The Medici villas Petraia and di Casello were built in the Middle Ages and bought by the Medici in the 16th century. Villas are surrounded by wonderful gardens, considered one of the best in Europe.
If you are tired of queues and crowds of tourists, then go to the villas. It was in the days of the Medici was out of town, and now you can get there by city bus. Both villas are located next to each other - on foot about 20 minutes.
Entrance to Villa Petraia itself is free. But cunning. At a certain time (they have a schedule, and maybe on the website) the security guard gathers a group of people who want (when we were there, there were 2 of us and 2 more Poles - beauty) takes us around the villa and tells, but in Italian. Inside, the interiors are well preserved. You can walk around the garden as much as you like.
And the most vivid memory: we sat down on the steps in front of the entrance to the villa, and all of Florence was in full view.
If you are by car, then there is no problem at all. Or you can like us by city bus.
Bus routes in Florence can be found on the ATAF website. We got to number 2, he walks from the railway station. Exit to the stop SESTESE 05 (this is the 16th stop). Drive about half an hour. Count the stops, or read - the stops are signed, or if you can ask. Further on the map. Villa Castello from the bus stop 3-5 minutes walk. For everything about everything, plan about 4.5 hours.
If you are tired of queues and crowds of tourists, then go to the villas. It was in the days of the Medici was out of town, and now you can get there by city bus. Both villas are located next to each other - on foot about 20 minutes.
Entrance to Villa Petraia itself is free. But cunning. At a certain time (they have a schedule, and maybe on the website) the security guard gathers a group of people who want (when we were there, there were 2 of us and 2 more Poles - beauty) takes us around the villa and tells, but in Italian. Inside, the interiors are well preserved. You can walk around the garden as much as you like.
And the most vivid memory: we sat down on the steps in front of the entrance to the villa, and all of Florence was in full view.
If you are by car, then there is no problem at all. Or you can like us by city bus.
Bus routes in Florence can be found on the ATAF website. We got to number 2, he walks from the railway station. Exit to the stop SESTESE 05 (this is the 16th stop). Drive about half an hour. Count the stops, or read - the stops are signed, or if you can ask. Further on the map. Villa Castello from the bus stop 3-5 minutes walk. For everything about everything, plan about 4.5 hours.
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