Villa di Bellosguardo, Renaissance villa in Bellosguardo hills, Florence, Italy.
Villa di Bellosguardo sits on a hilltop south of Florence, combining a 13th-century tower with sprawling gardens that face the city and Tuscan hills. The property functions as a small hotel while maintaining its original layout and outdoor spaces.
The Franchetti family acquired the property in 1913 and has maintained its Renaissance character since then. The villa remained in their care through the generations, preserving its original structure and heritage.
Walking through the rooms, you see how the Renaissance style shapes everyday spaces with vaulted wooden ceilings and carved stone fireplaces. The antique furnishings and frescoes create an atmosphere where historical beauty remains part of daily life today.
The property sits about 15 minutes on foot from the Santo Spirito neighborhood and is easy to reach from the city center. The villa operates as a small hotel with guest rooms and offers hands-on cooking classes focusing on Tuscan recipes.
A guest book dating from 1920 records the names of notable visitors who stayed at the property over the years. The signatures reveal how the villa attracted well-known guests from around the world throughout its modern history.
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