medici villas and gardens
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 2013
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 43.8577777778, 11.3041666667
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 175
world heritage site: 175
The Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, represent an exceptional collection of Renaissance-era residences and landscaped gardens built by the influential Medici family. These sites blend elegant architecture with meticulously designed outdoor spaces, featuring fountains, sculptures, and terraced layouts that influenced European garden design. Recognized for their historical and artistic value, they illustrate the Medici’s patronage of art and innovation during the 15th and 16th centuries.
