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Welcome to Fauglia Italy. If you’are planning to visit Fauglia for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Fauglia and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Fauglia and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

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Pisa (18 Km)

Palazzo Roncioni

In this historic building they lived important figures, including Vittorio Alfieri, Madame de Stael and Ugo Foscolo who fell in love with the beautiful Isabella Roncioni here, but also suffered his disappointment of love that I inspire him to write the book 'Last Letters by Iacopo Ortis'. In the main floor we can observe the frescoes by the painter Tempesti and a marble fireplace by the sculptor Baratta. This building is the only one on the Lungarno that preserves the airport on the river.

Pisa (18 Km)

Palazzo Gambacorti

The building was built during the last years of the '300 and is one of the most famous palaces on the Lungarno. The engineer T. Pisano was commissioned to build this building on behalf of the homonymous family. The main facade is made in Gothic style with delicate mullioned windows while the back facade is typical seventeenth-century with very tall windows and a beautiful portal equipped with the Medici coat of arms. Inside you can see frescoes depicting the maritime victories of Pisa.

Pisa (19 Km)

Gipsoteca del Dipartimento di Scienze Archeologiche

The Gipsoteca of the Department of Archaeological Sciences was established during the nineteenth century at the headquarters of the University of Pisa. It houses a collection of chalks wanted by Gherardo Gherardini, which was later increased by Lucio Mariani and Silvio Ferri. The installation was transferred to the church of San Paolo all'Orto proposing finds ranging from the Greek archaic age to specimens of the Hellenistic and Roman ages.

Pisa (19 Km)

Palazzo della Sapienza

The palace has Renaissance origins, but it was deeply restored during the '900. The beginning of construction dates back to the last years of the '400 and was completed towards the Metta of the '500. There are a lot of criticism regarding the construction of the building, the windows on the first floor are insufficient and poorly positioned with the consequence of low light in the rooms. The two magne classrooms also suffered a lot of criticism for their structure. Currently the building is the seat of the Faculty of Law of the University of Pisa.

Pisa (19 Km)

Arsenale Mediceo Lungarno Ranieri Simonelli

It was built at the behest of Cosimo I de' Medici, who wanted to build an arsenal for the ships of the powerful Tuscan fleet. It was composed of eight naves on average 60 meters long, 8 meters high and about 10 meters wide. Today in the restored area there are some exhibitions that present a part of important archaeological findings. These are shipwrecks and furnishings of the ancient Etruscan and Roman port area located in the area of the current railway station of Pisa - San Rossore.

Pisa (19 Km)

Palazzo delle Vedove

The palace takes its name from its function at the time, it was used by the widows of the famous Medici family. The origins of the building are much older, in fact, from the reports found, its construction dates back between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries. It has an elongated shape with a rectangular base. Only a few elements of the ancient building are still visible, for example a quadrifora in marble cut in the center and six spans visible on the facade of Via Santa Maria.

Pisa (19 Km)

Palazzo da Scorno

The building is located in the center of Pisa and has medieval origins. According to reports and documents found, the building dates back to the twelfth century, however, only in the 17th century, it was transformed into a building. On the facade we can observe two large arches of Verrucana stone. During the reconstruction of the 1960s, the two mullioned windows were rebuilt on the ground floor, while the central column on the first floor was replaced by another with a particular and characteristic marble capital.

Pisa (19 Km)

Palazzo dell'arcivescovado

The palace dates back to the '400 and stands on the remains of an even older building, dating back to at least the twelfth century. It is located in Piazza dell'Archbiscovado and, certainly, it is one of the most impressive palaces in Pisa. The style is typically Florentine, and has a simple façade decorated with exposed stone profiles on the edges and windows. In the inner courtyard you can see the busts of some Archbishops of Pisa and, at its center, a statue of the 18th century depicting Moses.

