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Michelin Guide | Away From the Crowds: The Quietest Hotels in and Around Florence
Style: Classic elegance
Distance from Duomo: 15-minute drive
Great for: Romantic escapes
Perched on a scenic hillside halfway between Florence and Fiesole, Collegio alla Querce breathes new life into what was originally a Renaissance-era villa before serving becoming the quarters of the prestigious Barnabite College from 1868 to the late 20th-century. The grounds retain their collegial feel, surrounded by 42 acres of parkland and formal Italian gardens — and historic interiors add a touch of singular ambiance to what now feels like a welcoming country estate.
