Villa di Montevettolini, Renaissance villa in Montevettolini, Italy
Villa di Montevettolini is a Renaissance country house on a hilltop near Monsummano Terme, surrounded by olive groves with symmetrical gardens and geometric patterns. Stone fountains are integrated into these carefully planned gardens and shape the overall appearance of the estate.
Ferdinando I de Medici acquired the estate in 1595 as part of the extensive network of countryside properties the family owned across Tuscany. The acquisition reflected the strategy of securing wealth in rural regions during that era.
The villa shows features of Medici style, combining residential comfort with farm buildings in the Renaissance tradition. Visitors can still see today how such country estates were designed as centers between family life and agricultural work.
The estate remains in private ownership and visits need to be arranged in advance through the Monsummano Terme tourist office. Planning ahead is important to gain access and find the best time to visit.
The estate has an underground tunnel system that connects different areas of the grounds beneath the surface. These passages allowed servants to move discreetly without disturbing the family or guests.
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