Villa La Capponcina

Villa La Capponcina stands on a hillside northeast of Florence, featuring traditional Tuscan architectural elements and commanding views of the surrounding landscape.

In 1898, Italian writer Gabriele D'Annunzio acquired the fourteenth-century Villa La Capponcina to be near his companion Eleonora Duse, who lived at Villa Porziuncola.

The villa became a center of literary creation where D'Annunzio wrote several works, including the novel Il Fuoco, which detailed his relationship with Duse.

Located at Via della Capponcina 32 in Settignano, the villa sits at coordinates 43.7768°N and 11.3166°E, accessible from central Florence by car or public transport.

The residence witnessed the intense relationship between D'Annunzio and Duse, with the writer maintaining an extensive household including numerous pets and servants.

GPS coordinates: 43.77680,11.31660

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:40