Villa Medici

The symmetrical brick building sits atop a hill, featuring two monumental zigzag staircases that connect the residence to the town square below.

Construction began in 1555 under Cosimo I de Medici, using materials from a former castle of the Guidi Counts that previously occupied the location.

The museum collection includes historical hunting weapons, Renaissance paintings, marble sculptures, ornate furniture, and tapestries from the Bardini collection.

The villa opens from April through September Monday to Saturday 9:00-18:00 and Sunday 10:00-19:00, with modified hours during winter months.

The residence gained notoriety when Isabella de Medici died within its walls in 1576, leading to centuries of speculation about her death circumstances.

Location: Cerreto Guidi

Inception: 1978

Official opening: 1575

Architectural style: Renaissance

Floors above the ground: 2

Part of: Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany

Opening Hours: April-September: Monday-Saturday 09:00-18:00; Sunday 10:00-19:00; October-March: Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 10:00-19:00; Monday [2, 3] off; January 1 off; December 25 off

Phone: +39057155707

Email: pm-tos@beniculturali.it

Website: http://polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it/index.php?it/186/cerreto-guidi-fi-villa-medicea-di-cerreto-guidi-e-museo-storico-della-caccia-e-del-territorio-firenze

GPS coordinates: 43.75861,10.87917

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27