Villa Il Gioiello, Renaissance villa in Arcetri, Florence, Italy.
Villa Il Gioiello features a U-shaped design that surrounds a central courtyard enclosed by stone walls with rectangular windows and a classical facade.
The villa gained prominence as the residence of Galileo Galilei from 1631 until his death in 1642, where he spent his final years under house arrest.
The property contains period furniture from Galileo's time and functions as a scientific meeting center for institutions located on the hill of Arcetri.
Visitors must schedule guided tours through the University Museums Educational Service, with entrance fees of 6 euros plus 3 euros for tour services.
From this villa, Galileo exchanged letters with his daughter Sister Maria Celeste and received visits from notable figures including Ferdinand II de Medici.
Location: Florence
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
GPS coordinates: 43.74760,11.25760
Latest update: May 16, 2025 02:26
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