Things To Do Near EmpoliThings To Do Near Empoli
First Florence/Firenze is very close and that's always an options. But, if you are looking for things to do between events, here are some things that we would recommend:
Dining:
- Rieccoci - Cucina e Vino (Mediterranean & Wine)
- Casa Della Bistecca (Traditional Meat Cuisine)
- Enoteca Fattori (Tuscan specialties with a terrace)
- Cucina Sant'Andrea (Highly-rated Seafood)
Day Activities:
- Visit the Piazza Farinata degli Uberti and the Fountain of the Lions
- Tour the MUVE - Museum of Glass to see Empoli’s green glass heritage
- Explore the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea (Florentine Romanesque style)
- Stroll through Serravalle Park for a relaxing afternoon
Wineries:
- Fattoria di Piazzano (Family-run, famous for Vinsanto) - ~2 miles south
- Fattoria Bini (Historic estate in the Chianti area)
- Azienda Vinicola Le Colmate (Local tastings near the city center)
Other things to do:
- Visit Vinci (Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci) - just over 3 miles, but worth the short drive
For all the days along the way