles, from Romanesque to Gothic and Renaissance. The interiors are carefully decorated and contain numerous liturgical objects and works of sacred art. The abbey is open to the public.
Eremo Carmelitano S.Maria degli Angeli
Scandicci
(17 Km)
The monastery dates back to 1987 and welcomes a group of Carmelite nuns. The building, where different liturgical rituals are made, is furnished with modesty and simplicity. In its interiors, various icons, portraits, and numerous religious objects are preserved, which give a spiritual nature to the monastery.
Casa Natale di Leonardo da Vinci
Vinci
(9 Km)
The Birthplace of the great painter Leonardo da Vinci is located in Anchiano. In this house he spent his entire childhood. At that time the house was part of the Villa del Ferrale by Lords Masetti. After some major restorations, the house was reopened to the public from 22 June 2012.
Galleria Open Art
Campi Bisenzio
(19 Km)
Il Furetto
Santa Croce Sull'Arno
(15 Km)
Oggetti E Soggetti D'Arte Di Melani Federico
Lastra a Signa
(14 Km)
Demiart
Palaia
(542 Km)