Villa La Capponcina, Renaissance villa in Settignano, Italy.

Villa La Capponcina stands at via della Capponcina 32 in Settignano, in the municipality of Florence. The villa belonged to the Capponi family before Gabriele D'Annunzio lived there from 1898 to 1910. D'Annunzio furnished it with fourteenth-century furniture, and kept numerous servants, a pack of dogs and chosen horses.

The villa belonged to the Capponi family before Gabriele D'Annunzio lived there from 1898 to 1910. During those years Eleonora Duse stayed a few steps away at Villa Porziuncola, at number 75 on the other side of the street. D'Annunzio furnished the house with fifteenth-century furniture and lived there with servants, a pack of dogs and chosen horses.

The villa served as a creative retreat where D'Annunzio conducted his literary work and hosted artistic circles. The spaces reflect the lifestyle of a wealthy writer who drew inspiration from nature and nearby artistic communities.

The residence is located in Settignano, a village in the hills outside Florence with connections by car or public transport. Visitors should note that its hilltop position means paths to and from the building are steep in places.

D'Annunzio maintained a large household here with numerous pets and staff, reflecting his reputation as an eccentric artist. The villa became a place where personal relationships and artistic ambitions intertwined.