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Holidays in Dicomano
Dicomano traces back to Etruscan settlement, later developed into a Roman fortified castrum, likely named after the Decumanus (east–west road) that crossed the area
Its strategic location on trade routes between Florence, Casentino, Romagna, and Val di Sieve made it a flourishing market hub in medieval times. The Guidi Counts held it before Florence annexed it in the 14th?century
Between the 1300s and 1700s, it even featured a river port on the Comano, used for shipping timber to Pisa and Livorno’s shipyards
Town Development
Dicomano’s historic center grew around a castle and parish church, later becoming an important vicarship under the Medici rule
After suffering from the 1919 earthquakes (and WWII bombings), the town was rebuilt in a more modern style, while retaining key elements of its medieval core
Atmosphere & Landscape
It sits where the Comano River meets the Sieve, surrounded by rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, and chestnut forests typical of Mugello and Val di Sieve
The medieval borgo is full of stone streets, loggias, small piazzas, and elegant palaces from the 17th–18th centuries, such as Palazzo della Nave and Palazzo delle Scuole (town hall)
Main Sites & Cultural Highlights
Pieve di Santa Maria
A 12th-century Romanesque parish church perched on a hill, with a sturdy bell tower, likely originally part of a defensive structure.
Inside are artworks by Santi Buglioni, Giovan Battista Naldini, and others; a glazed terracotta altarpiece; and trace frescos from the Giotto school
The reliquary of Sant’Ilario is kept in the rectory
Oratorio di Sant’Onofrio
Built in neoclassical style between 1792–95 by Giuseppe del Rosso to replace an earlier pilgrims' hospital chapel.
Features a temple-like façade with Ionic columns, a central dome, and artworks including a 13th-century Madonna of the Spedale and paintings by Lorenzo Lippi and Ciabilli or Botti
Archaeological Museum & Frascole Site
The Museo Archeologico Comprensoriale (inside the town hall) displays artifacts from prehistoric, Etruscan, Roman, medieval and Renaissance times, including funerary stelae and items from Frascole and Poggio Colla
The nearby Frascole excavations reveal an Etruscan fortified villa and a ruined Romanesque church, open to the public
Villa Il Palagio (Montedomini)
A Medici-era rural villa surrounded by more than 700?ha of woodlands and fields, now part of a large farm estate. It resembles smaller versions of famous Medici villas
Typical Food & Culinary Traditions
Ribollita: a hearty Tuscan vegetable and bread soup.
Pappa al pomodoro: bread and tomato soup.
Bistecca alla fiorentina: Tuscan-style grilled steak.
The val di Sieve region is known for Bardiccio (a rustic sausage with wild fennel and garlic), and seasonal schiacciata con l’uva (a sweet flatbread with grapes, typical at harvest time)
Dicomano’s Saturday market offers fresh produce, local cheeses, olive oil, and artisan wares. Summer craft markets showcase pottery, textiles, and jewelry
The area is part of the Chianti Rufina appellation, with local vineyards offering wine tastings—including native vin santo specialties from Frascole estates
Activities & Things to Do
Hike or cycle the scenic trails of Val di Sieve and Mugello—ideal for walking, biking or horseback riding
Near the Comano River, canoeing is popular thanks to its gentle flow and historic connection to shipping routes
Explore archaeological sites, including Frascole and the museum in town, for an immersive history experience.
Attend local festivals:
May Fair (livestock, regional foods and crafts),
October Fair focusing on chestnuts, grapes, olive oil and local produce,
Sagra di Sant’Onofrio in June, featuring flea markets, antiques, and local celebrations
Relax at local villas, spas, or agriturismi, where you can enjoy Tuscan hospitality after a day of discovery
Summary
Historical roots: Etruscan and Roman beginnings, medieval trade hub, Medici influence.
Landscape: Lush Mugello hills, olive groves, vineyards, river valleys.
Heritage highlights: Pieve di Santa Maria, Oratorio di Sant’Onofrio, archaeological museum and Frascole.
Cuisine: Tuscan classics, Bardiccio sausage, schiacciata with grapes, Chianti Rufina wines.
