Florence Province

Sites

	Abbey of Vallombrosa - www.vallombrosa.it - Site for the Vallombrosa Congregation, presenting the Vallombrosa Abbey and the community of the Benedectine Monks. The site includes historical notes on the community, information on the products made by the monks and accommodation offered by the monastery. A section includes planned cultural and spiritual activities and hours of liturgical masses. It is possible to conduct a virtual visit of the main areas of the Abbey through an interactive map, viewing photographs accompanied by brief descriptions.
	Estate Fiesolana - www.estatefiesolana.com - Official site for the Fiesole summer program of cultural events held at the Roman Theater in Fiesole and nearby areas. The complete calendar is presented, with details on each of the events taking place in the areas of music, cinema, dance, theater and opera. Contains useful information on reaching event venues and on lcoations where tickets can be purchased.
	Fiesole Musei - www.fiesolemusei.it - Site for the agency that manages the three main museum sites in Fiesole: the Archeological area, Archeological Museum and the Bandini Museum. The site presents the three structures, with a map and detailed descriptions of the collections, in addition to opening hours and cost of tickets. It is also possible to reserve your visit by completing a form on the site.
	Minor Museums in the Province of Firenze - server-nt.provincia.fi.it/museiminori/ - Official site for non-state museums in the Province of Florence seeks to promote the lesser known museums and monuments in the Florentine territory. The museums can be viewed either by thematic area or geographic location. There is a brief description and photograph for each museum, with information on location and opening hours, as well as the possibility of conducting a short virtual visit of each museum.
	Five Green Lands - www.cinqueverditerre.it - Website dedicated to five communes within the province of Florence: Bagno a Ripoli, Figline Valdarno, Greve in Chianti, Incisa Valdarno and Rignano sull'Arno. The site includes interesting itineraries to follow to visit the townships, with things to see and accommodation available in the territory. A general map shows the area covered by the Five Green Lands and another includes maps of all of the itineraries.
	Monastery of the Certosa at Galluzzo - www.cistercensi.info/certosadifirenze/ - Official site for the monastery near Florence presents the structure and its buildings, with historical details, information on the spiritual life at the monastery and cultural activities. The site also includes the possibility to consult the library's catalog and information on the liquors and perfumes made by the monks, as well as on the book restoration workshop at the monastery. Finally, the site indicates how to arrive at the monastery and hours it is open to the public for visits.
	Montefiesole - www.montefiesole.com - Dedicated to Montefiesole, a small locality near Pontassieve in the province of Florence, with information on the local area and its history, useful information on places to visit, events and itineraries.
	Montelupo Museum - www.museomontelupo.it - Website for the Museum of Ceramics and Museum of Archeology in Montelupo presents the collections, including their history, opening hours and admission cost. The site also includes information on an archaeological area and historical archive, and services provided to public and schools.
	Parco dei Renai - www.parcorenai.it - Artificial lake and recreational area in Signa is connected to Florence with a bike path along the Arno river which starts in Florence's Cascine Park. The area already offers a pool, picnic areas, soccer field and tennis courts. The site has details on opening hours and the stages of the ongoing project.
	Proloco Scarperia - www.prolocoscarperia.com - Official site for the Proloco association of the town of Scarperia, which organizes some of the main events and festivals that take place in Scarperia every year, including the antiques' market on the first Sunday of every month, a gastronomic festival, the Diotto festival and Renaissance Day. The association promotes exhibitions and cultural events, listing the events throughout the year and a short history of the town.
	Cycling Museum "Gino Bartali" - www.ciclomuseo-bartali.it - Site dedicated to the Gino Bartali museum and association that manages and supports the museum in Ponte a Ema, an outer neighborhood in Florence where the cycling champion was born. The site contains information on the opening hours and ticket cost for visiting the museum, as well as a virtual visit to the various rooms dedicated to Bartali, bicycles and cycling world. Another section is devoted to the association, highlighting activities and events related to Gino Bartali and the museum.
	Pontassieve Cultura - www.pontassievecultura.it - The Cultural Institure of the city of Pontassieve presents its services and the cultural activities it organizes throughout the area of the municipality. The site offers a calendar of cultural events, and information on the city library and Pontassieve's music school, both managed by the Institute.