Borgo San Lorenzo is a pretty little town in Tuscany, situated in the province of Florence. It’s close to the other cosy Tuscan towns of Fiesole, Scarperia, Vicchio and Marradi. Tourists are sure to love a morning or afternoon strolling around this old town that is believed to be of Etruscan origin. Why not stay in Florence city itself, only thirty kilometres away.
You could relax in a beautiful apartment in Florence where you can enjoy all the Renaissance treasures and monuments it has to offer. Then escape from all the noise and people by coming to Borgo San Lorenzo and neighbouring settlements for a day of touring!
You could relax in a beautiful apartment in Florence where you can enjoy all the Renaissance treasures and monuments it has to offer. Then escape from all the noise and people by coming to Borgo San Lorenzo and neighbouring settlements for a day of touring!
There are lots of ancient churches and monasteries here, filled with classic, gothic and Renaissance style architecture and precious artworks. Visit the enchanting parish church of San Lorenzo, the town’s patron saint. This church dates back as far as 941AD and its bell tower dates to 1263!
Learn all about the thrilling history of this sacred place and see the exquisite artworks inside by the Renaissance master, Giotto. The town comes alive on 11th August every year when the feast day of San Lorenzo is enthusiastically celebrated!
Visit the tourist office in the centre of Borgo San Lorenzo to get directions to other places of interest such as the Museum of Ceramic Art. This interesting attraction is located in Villa Pecori Giraldi.
There’s a lovely little market that takes place every Tuesday here where you can try some of the area’s local food products and crafts. A delicious truffle market is held in Borgo San Lorenzo on the third weekend of November every year so if you’re passing through at this time, be sure to hang around for a few hours.
Learn all about the thrilling history of this sacred place and see the exquisite artworks inside by the Renaissance master, Giotto. The town comes alive on 11th August every year when the feast day of San Lorenzo is enthusiastically celebrated!
Visit the tourist office in the centre of Borgo San Lorenzo to get directions to other places of interest such as the Museum of Ceramic Art. This interesting attraction is located in Villa Pecori Giraldi.
There’s a lovely little market that takes place every Tuesday here where you can try some of the area’s local food products and crafts. A delicious truffle market is held in Borgo San Lorenzo on the third weekend of November every year so if you’re passing through at this time, be sure to hang around for a few hours.
Walk around the majestic Palazzo Podestà and some of the grand villas that dot the town and outskirts. The famous Florentine Banking family, the Medici’s would have visited here quite frequently during their reign of power. They commissioned many beautiful buildings to be built in their wake.
Why not attend a performance in one of the two musical theatres here; Teatro Giotto and Teatro Don Bosco?
Borgo San Lorenzo is the perfect place to visit if you wish to get away from the bust streets of Florence city for a while!
Why not attend a performance in one of the two musical theatres here; Teatro Giotto and Teatro Don Bosco?
Borgo San Lorenzo is the perfect place to visit if you wish to get away from the bust streets of Florence city for a while!
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picture 2: Vmenkov / CC BY-SA 3.0;