Activities: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, visiting vineyards, exploring festivals and markets.
Its strategic location on trade routes between Florence, Casentino, Romagna, and Val di Sieve made it a flourishing market hub in medieval times. The Guidi Counts held it before Florence annexed it in the 14th?century
Between the 1300s and 1700s, it even featured a river port on the Comano, used for shipping timber to Pisa and Livorno’s shipyards
Town Development
Dicomano’s historic center grew around a castle and parish church, later becoming an important vicarship under the Medici rule
After suffering from the 1919 earthquakes (and WWII bombings), the town was rebuilt in a more modern style, while retaining key elements of its medieval core
Atmosphere & Landscape
It sits where the Comano River meets the Sieve, surrounded by rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, and chestnut forests typical of Mugello and Val di Sieve
The medieval borgo is full of stone streets, loggias, small piazzas, and elegant palaces from the 17th–18th centuries, such as Palazzo della Nave and Palazzo delle Scuole (town hall)
Main Sites & Cultural Highlights
Pieve di Santa Maria
A 12th-century Romanesque parish church perched on a hill, with a sturdy bell tower, likely originally part of a defensive structure.
Inside are artworks by Santi Buglioni, Giovan Battista Naldini, and others; a glazed terracotta altarpiece; and trace frescos from the Giotto school
The reliquary of Sant’Ilario is kept in the rectory
Oratorio di Sant’Onofrio
Built in neoclassical style between 1792–95 by Giuseppe del Rosso to replace an earlier pilgrims' hospital chapel.
Features a temple-like façade with Ionic columns, a central dome, and artworks including a 13th-century Madonna of the Spedale and paintings by Lorenzo Lippi and Ciabilli or Botti
Archaeological Museum & Frascole Site
The Museo Archeologico Comprensoriale (inside the town hall) displays artifacts from prehistoric, Etruscan, Roman, medieval and Renaissance times, including funerary stelae and items from Frascole and Poggio Colla
The nearby Frascole excavations reveal an Etruscan fortified villa and a ruined Romanesque church, open to the public
Villa Il Palagio (Montedomini)
A Medici-era rural villa surrounded by more than 700?ha of woodlands and fields, now part of a large farm estate. It resembles smaller versions of famous Medici villas
Typical Food & Culinary Traditions
Ribollita: a hearty Tuscan vegetable and bread soup.
Pappa al pomodoro: bread and tomato soup.
Bistecca alla fiorentina: Tuscan-style grilled steak.
The val di Sieve region is known for Bardiccio (a rustic sausage with wild fennel and garlic), and seasonal schiacciata con l’uva (a sweet flatbread with grapes, typical at harvest time)
Dicomano’s Saturday market offers fresh produce, local cheeses, olive oil, and artisan wares. Summer craft markets showcase pottery, textiles, and jewelry
The area is part of the Chianti Rufina appellation, with local vineyards offering wine tastings—including native vin santo specialties from Frascole estates
Activities & Things to Do
Hike or cycle the scenic trails of Val di Sieve and Mugello—ideal for walking, biking or horseback riding
Near the Comano River, canoeing is popular thanks to its gentle flow and historic connection to shipping routes
Explore archaeological sites, including Frascole and the museum in town, for an immersive history experience.
Attend local festivals:
May Fair (livestock, regional foods and crafts),
October Fair focusing on chestnuts, grapes, olive oil and local produce,
Sagra di Sant’Onofrio in June, featuring flea markets, antiques, and local celebrations
Relax at local villas, spas, or agriturismi, where you can enjoy Tuscan hospitality after a day of discovery
Summary
Historical roots: Etruscan and Roman beginnings, medieval trade hub, Medici influence.
Landscape: Lush Mugello hills, olive groves, vineyards, river valleys.
Heritage highlights: Pieve di Santa Maria, Oratorio di Sant’Onofrio, archaeological museum and Frascole.
Cuisine: Tuscan classics, Bardiccio sausage, schiacciata with grapes, Chianti Rufina wines.
Activities: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, visiting vineyards, exploring festivals and markets.
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