Arcetri
Arcetri is a hill and a district on the southern outskirts of Florence, in the Tuscany region of central Italy. It is part of the municipality of Florence and lies above the Arno valley, offering views of the city and the surrounding countryside. The area combines residential neighborhoods with historical villas and green spaces, and it is connected to central Florence by local roads and bus services.
A prominent feature of Arcetri is the Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri), run by
Historically, Arcetri developed from a rural settlement into part of Florence’s metropolitan area. The hillside hosts