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Artimino
Artimino
Just 20 km from Florence, Artimino is a walled medieval village located on top of one of Montalbano's hills, known for its numerous historical and artistic testimonies.
Archaeological pieces of evidence demonstrate that there was a rather important Etruscan urban settlement in Artimino; the inhabited area was brought to light near the Medici "Paggeria".
The present village was born within the walls of a medieval castle whose existence is documented since 1026.
Villa La Ferdinanda
Villa La Ferdinanda
The Medicean Villa, also called La Ferdinanda or Villa of the hundred chimneys, is on a hillock opposite that of Artimino.
The villa was built at the wish of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici. It was built in just four years, from 1596 to 1600, and it is a masterpiece of the famous architect Bernardo Buontalenti.
Nowadays, the Tenuta di Artimino is a corner of paradise in the heart of Tuscany. Among the gentle hills of the Carmignano area, this ancient estate of Medici origins is a Unesco heritage site.
Ground Transportation
Ground Transportation
On Sunday, June 11, at 14:00, we will meet the participants at the corner between Via Fiume and Via Nazionale (link), an area very close to the Florence Central Railway Station (Firenze Santa Maria Novella). Two coaches will leave at 14:30 and 14:45, respectively, to reach Artimino. The journey between downtown Florence and Artimino should be approximately 45’-60’ long.
On Wednesday, June 14, two coaches will leave Artimino at 14:30 and 14:45, respectively. The former one will stop at Florence Airport (presumed arrival time 15:15-15:30) and will finish its trip close to the train station. The second coach will leave Artimino at 14:45 to directly reach the train station approximately at 15:45.
Those who cannot join the group, either on Sunday or on Wednesday, can take a taxi, Uber service, or car rental.
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