Scandicci, Municipality in Metropolitan Florence, Italy.
Description
Scandicci is a town in Tuscany, located southwest of Florence, spread across rolling countryside and hills. It blends rural areas with modern neighborhoods, shaped by the landscape that connects it to the broader Florence region.
History
The area was settled since medieval times, as shown by old churches and rural structures scattered throughout. Its growth into a modern town happened mainly during the 20th century while keeping historical sites intact.
Culture
The municipality maintains the Villa i Collazzi, a remarkable architectural work attributed to Michelangelo, demonstrating the Renaissance influence in the region.
Practical
The best time to explore is outside peak season when it feels less crowded. Wearing good walking shoes is helpful, especially if you plan to wander through the hilly countryside and rural paths.
Did you know?
The Acciaiolo, a 14th-century defense structure transformed into a public space, stands near Badia a Settimo as a testament to architectural preservation.
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Palazzo Wanny
2.3 km
Badia a Settimo
4.6 km
Mulinaccio di Scandicci
8.5 km
Garden of Archimedes
2.3 km
Villa di Castelpulci
4.2 km
Villa Vogel
2.8 km
Castello dell'Acciaiolo
1.2 km
Villa I Collazzi
3.9 km
San Martino a Gangalandi
7.5 km
San Martino alla Palma
3.7 km
Castello di Torregalli
1.1 km
Signa Castello
8.1 km
Sant'Alessandro a Giogoli
3.3 km
San Quirico a Legnaia
2.2 km
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo in Tuto
689 m
Pieve di San Vincenzo
9.6 km
Walls of Lastra a Signa
6.9 km
Sant'Andrea a Mosciano
3.5 km
San Giuliano a Settimo
3.6 km
Ponte Nuovo sull'Arno
7.8 km
Chiesa di Santo Stefano a Ugnano
4 km
Santa Maria a Greve
312 m
Villa Pandolfini
8 km
San Bartolo a Cintoia
2.8 km
Chiesa di San Colombano
5 km
Chiesa di Santa Mina
435 m
Museo Geopaleontologico di Scandicci
4.6 km
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