Bastione Maiano
Historical Site Prominent hilltop bastion with panoramic city views
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How to Get to Bastione Maiano #
On foot from the historic center of Florence; local maps and pedestrian routes connect all the bastions circling the hill.
Tips for Visiting Bastione Maiano #
- Seek out mason's marks carved into the stones-small clues to the hands that built and repaired the bastion.
- Use this bastion as a quieter alternative to more tourist-heavy viewpoints for photos of Florence's rooftops.
- Avoid midday in summer when exposed stone can radiate heat; mornings and evenings are more comfortable.
Best Time to Visit Bastione Maiano #
Spring and autumn give the nicest weather for walking between bastions and exploring their details.
Weather & Climate near Bastione Maiano #
Bastione Maiano's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (646 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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