Garibaldi Area

Garibaldi Area

The Garibaldi Area is another archaeological gem that enthusiasts cannot miss.

The most ancient evidence dates back to the Etruscan period when in the 4th-3rd century BCE, the Etruscans created terraces for easier use of the heavily sloping terrain. Afterward (1st century BCE – 1st century CE), the Romans built a domus in this area, of which part of the peristyle is still visible, consisting of a central basin and a colonnade.

The area was then abandoned and embedded in the urban fabric of the city of Fiesole. Only the excavations completed in 2005 allowed for a more in-depth study of the area and its subsequent redevelopment into a free and open-air museum trail.