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Agriturismo Podere Costantino - >Terricciola
Terricciola (12 Km) - Via Podernuovo, 7 - 56030 Morrona - Terricciola - Pisa
Podere Costantino is a welcoming property in the countryside, surrounded by the gorgeous Colline Pisane (Pisa 's hills). Located at the heart of Tuscany, it gives access to the best the region has to offer: beauties of nature, unique artistic treasures of cities such as Pisa, Volterra and San Giminiano, Florence, Siena and Lucca and at only 40 km from the seacoast. The Villa Farmhouse has four lovely apartments in a Heavenly Charming Location enjoying the stunning Pisa’s hills view. The apartments are situated in an excellent location on the ground and first floor with beautiful swimming pool (12x6m), away from traffic. Podere Costantino is located at the heart of Toscany, it gives access to the best the region has to offer: beauties of nature, unique artistic treasures of cities such as Pisa, Volterra and San Gimignano (30 Km), Florence, Siena, Lucca and at only 40 km from the seacoast. The apartments are ideal for couples and families, they are wide, spacious and bright, provided of all comfort. The apartments have direct access on a private garden with table and chairs to enable dining and relaxation.
Il Piccolo Rooms - >Pontedera
Pontedera (13 Km) - Viale Rinaldo Piaggio, 58
Podere Casavecchia - >Chianni
Chianni (15 Km) - Via Campagna, 157 - Casavecchia
In a country house looking out over 180° of the enchanting Volterra panorama,The Podere Casa Vecchia is located in Chianni (Pisa), 10km from the hot springs of Casciana Terme and is a very convenient starting point to explore the major artistic and cultural meccas of Tuscany. The Podere Casa Vecchia is a wonderfully remodeled colonial structure, surrounded by meadows, woods, and olive groves, and houses antique furniture that will make you feel right at home. a lounge area, a kitchen, and a large, cozy fireplace that will help you relax. The Podere Casa Vecchia is a perfect getaway for groups or families. In the large meadow behind the house, you’ll find a large terrace complete with a barbeque grill, a picnic table, and a spacious area where you can relax in the shade of a majestic oak tree. We can host up to 10 people. The pricing can vary according to the number of guests and duration of stay.
San Ranieri Hotel - >Pisa
Pisa (16 Km) - Via Filippo Mazzei, 2 - - Cisanello
Camping Village iNTERNATIONAL St.Michael - >Pisa
Pisa (19 Km) - Via Della Bigattiera Lato Mare,24
The Camping Village St. Michael is to Pisa just a few meters from the sea and it is the ideal solution to plan excursions throughout Tuscany. It owns a wonderful private sand beach in the heart of natural Park St. Rossore and swimming pool. Wellness, cleaning, food and wine, convenience, professionalism, all this at the right price. Unique for convenience, it is located just a few kilometers from the Harbour of Livorno where you can board for Corsica, Sardinia, Elba Island. Nature, sea and traditions are all included. Near the historic centre of Pisa, the city of the Leaning Tower, but away from pollution and chaos. Good communication roads, well linked to bus stops, train stations, harbours and airports. To few kilometers from the exit of the highway Pisa Centro. In the heart of Tuscany, the Camping Village St. Michael is the best way to visit cities such as Lucca, S.Gimignano, Volterra, Siena and Florence. The Camping Village is recommended for families with children and for all those who like to spend vacations in tranquility especially for couples who are looking relaxation and privacy.
Agriturismo Germagnana - >San Miniato
San Miniato (23 Km) - Via Montebicchieri, 40/C - Stibbio - San Miniato
Residence Le Fontanelle  - >Montescudaio
Montescudaio (28 Km) - Via Delle Fontanelle 1
The Tuscany country; an atmosphere where the man's presence has modified the profiles of the hills, where the history of the cities of art, the great personages and their works are stirred to the frank hospitality of the people, the old country houses, the medival villages, the vineyards, the olive trees and the cypresses. In the middle of the Tuscany you'll find Montescudaio, an agricultural center situated in a hill, to 240 meters on the sea level, to little km from the Tuscany shoreline; From there, from the old walls of a caste, you'll can enjoy a wonderful landscape, that includes the valley of the river Cecina, the Tyrrhenian sea and the islands of the archipelago, Capraia, Gorgonia, Elba. Inside of the "Le Fontanelle" Residence complex you will be able to enjoy all this, united to confort of our structures, to the pleasantnesses of a kitchen of ancient traditions, to the taste of wines and oils of local production, to the tranquillity and the relax that only the Tuscany can offer you. We offer a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the hills and countryside.
Centro Vacanze Il Borgo - >Guardistallo
Guardistallo (29 Km) - Del Poggetto 45

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