Vesta Italian Villas - Mulino a Vinci - vicinity

Vinci

Transportation
Closest airport: Pisa
Closest train station:
San Miniato-Fucecchio

Mulino a Vinci
(sleeps 4-6 people, stream)

Villa Location
Mulino a Vinci is located in the township of Vinci, Leonardo's birthplace. This property sits next to a small stream and is a restored old mill located in the woods. In this tranquil setting you might feel far away from everything, but it's only an 8 minute drive to the center of Vinci. Fucecchio, a larger town of about 20,500 inhabitants, is about 20 minutes away, as is the entrance to the highway, Superstrada FI-PI-LI (Firenze, Pisa, Livorno).

Local Area
The town of Vinci, situated in the hills surrounding Florence, is the birthplace of the famous Renaissance artist, Leonardo da Vinci. At the Museo Leonardiano you can learn about and see models of the various machines that Leonardo created to move in air, water and on land. In Anchiano, about 3 km. from the center of town is the house where Leonardo was born. The town of Fucecchio has a lovely historical center and an interesting museum, Museo Civico. There is also a nature preserve, Padule, where you can take guided walks and observe local vegetation and animals. The medieval San Miniato was visited by many emperors, and Empoli, a larger center, boasts the Museo della Collegiata, rich in artworks from 1300 to 1600. Another interesting museum is the ceramics museum of Montelupo Fiorentino, where you can also shop for fine ceramics. If you need to relax after sightseeing, head off to the thermal baths at Monsummano or Montecatini.

Owner Recommended Restaurant
Nicchio, for great pizza and pasta.

Day Trips
	Lucca, the walled city, and Pisa with the leaning tower, should be among your first visits (about 23 and 30 miles).
	Go shopping at the Versilian Coast and visit Viareggio (about 37 miles).
	S.Gimignano, the city of towers, is about 29 miles away.
	Volterra is famous for its alabaster as well as its medieval center and recommended Etruscan museum (about 40 miles).
	Florence is about 28 miles away.

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