{"id":3974,"date":"2022-12-14T10:26:36","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T10:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villegiardinimedicei.it\/the-medici-villas-and-gardens-unesco-world-heritage-sites\/"},"modified":"2023-01-18T12:22:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T12:22:40","slug":"the-medici-villas-and-gardens-unesco-world-heritage-sites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/villegiardinimedicei.it\/en\/the-medici-villas-and-gardens-unesco-world-heritage-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"The Medici villas and gardens, UNESCO World Heritage Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1800px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_placement=&#8221;background&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;64px&#8221; title_letter_spacing=&#8221;-1px&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/villegiardinimedicei.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/stemma.jpeg&#8221; title_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; title_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.4em&#8221; title_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Since 2013, the majority of the Medici villas and gardens built in Tuscany have been part of UNESCO: 14 sites, situated in some of the most beautiful spots Tuscany has to offer, have now been recognised as World Heritage Sites.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The following itineraries offer up a chance to value their history and explore points of interest that demonstrate what the Medici achieved.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to connect these sites in a single itinerary as they are geographically scattered and have varying visiting times. Some of the sites are museums, some are private but open to the public and others, for various reasons, are only viewable from the outside.<\/p>\n<p>The following is an itinerary to visit all the sites, leaving from the centre of Florence.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Recommended modes of transport&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf206;||fa||900&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;29px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||25px||false|false&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#ededed&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Car or with public transport\u00a0(where possible)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;STAGES&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf3c5;||fa||900&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;29px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>14 stages<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/villegiardinimedicei.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mappa-stampa-low-3-scaled-1.jpeg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;mappa-stampa-low-3-scaled&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; width=&#8221;60%&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>1\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>THE BOBOLI GARDEN<\/h3>\n<p>Part of the Palazzo Pitti museum complex and the Uffizi Gallery network. Entrance depends on museum regulations and is open from Monday to Sunday from 8.15am.<\/p>\n<p>For info: The Uffizi Galleries, Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, Florence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uffizi.it\/\">www.uffizi.it<\/a> \u2013 Tel. <a href=\"tel:0039055294883\">+39 055 294883<\/a> <br \/>Email <a href=\"mailto:infouffizi@beniculturali.it\">infouffizi@beniculturali.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">2\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">VILLA DI POGGIO IMPERIALE<\/h3>\n<p>A little more than 2 kilometres away, at the end of the avenue of the same name, you will find the Villa di Poggio Imperiale, a museum-school home to the state-run School of SS Annunziata. The visits are by appointment and are often accompanied by the students themselves.<\/p>\n<p>For info: Villa di Poggio imperiale \u2013 Piazzale del Poggio Imperiale, Florence.<\/p>\n<p>Tel: <a href=\"tel:0039055226171\">+ 39 055 226171<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Per info: Villa di Poggio imperiale \u2013 Piazzale del Poggio Imperiale, Firenze.<\/p>\n<p>Tel: <a href=\"tel:0039055226171\">+ 39 055 226171<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>VILLA MEDICEA DI CAREGGI<\/h3>\n<p>A circa 8 chilometri dal centro citt\u00e0 troviamo la Villa Medicea di Careggi.<\/p>\n<p>MEDICI VILLA DI CAREGGI<br \/>Around 8 kilometres from the city centre lies the Medici Villa di Careggi.