Scandicci: Culture, Hiking Trails and Tuscan Hills

Scandicci between culture and hills

Scandicci combines different sides of Tuscany: historic buildings, museum collections, summer cultural events and a network of marked hiking trails. Added to this is a hilly landscape shaped by olive growing and viticulture. If you would like to combine culture and active days during your stay, you will find several clearly distinct focal points here.

Historic Sites and Museums

Castello dell’Acciaiolo, also known as Acciaiolo, is a monumental complex consisting of a historic villa, its park and its garden. It was classified as a cultural asset of particular significance under Law 1089/39. The GAMPS geopaleontological museum offers a different perspective on history. It is housed in the former primary school of Badia a Settimo, in the Centro Civico Ofelia Mangini, and displays thousands of exhibits, including pieces considered extremely rare finds worldwide. The Abbazia di San Salvatore e San Lorenzo a Settimo also makes a distinct cultural contribution. The complex is regarded as one of the most important Benedictine complexes in Tuscany. Its present-day architectural appearance was shaped by the work of Cistercian monks from the 13th century through the end of the 18th century. Open City – Scandicci Estate represents Scandicci’s summer atmosphere. This cultural programme, established in 2004, features events from June to September in squares and open-air locations in Scandicci and its districts.

Marked Trails and Open-Air Art

The CAI Scandicci hiking trail network comprises twelve marked trails numbered 730 to 740, including connecting trail 732A. The trails have horizontal and vertical signage and are considered well maintained. Hiking trail 730 connects Lastra a Signa with Tavarnuzze and reduces the paved sections to a minimum. The Parco Museo Poggio Valicaia offers a special combination of landscape and art. The open-air museum displays contemporary art installations and sculptures, including works by Dario Bartolini, Italo Zuffi, Maria Dompé, Paolo Staccioli and Valentino Moradei. The Chiesa di San Martino alla Palma also stands on the hills of Romola, in a hilly landscape characterised by olive growing and viticulture.

Getting There by Car and Tram

If you are travelling by car, the Villa Costanza car park can be reached via the A1 motorway and the Villa Costanza exit. This exit is located between the Scandicci and Firenze Impruneta toll stations. The tram stop is outside the car park, just a few steps from the security gate of the entrance and exit area. Tram line T1 runs between Villa Costanza and Careggi and has 26 stops in the municipalities of Scandicci and Florence. This provides both the motorway arrival point and the connection through Scandicci and Florence as concrete reference points for getting your bearings locally. For further location options, you can also discover [San Martino Alla Palma](San Martino Alla Palma), [San Michele A Torri](San Michele A Torri) and [San Vincenzo A Torri](San Vincenzo A Torri).

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