Villa La Petraia, Florence

Name: Villa La Petraia
Address: Via della Petraia 40, Florence, 50141, Italy

#122 among attractions in Florence

Museum, Vernacular architecture, Unesco

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Villa La Petraia is one of the Medici villas in Castello, Florence, Tuscany, central Italy. It has a distinctive 19th century belvedere on the upper east terrace on axis with the view of Florence. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 2013Area: 1.07 mi²Coordinates: 43°49'6"N, 11°14'4"E

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Via della Petraia 40Rifredi (Castello)Florence 50141 Italy

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Villa La Petraia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa di Castello, Villa Medici at Careggi, Tomba della Mula, Villa Corsini.

~1660 ftW
Medici villa with Renaissance garden
Villa di Castello, Florence
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Villa di Castello is a testament to the grandeur of the Renaissance era. This historical estate, now housing a museum, was once the country residence of the influential Medici family.
1 miSE
, Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Villa Medici at Careggi, Florence
25 min walk • The Villa Medici at Careggi is a patrician villa in the hills near Florence, Tuscany, central Italy.
1.3 miNW
Archaeological site
Tomba della Mula, Sesto Fiorentino
32 min walk • The Tomba della Mula is a beehive tomb in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, central Italy, dating to the 7th century BC. The names derives from an ancient legend, according to which a golden she-mule had been buried in the fields around Florence.
~930 ftSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Baroque architecture
Villa Corsini, Florence
5 min walk • Villa Corsini a Castello is a suburban villa near Florence, Italy, located in via della Petraia.
1.1 miNW
Church
Santa Maria a Quinto, Sesto Fiorentino
28 min walk • The church of Santa Maria is located in Quinto, in the municipality of Sesto Fiorentino, province of Florence, diocese of the same city.
~1840 ftE
Park
Villa di Quarto, Florence
9 min walk • The Villa di Quarto is a historic landmark designated villa on via Pietro Dazzi in Florence, in the hilly zone at the foot of the Monte Morello.
1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Settignano, Florence
27 min walk • Settignano is a frazione on a hillside northeast of Florence, Italy. The little borgo of Settignano carries a familiar name for having produced three sculptors of the Florentine Renaissance, Desiderio da Settignano and the Gamberini brothers, better known as Bernardo Rossellino and Antonio Rossellino.
1.4 miNW
43°50'0"N • 11°12'59"E
Tomba etrusca della Montagnola, Sesto Fiorentino
36 min walk • Ruins, Cemetery, Historical place

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa La Petraia?

Nearby attractions include Villa Corsini, Florence (5 min walk), Villa di Castello, Florence (9 min walk), Villa di Quarto, Florence (9 min walk).

How to get to Villa La Petraia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa La Petraia:

Bus

Sestese Crocetta • Lines: 2, 28, 80 (11 min walk)

Train

Firenze Castello (21 min walk)

Tram

Careggi - Ospedale • Lines: T1 (31 min walk)