<\/p>\n<p>The villa is owned by the Region of Tuscany and is currently not open to the public as it\u2019s under restoration.<\/p>\n<p>For info: Villa di Careggi \u2013 Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 17, Florence.<\/p>\n<p>For more information contact the Region of Tuscany at Tel: <a href=\"tel:0039055212245\">055 212245<\/a><br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enrica.buccioni@regione.toscana.it\">enrica.buccioni@regione.toscana.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">4\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>VILLA MEDICEA DI FIESOLE<\/h3>\n<p>Eight kilometres from Florence, reachable by car and public transport but also by walking from the city centre, you will find the Medici villa in Fiesole.<\/p>\n<p>The only part of the villa that can be visited is the garden. Weekdays 9.00am \u2013 1.00pm by appointment only.<\/p>\n<p>For info: Villa Medici \u2013 Via Angelico 2 \u2013 Fiesole (FI)<br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:annamarchimazzini@gmail.com\">annamarchimazzini@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">5\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>PRATOLINO GARDEN<\/h3>\n<p>Around 10 kilometres from Fiesole and a little more than 14 kilometres from Florence, following via Bolognese, lies the Pratolino Garden.<\/p>\n<p>The garden, owned by the Metropolitan City of Florence, is open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from April \u2013 September, 10.00am \u2013 8.00pm, and from October onwards, 10.00am \u2013 6.00pm. It\u2019s possible to visit outside of these hours for groups upon appointment only. For info: Giardino di Pratolino \u2013 Via Fiorentina 276 \u2013 Vaglia (FI)<\/p>\n<p>Tel. <a href=\"tel:00390554080721\">+39 0554080721<\/a><br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:parcomediceodipratolino@cittametropolitana.fi.it\">parcomediceodipratolino@cittametropolitana.fi.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">6\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>VILLA DI CAFAGGIOLO<\/h3>\n<p>Fifteen kilometres from the Pratolino Garden and 28 kilometres from Florence, in the area of Barberino in Mugello, lies the Villa di Cafaggiolo.<\/p>\n<p>The villa, privately owned, is under restoration and does not accept visitors. The imposing building can be admired from the outside.<\/p>\n<p>For info: Villa di Cafaggiolo \u2013 Via Nazionale, 16, Barberino di Mugello (FI)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">7\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>VILLA DEL TREBBIO<\/h3>\n<p>A little more than 3 kilometres from the Cafaggiolo Villa, you can arrive at the Villa del Trebbio by car or on foot.<\/p>\n<p>The privately owned Trebbio Villa and Castle does not accept visitors. It\u2019s possible to view the villa from the outside in the surrounding countryside, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>For info: Villa del Trebbio \u2013 Localit\u00e0 Trebbio 11, San Piero a Sieve (FI)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">8\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>VILLA LA PETRAIA<\/h3>\n<p>Returning to the Florentine plain, around 25 kilometres from the Mugello and a little more than 10 kilometres from the centre of Florence is the Villa La Petraia.<\/p>\n<p>The vlla and its attractive garden are part of Tuscany\u2019s museum network, the Polo Museale, and you can visit every day. Hours vary depending on the time of year.<\/p>\n<p>For info: Villa La Petraia Via della Petraia 40, Castello, 50141 Florence<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it\/\">www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it <\/a><br \/>Tel. +<a href=\"tel:0039055452691\">39 055 452691<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:pm-tos.villapetraia@beniculturali.it\">pm-tos.villapetraia@beniculturali.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">9\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>VILLA DI CASTELLO<\/h3>\n<p>The Villa di Castello is only a few hundred metres away.<\/p>\n<p>The villa, seat of the prestigious Accademia della Crusca, can only be visited by guided tour on the last Sunday of every month from 11.00am \u2013 1.00pm. The charming Italian garden, managed by Tuscany\u2019s Polo Museale, can be visited every day.<\/p>\n<p>For info: Villa di Castello, Via di Castello 46 \u2013 Florence<\/p>\n<p>To visit the villa, contact the Accademia della Crusca <a href=\"https:\/\/accademiadellacrusca.it\/\">www.accademiadellacrusca.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tel +<a href=\"tel:0039055454277\">39 055454277<\/a> <br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:segreteria@crusca.fi.it\">segreteria@crusca.fi.