Villa Medicea della Petraia in Florence is located a few kilometers from Florence and is the typical suburban residence, a refuge for the grand dukes of the Medici family from the city’s hardships.
An ancient fortified building, of which the large tower still remains, was expanded towards the end of the sixteenth century to create the current villa and the surrounding land was excavated to frame it within the beautiful terraced garden.
The courtyard of the villa, covered in the nineteenth century, is decorated with frescoes by Volterrano and Cosimo Daddi. The famous bronze sculpture by Giambologna depicting Venus-Florence, which completed the homonymous fountain formerly located in the garden of the Villa di Castello, is now placed inside to ensure its preservation.
Opening Hours of Villa Medicea della Petraia in Florence
From Monday to Sunday
- 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM in the months of January, February, November, December
- 8:15 AM – 5:30 PM in March (with daylight saving time 6:30 PM)
- 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM in the months of April, May, September
- 8:15 AM – 7:30 PM in the months of June, July, August
- 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM in October (with standard time 5:30 PM)
The Villa’s rooms are accessible with guided tours every hour starting from 8:30 AM.
For technical reasons, the last tours are scheduled at 3:40 PM – 4:40 PM – 5:40 PM – 6:40 PM.
Closure: second and third Monday of the month, New Year’s Day, May 1st, Christmas
Bookings Villa Medicea della Petraia in Florence
Reservation for the visit is not required. However, especially in the case of large groups, it is advisable to call in advance at no. 055 452691.
Information about Villa Medicea della Petraia
Via della Petraia, 40 50141 Florence Tel. 055/452691
