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<  Villa Medici

This superb villa on the hill of the Pincio was built in the middle of the 15th century by Cardinal Ricci and was expanded by the rich florentine Medici family. The façade with its classical reliefs was a model for other villas, as were the Italian style gardens and the study, decorated with fine frescoes by Jacopo Zucchi. Recent renovation has brought back the original white warm colour of the whole villa.
area: Pincio
typology: villa with garden
dating: 16th cen.
style: late Renaissance / Mannerism
what to do: Guided tours
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