Vicchio
Even though the first settlements in the area of Vicchio can be dated back to ancient times, the first important historical events of the village began at the end of the XIIIth century: at this time, the Florentine Republic asked the surrounding Municipalities and Parishes to construct a new and fortified built up area which would help to reinforce its control over the Mugello area. The village, then inhabited by those who worked on its construction, subsequently increased in its urbanistic and commercial importance but still remaining faithful to the Florentine Republic. Vicchio occasionally offered hospitality to Benvenuto Cellini in a simple house in its centre which has recently been restored. Vicchio's "circle of walls", erected by the Florentines, is still in part in existence. The village also boasts of notable examples of architecture, from the "Palazzo Pretorio" which houses the "Museo Civico Beato Angelico" to the Baroque Oratory of...
VIL002IV - Villa Vicchio - Florence, Tuscany
Villa is an old building which has been recently restored and refurnished. It is situated 35 km from Florence, in the region of Vicchio (...Prices Starting from 2.163,00 € weekly
Mountain-bike hire, Horse riding, Swimming pool, Heating, Private Villa, sleeps 10
VIL004IV - Villa Vicchio - Florence, Tuscany
Villa stands in the middle of a typical Tuscan farm with its surrounding buildings. It is a Medicean villa which has been recently restored and...Prices Starting from 2.798,00 € weekly
Mountain-bike hire, Swimming pool, Heating, Private Villa, sleeps 14











