History of Firenzuola
In the heart of the Apennines, Firenzuola has an ancient and fascinating history.
Founded in 1332 at the behest of the Florentine Republic, the city developed under the influence of the Ubaldini, feudal lords who dominated the Mugello with 32 castles.
These castles, located on the mountain ridges, were witnesses of a period of conflicts between the Republic of Florence and the feudal power of the Ubaldini, resolved in 1373 with the foundation of new lands such as Firenzuola and Scarperia.
During the Second World War, Firenzuola became the scene of bloody battles, especially in the autumn of 1944, when the Gothic Line, the last bastion of the German defense, crossed the territory.
The city was destroyed by aerial bombardments, but became a symbol of resistance and liberation when the Allies conquered the Futa Pass and advanced to the town centre.
Today, Firenzuola preserves traces of ancient civilizations: from the Ligurians to the Etruscans, from the Romans to the Lombards. The archaeological evidence, such as Etruscan bronzes and the remains of the "Via degli Dei", are a tangible testimony of its long history, which continues to live on in the landscape and local traditions.