Agriturismo near Florence with Restaurant, Educational Farm

Just outside Florence there are hills with vineyards, olive trees and wheat fields. To the north is Fiesole, an Etruscan town on the hill overlooking Florence. To the south-east is Bagno a Ripoli, towards the Chianti, and to the south Impruneta, known for the terracotta that covers Brunelleschi's dome.

The farm stays near Florence listed on Agriturismi.it are in the municipality of Florence, in Impruneta, Fiesole and Bagno a Ripoli. Many rent out apartments and have a swimming pool. The list also includes farm stays in the surrounding area.

Amerigo Vespucci airport is 5 km from the centre of Florence. By car, leave the A1 motorway at Firenze Nord, Firenze Impruneta or Firenze Sud.

WHERE TO STAY NEAR FLORENCE: in Fiesole, on the hill north of the city; in Impruneta, among vineyards and olive groves, with the basilica of Santa Maria; in Bagno a Ripoli, between Florence and the Chianti hills; on the hills within the municipality of Florence.

WHAT TO SEE NEAR FLORENCE: the archaeological area of Fiesole with the Roman theatre; the Medici Villa in Fiesole, one of the Medici villas on the UNESCO list; the Badia Fiesolana; the Oratory of Santa Caterina delle Ruote in Bagno a Ripoli; Vallombrosa Abbey; Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte.

FOOD AND WINE: the kiln workers' peposo (peppery beef stew) of Impruneta, ribollita, bistecca alla fiorentina, finocchiona IGP, cantucci toscani IGP and zolfino beans. To drink, Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Chianti Rufina and Vin Santo, with Toscano IGP olive oil from the Colline di Firenze.

THINGS TO DO: walk the Anello del Rinascimento (Renaissance Ring), which passes through Fiesole, Bagno a Ripoli and Impruneta; climb Monte Ceceri, where Leonardo studied flight; visit the Museum of Vine and Wine in Rufina; play golf at Ugolino.