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To visit the garden <a href=\"http:\/\/www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it\/\">polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tel. +<a href=\"tel:0039055452691\">39 055 452691<\/a> <br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:pm-tos.villapetraia@beniculturali.it\">pm-tos.villapetraia@beniculturali.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">10\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>VILLA MEDICEA DI POGGIO A CAIANO<\/h3>\n<p>Crossing the Florentine plain, around 18 kilometres from Florence in the direction of Pistoia sits the Medici villa in Poggio a Caiano.<\/p>\n<p>Like the La Petraia Villa, this site is part of Tuscany\u2019s museum network.<\/p>\n<p>For info and opening hours: Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano \u2013 Piazza de Medici 14,<\/p>\n<p>59016 Poggio a Caiano (PO).<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it\/\">www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it<\/a> <br \/>Tel.<a href=\"tel:0039055877012\">055877012<\/a><br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:pm-tos.villapoggioacaiano@beniculturali.it\">pm-tos.villapoggioacaiano@beniculturali.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">11\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>VILLA LA MAGIA<\/h3>\n<p>Continuing onto Pistoia, 11 kilometres from Poggio to Caiano and around 30 kilometres from Florence, in the municipality of Quarrata, we find Villa La Magia.<\/p>\n<p>The municipality-owned villa is open for guided tours every third Sunday of the month at 4.00pm. You can visit with a group booking of at least 15 people.<\/p>\n<p>For info: villa La Magia \u2013 Via Vecchia Fiorentina I Tronco, 63 \u2013 Quarrata PT<\/p>\n<p>www.villalamagia.com <br \/>Tel. +<a href=\"tel:00390573774500\">39 0573774500<\/a> <br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@villalamagia.it\">info@villalamagia.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">12\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>VILLA DI ARTIMINO<\/h3>\n<p>From Quarrata, climbing Montalbano towards Carmignano, around 5 kilometres from the Villa of Poggio a Caiano and around 20 kilometres from Florence. You\u2019ll reach the Villa di Artimino.<\/p>\n<p>Situated in the namesake town of Artimino, this villa is privately owned and only open for visits by appointment, which can be booked at the near-by archaeological museum.<\/p>\n<p>For info: Medici Villa di Artimino \u2013 Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII 1 \u2013 Artimino (PO)<\/p>\n<p>For bookings: Archaeological Museum in Artimino \u2013 Piazza San Carlo, 3 \u2013 Artimino, (PO)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcoarcheologicocarmignano.it\/\">www.parcoarcheologicocarmignano.it<\/a> <br \/>Tel. +<a href=\"tel:00390558718124\">39 0558718124<\/a><br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:parcoarcheologico@comune.carmignano.po.it\">parcoarcheologico@comune.carmignano.po.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">13\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>MEDICI VILLA DI CERRETO GUIDI<\/h3>\n<p>Continuing down the road on the Montalbano, in the Empoli area, 26 kilometres from Artimino and around 45 kilometres from Florence, taking the Firenze-Pisa-Livorno road, lies the Medici Villa di Cerreto Guidi .<\/p>\n<p>The Cerreto Guidi villa can be found in the namesake town and is part of the Tuscany\u2019s museum network.<\/p>\n<p>For info and opening hours: Cerreto Guidi Medici villa \u2013 Via dei Ponti Medicei 12, Cerreto Guidi (FI)<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it\/\">www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it <\/a><br \/>Tel.+<a href=\"tel:0039057155707\">39 0571 55707<\/a><br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:pm-tos.villamediceacerretoguidi@beniculturali.it\">pm-tos.villamediceacerretoguidi@beniculturali.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e5e5e5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">14\u00b0 STOP<\/h2>\n<h3>MEDICI VILLA DI SERAVEZZA<\/h3>\n<p>At a distance of approximately 110 kilometres from Florence, following the \u201cFirenze-Mare\u201d A11 Motorway until the Lucca Ovest exit, where you then connect to the motorway link road for Viareggio, eventually exiting at Versilia, you reach the Medici villa di Seravezza.<\/p>\n<p>The villa, owned by the municipality of Seravezza, is home to a Library and Museum of Folk Traditions, plus an exhibition space. 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