“Turismo Slow nella Toscana de’ Medici” is a project funded by the Italian Ministry of Tourism con il “through the “Fund for Municipalities with cultural, historical, artistic, and landscape value whose territories includeUNESCO World Heritage Sites” with the aim of supporting the recovery of the tourism sector, which was particularly affected by the crisis generated by the Covid-19 pandemic, in municipalities characterized by a strong tourism and cultural vocation.
The initiatives include the development of tools for digital tourism enhancement and promotion, tourist itineraries, tourism marketing projects, as well as building, structural, or plant engineering works and installations aimed at increasing accessibility and tourist appeal.
The municipalities of Vaglia (lead partner) Barberino di Mugello, Carmignano, Fiesole, Poggio a Caiano, Scarperia e San Piero, all belonging to the UNESCO Medici Villas sitejoined together in partnership and presented a project that was funded by the Italian Ministry of Tourism with €484,421.75.
The project includes 12 actions:
Audit, monitoring, and dissemination of results
Meetings, active participation, and business network
Lighting upgrade for the Fiesole itinerary
Identification and mapping of itineraries and resources
Creation of urban and extra-urban signage
Annual event on tradition, culture, and well-being
Website and app
IAT tourist office of the Municipality of Vaglia
Project management and strategic plan
Recovery and adaptation of trail networks
Equipment for accessibility, usability, and hospitality
Digital communication
The project must be completed by 31 December 2026.