Appartamento in Fiesole

The Arno river runs through the urban area. The historic centre of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and lies inside the built-up area. The hill town of Fiesole, with Etruscan and Roman remains, is on the hills about 6–8 km northeast. The Chianti hills with vineyards and olive groves begin to the south/southeast; Impruneta is about 8–10 km away and is known for its terracotta production. Large city gardens and parks inside the urban fabric include the Boboli Gardens (Palazzo Pitti) and the Parco delle Cascine along the Arno. Major museums and monuments inside the city include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo), the Uffizi Gallery, the Galleria dell'Accademia, Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Vecchio. The main rail hub is Firenze Santa Maria Novella station and the city's airport (Amerigo Vespucci/Peretola, FLR) lies within the municipal area. There are no ski lifts within roughly 15 km; Apennine ski areas are farther out. The city and its surroundings are known for Renaissance art and architecture, major museums, and leather and fashion industries.