In the scenic height above Florence from Fiesole to Settignano. We start our walk in a small town, Fiesole, founded by the Etruscans and very important in the Renaissance for the nearby quarries of stone (pietra serena).
At the beginning we will see a lot of stone quarriers. The stone was used in many parts of important buildings in Florence like the Uffizi Gallery. Michelangelo was supposed to have developed his love for stone while being wet-nursed in nearby Settignano. So the path leads us to the ancient quarries and through traditional olive-growing farmland, with a spectacular view of Florence. In Settignano it is possible to visit the famous Villa Gamberai with its gorgeously maintained garden. We may also consider a walking tour in Florence.
The land of Leonardo. Through our walks around Vinci, a small village surrounded by lovely olive groves which is the birthplace of the great artist, we discover his universal genius.The paths take you to the birthplace of Leonardo, paths that he followed as a child and young boy. Afterwards you’ll discover Florence, the city where he was educated and which inspired him, and Fiesole, the place where he carried out his first flying experiments. These places, that you will discover on foot, were a resource for his creative capacity and had a strong impact on his development as a painter, sculptor, engineer, architect and scientist.
