At the heart of an estate that reigns over 300 hectares of vineyard,  olive groves and majestic Tuscan forest, in the  famed winemaking region of Chianto Classico, is located  Villa Mangiacane - a magnificent 15th Century villa bearing the unmistakable hand of Renaissance master, Michelangelo.  Once the home of the powerful Machiavelli family and centuries later, the Mazzei family, it is a villa with a rare heritage, brilliantly restored and launched as a fully-staffed hotel in 2003, with the idea of offering a new concept of a luxurious hotel. Villa Mangiacane welcomes visitors to a world of luxury. Gracefully appointed  bright and airy suites and rooms,  decorated in soft colours, and equipped with modern amenities. Walls adorned with breathtaking Renaissance frescoes  throughout the Villa, which  have been restored to their former magnificence. Modern objects d’art and rare antiques that punctuate its vast interiors. Beautiful garden surroundings, that are an ideal backdrop for relaxing and getting in touch with art in which while walking, you'll find exquisite artwork as well as natural beauty.
This 15th Century Villa is a truly romantic location for hosting  idyllic events and rendezvous. Only twenty minutes from the heart of Florence but surrounded by nature's splendour, Villa Mangiacane's locale offers both the convenience of its nearby city and the stunning beauty of the Tuscan countryside. It unites the charm of Toscana and the beauty of Renaissance art with all the comforts of a modern resort in a peaceful and relaxed setting. It also  affords lovely views of the countryside, with the dome of the cathedral and Giotto’s bell tower visible in the distance from some of its rooms and terraces.