Villa Medicea della Petraia in Florence is located just 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 enlarged towards the end of the sixteenth century to create the current villa and the surrounding land was excavated to frame it in the beautiful terraced garden.
The villa’s courtyard, 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 once placed in the garden of the Castello villa, 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 the month of 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 the month of October (with standard time 5:30 PM)
The Villa’s rooms are accessible with guided tours every hour starting at 8:30 AM
For technical reasons, the last tours are scheduled at 3:40 PM – 4:40 PM – 5:40 PM – 6:40 PM.
Closed: second and third Monday of the month, New Year’s Day, May 1st, Christmas
Reservations Villa Medicea della Petraia in Florence
Booking for the visit is not required. However, especially for large groups, it is recommended to call in advance at no. 055 452691.
Information about Villa Medicea della Petraia
Via della Petraia, 40 50141 Florence Tel. 055/452691
