Villa di Pratolino, Renaissance villa in Vaglia, Italy
The estate features a central villa surrounded by extensive gardens with numerous sculptures, fountains, and walking paths through the Tuscan landscape.
Francesco I de' Medici commissioned architect Bernardo Buontalenti to construct this summer residence between 1569 and 1581 for his Venetian mistress Bianca Cappello.
The villa represents the Renaissance ideals through its architecture, garden design, and water features that demonstrate the technical innovations of the period.
The park remains open to visitors from April through October, offering guided tours that explain the history and significance of the Medici family residence.
The Appennino, a massive sculpture by Giambologna constructed between 1579 and 1580, stands as a colossal figure emerging from the garden landscape.
Location: Vaglia
Part of: Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany
GPS coordinates: 43.86000,11.30250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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