Villa di Castello
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The Villa di Castello, near the hills bordering Florence, Tuscany, central Italy, was the country residence of Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. The gardens, filled with fountains, statuary,
Lunette of Villa di Castello as it appeared in 1599, painted by Giusto Utens
The villa and garden of Villa di Castello in July 2013
Cosimo I de Medici, 19 years of age, at the time he was building the gardens of Villa di Castello (Jacopo Pontormo, c. 1538)
The villa and gardens seen from the upper garden. The garden plan was based on harmony and order, the principles upon which Cosimo planned to rule Florence.
Medici villas
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The Medici villas are a series of rural building complexes in Tuscany which were owned by members of the Medici family between the 15th century and the 17th century. The villas served several function
Villa di Castello
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Medici villa of Fiesole (1457)
Painting of the Villa Medici di Poggio a Caiano by Giusto Utens
Villa del Trebbio
Frontal view of the Villa La Petraia