Torre di Federico II
San Miniato
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
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.
Museo-Casa "F. Busoni"
Empoli
(11 Km)
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
(11 Km)
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
(11 Km)
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.
Museo Civico
Larciano
(17 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 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
(14 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
(14 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.
Torre dell'Orologio
Vicopisano
(19 Km)
The Clock Tower was built during the twelfth century. The structure has a remarkable height, 25 meters, and is used as a bell tower, despite all the damage it has suffered over the centuries. The clock was joined to the building a few centuries after construction, and was modified several times.
Torre del Soccorso
Vicopisano
(19 Km)
The Torre del Soccorso, part of the Rocca Estense of Lugo, represents an important cultural and architectural heritage. The tower has performed several functions over the centuries. Currently, the building houses the Municipal Offices inside it.
Casa Natale di Leonardo da Vinci
Vinci
(15 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 d'Arte Moderna e della Resistenza
Empoli
(11 Km)
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.
Rocca o Castello di Larciano
Larciano
(17 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.
Il Furetto
Santa Croce Sull'Arno
(6 Km)
Museo di Arte Sacra
Bientina
(14 Km)
The museum of sacred art has collections of sacred furnishings in noble metal ancient from the 16th — 17th centuries. It opened on 4 December 1993 and has over 120 exhibits of fine works of art. It also has precious liturgical vestments from the period between the XVI-17th centuries. In addition, the 20 wooden relics that are dated at the metta of the 18th century.
Torri e Mura Nord
Vicopisano
(19 Km)
Demiart
Palaia
(550 Km)