The Top 7 Caves in Florence
Looking to visit a cave in Florence on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Florence’s 7
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Cascata dell'Abbraccio
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to visit preferably after heavy rains, in summer it is often completely dry
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Cava Braschi (Monte Ceceri)
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Old quarry where the white stone for the ancient buildings in Fiesole and the statues in Florence was extracted. From the outside it looks like a cave. Not open to the public (fenced).
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Maurizio's Caves in Gambassi Terme
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Completely without water in August
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Cave and Spring of San Filippo Benizi
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The cave and fountain of San Filippo Benizi, with a small temple covering the spring, built in 1629, bears the significant and elegant inscription on the cornice: "SITI NE PEREANT …
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Maurizio's Caves
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Maurizio used to live here as a hermit and chiseled a few figures into the stone. Ropes help to get safely down in wet weather.
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Hidden River Trail and Sulphur Geyser
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The trail is visible on the map until the geysir. Then just follow the river when dry. Later you will see a path that is marked aside the river. It …
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Cave of Blessed Alessio
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Near the Sanctuary of Montesenario, a small road on the left for those going up, leads quickly to this pleasant and suggestive place where the cave of the blessed Alessio …
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