Villa Medici at Cafaggiolo, Barberino di Mugello

Name: Villa Medici at Cafaggiolo
Address: Barberino di Mugello, Italy

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Villa Medici at Cafaggiolo, Barberino di Mugello

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The Villa Medicea di Cafaggiolo is a villa situated near the Tuscan town of Barberino di Mugello in the valley of the River Sieve, some 25 kilometres north of Florence, central Italy. It was one of the oldest and most favoured of the Medici family estates, having been in the possession of the family since the 14th century, when it was owned by Averardo de' Medici. Averardo's son, Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici, is considered to be the founder of the Medici dynasty. ()

Local name: Villa medicea di Cafaggiolo Unesco: from 2013Area: 2.51 mi²Elevation: 771 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°57'53"N, 11°17'42"E

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Villa Medici at Cafaggiolo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mugello Circuit, Lago di Bilancino, Monte Senario, Convent of Bosco ai Frati.

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