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 A romantic inspiration to many poets, Villa Monetti has been, through the centuries, the residence of many important Florentine families. This imposing Villa stands proudly with it's marvelous statues that frame the panoramic scenario of Florence, Fiesole and adjacent hills.
Is possible to rent the most beautiful and exclusive portion of the villa divided in 2 floors 300 sq.m. with private garden, pool and magnificent view. It's Its many spacious salons and large and sunny bedrooms may guest up to 5-7 persons. By accordings (price on request) can be added a suite (50sq.m.) for 2/3 persons and private bathroom en suite. In this case the apartment will accommodate 7-10 people. |
 The history of Villa Monetti
Villa Monetti is one of the historical monumental villas of Florence, 1600, hear lived the inportant Giovanni Busini family1600, and after, Niccolo' di Lotto Busini gived the villa to Pier Filippo Uguccioni and Alamanni family (Ninfa poem). The history remember when Giovanni Busini went from Naples and after the 1530 Florence siege, he will challenge on duel Giovanni Badini traitor of Florence! There is an important Chapel and during the Corpus Domini day went many people in procession, from Saletta, Montereggi and Florence; also the garden with its beautiful statues represent one of the beautiful shenographic example of the italian gardens!
From 1956 the villa was divided in many apartments but after, most parts was both from actual owners and unified like was. The garden is 4500 sq.m. Surrounding the apartment, at the salon level, there is a large terrace with original Tuscan stone floors from which you can enjoy the most wonderful view of Florence. From the terrace, through a double stone staircase, you have access to the most enchanting 18th century Italian Garden. It's very difficult to describe the sensations that invades whoever stands overlooking this magnificent view. |
 Some have described it as: «It's like a dream», «It doesn't seem real», «It's like a movie» , «A painter couldn't capture this view» and so on...
The authentic 18th century floors, the statues, the fountains, the stone seats, frame one of the most suggestive views of Florence! A few steps below the garden the romantic swimming pool created by the owner, a landscape architect. Behind the pool, 6 mtr high bambu canes with rare black bambu, a small garden with fresh grass where guests can sunbathe and children can play, complete the area. The woods. A small creek rushes through the woods until Spring comes out.
** children must be accompanied by adults when visiting the woods and the garden. |
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