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Fonte di Fata Morgana

The Fonte di Fata Morgana, locally called the Casina delle Fate (Summerhouse of the Fates), at Grassina, not far from Florence, Italy, in the comune of Bagno a Ripoli, is a small garden building, built in 1573–4 as a garden feature in the extensive grounds of the Villa Riposo of Bernardo Vecchietti on the slope of the hill called Fattucchia.

Located at 43.7317, 11.2786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1574, Buildings and structures in Florence, Gardens in Italy

Settignano

Settignano is a picturesque frazione ranged on a hillside northeast of Florence, Italy, with spectacular views that have attracted American expatriates for generations. The little borgo of Settignano carries a familiar name for having produced three sculptors of the Florentine Renaissance, Desiderio da Settignano and the Gamberini brothers, better known as Bernardo Rossellino and Antonio Rossellino.

Located at 43.7833, 11.3167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Frazioni of the Province of Florence, Hilltowns in Tuscany, Districts of Florence

San Salvi

San Salvi, also known as San Michele a San Salvi, is a church in Florence, Italy. The church was built in the 11th century by the Vallombrosans as part of an abbey complex. During the 1529 Siege of Florence, the church was partially destroyed. It was reconstructed in accordance with its original style with the exception of the portico which was built with a 16th century style. The interior of the church is of a single aisle, Latin-cross design with a rectangular apse.

Located at 43.7721, 11.2861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Florence, 11th-century church buildings

Nelson Mandela Forum

Nelson Mandela Forum, formerly Palazzetto dello sport di Firenze and Palasport, is an indoor sports arena, located in Florence, Italy inaugurated in 1985. The seating capacity is for 5,253 people and the maximum capacity for rock concerts with general admission tickets is of 8262 people. It was home to Pool Firenze Basket basketball club before the club's relegation to minor leagues in 2009.

Located at 43.7769, 11.283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Italy, Basketball venues in Italy

Villa Gamberaia

Villa Gamberaia is a 14th-century villa near Settignano, outside Florence, Tuscany, Italy. It is it characterized now by 18th-century terraced garden. The setting was praised by Edith Wharton, who saw it after years of tenant occupation with its parterre planted with roses and cabbages, and by Georgina Masson, who saw it restored by Sig. Marcello Marchi after its near ruin during the Second World War. to the immaculately clipped and tailored condition today.

Located at 43.7805, 11.3289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Villas in Tuscany, Gardens in Tuscany, Landscape design history of Italy, Cultural landscapes

Villa Rusciano

Villa Rusciano is an historic villa in the neighbourhood of Florence, central Italy, which includes work by Brunelleschi.

Located at 43.7597, 11.2779 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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15th-century architecture, Villas in Florence, Renaissance architecture in Florence

Villa I Tatti

Villa I Tatti, The Harvard Center for Italian Renaissance Studies is a center for advanced research in the humanities located in Florence, Italy belonging to Harvard University.

Located at 43.7864, 11.3097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Harvard University schools, Renaissance, Buildings and structures in Florence, Villas in Florence, Early music, Research institutes in Italy, Photo archives, Visitor attractions in Florence, Harvard University buildings, Former private collections

Florence War Cemetery

Florence War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of World War II located in Italy near Florence in the locality Girone-Compiobbi, close to the Arno river.

Located at 43.7695, 11.3432 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Italy, Cemeteries in Florence, 1944 establishments in Italy