places of interest – Page 2 – Visit Bagno a Ripoli

Castello di Quarate

As made evident by its name derived from the Latin centuria quadrata, the Quarate complex rests over an old Roman fortress (castrum), in all likelihood restored and amplified in Lombard times for defensive purposes. The Castle, officially…

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Villa la Tana

Villa la Tana is an imposing 18th building planned by architect Giovan Battista Foggini for an already existing building noted in the 16th century for being the residence of Bianca Cappello, lover and then wife of the Grand Duke Francesco I…

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The Medici Lappeggi Villa

Before the Lappeggi Villa was built, in the same location rested a turreted building belonging to the Ricasoli family (among others). In 1569 Francesco de' Medici, the son of Cosimo I, bought the property and made it his home. When Francesco…

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Villa Mondeggi

Villa Mondeggi was part of a large farm that stretched over 196 hectares between the cities of Bagno a Ripoli, Greve and Figline Valdarno, and included a manor house, chapel and garden complete with the old gardener's house. The…

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Lilliano Medici Villa

Between Antella and Grassina lies Villa di Lilliano, home to a garden of geometric flower beds bordered by woodland plants and antique lemon trees (some of them are over 300 years old!) in terracotta pots. Other important decorative…