B&B, Hotels and Farm Holidays in Vaglia
Vaglia Near Florence, Tuscany
The first settlements in the Vaglia area go back to the Liguri Magelli and by the Etruscans before the Romans. Starting in the year 1000, Vaglia developed an urban structure which has been maintained through the centuries. From the middle of the 1500s the territory was added to the Scarperia Vicarage and remained under their control until the first years of the 1900s.
The Medici family had a great impact on the territory of Vaglia. The family built the Via Bolognese from Florence towards Bologna, making it go through Vaglia and thus increasing its economic prosperity. The Medicis contributed to the reconstruction and restoration of many churches within the area.
During the Second World War, Vaglia was greatly damaged. After the war, the city was completely rebuilt and amplified.
Accommodation in Vaglia
Vaglia is the commune closest to Florence, ust 20 kms away. Accommodation in Vaglia thus makes it easy to easily visit Florence and the Mugello and its surroundings. The whole territory of Vaglia offers many farmhouses, bed and breakfasts, hotels and holiday homes where you can enjoy your holiday in Vaglia and the Mugello.
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Churches in the territory of Vaglia
- Parish Church of S. Pietro
- Parish Church of San Cresci a Macioli
- Romanesque Church of S. Romolo
- Convent of Montesenario
The Medici
You can follow the Medici's footsteps through Scarperia by visiting the:
Markets
The weekly market in Vaglia takes place every Wednesday morning in Bivigliano.
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