Villa La Petraia, Renaissance villa museum in Castello district, Florence, Italy.
The villa stands on three landscaped terraces containing geometric flower beds, citrus trees, and fruit gardens spanning the hillside location.
Cardinal Ferdinando de Medici transformed the medieval fortress into a grand residence in 1568, incorporating architectural elements by Bernardo Buontalenti.
The central courtyard displays frescoes depicting the military achievements of Goffredo di Buglione during the siege of Jerusalem.
The museum opens daily from 8:30 to 15:30, offering free admission and wheelchair accessibility throughout the premises.
The villa houses fourteen original lunette paintings by Giusto Utens, displaying detailed aerial views of Medici properties from 1599.
Location: Florence
Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Part of: Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 08:30-15:30
Phone: +39055452691
Email: pm-tos@beniculturali.it
Website: http://polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it/index.php?it/185/villa-medicea-della-petraia-firenze
GPS coordinates: 43.81897,11.23665
Latest update: May 30, 2025 19:13
Villa Castello
684 m
Villa La Quiete
731 m
Villa di Quarto
399 m
Villa Le Brache
1 km
Villa Medicea della Topaia
689 m
Academia de la Crusca library
634 m
Necropolis of Palastreto
1.6 km
Church of Santa Lucia alla Castellina
1.1 km
Convento delle Oblate
1.3 km
Museo di storia naturale sezione biomedica
1.5 km
San Michele a Castello (Florence)
346 m
Villa Gisella
1.2 km
Villa il Casale
1.2 km
Montalve church
736 m
Santa Maria a Quarto
338 m
Santa Maria Mater Dei al Lippi
1.4 km
San Giovanni Evangelista di Boldrone
562 m
San Pio X al Sodo
917 m
San Lorenzo a Serpiolle
1.4 km
San Silvestro a Ruffignano
1.7 km
Ruffignano
1.6 km
Loggia dei Bianchi
1.1 km
Torre di Careggi
1.3 km
Tabernacolo dell'Olmo
860 m
Villa Corsini in Castello
462 m
Teatro Nuovo
1.5 km
Villa il Pozzino
795 m
Giardino Storico della Villa Medicea di Castello
675 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes