Villa Niccolini di Camugliano

The villa presents a cubic structure with four corner towers, reinforced bases, and a grand square featuring a sixteenth-century statue of Hercules.

Duke Alessandro de' Medici selected this location for its strategic position between Era and Cascina valleys, advancing the family's expansion toward Pisa's plain.

The villa's park incorporates English garden design elements, including an elliptical hedge decorated with marble busts surrounding the central plaza.

The property remains under private ownership as part of the Niccolini estate and contains agricultural facilities producing organic foods and wines.

The villa includes fortified architectural elements, reflecting a period when noble residences needed military defensive capabilities against local uprisings.

Location: Ponsacco

Part of: Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany

GPS coordinates: 43.60185,10.65476

Latest update: April 2, 2025 11:13