Villa Medicea delle Pianore

The Villa Medicea delle Pianore features high towers, terracotta floors, wooden ceilings, and stone fireplaces within its 56-room structure.

The estate was granted to Cristina di Lorena, wife of Ferdinando I, in 1592 through a perpetual lease from the Community of Santa Maria a Monte.

The villa represents traditional architectural patterns of late Renaissance Tuscan estates, combining residential spaces with agricultural operations under one structure.

The villa contains extensive cellars that were previously used for wine production, demonstrating the property's agricultural and economic functions throughout history.

Unlike typical Medici villas, this estate lacks decorative gardens, instead integrating directly with the natural woodland landscape and including a bamboo grove.

Location: Tuscany

Architects: Bernardo Buontalenti

Address: Via Pianore, 10

GPS coordinates: 43.74360,10.67500

Latest update: March 15, 2025 19:41