Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano

From Sangallo’s architectural masterpiece to Pontormo’s Mannerist gems

The Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano, also known as Ambra, is one of the most splendid Medici residences in Tuscany, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This architectural masterpiece was built between 1445 and 1520 by Giuliano da Sangallo, commissioned by Lorenzo de’ Medici and his heirs to be the summer residence of the family It went on to be the country home of the Lorraine and the Savoy families, before passing to the Italian State in 1914.

All the Medici villas and gardens in one app

Available from the App Store and Google Play is the official Ville e Giardini Medicei App. The App offers an interactive map, thematic itineraries and dedicated content to orient and discover each location.

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