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Art Hotel Villa Agape
Renaissance villa with Italian gardens on the Arcetri hill above Florence, Tuscany
On requestStarting from
Up to 300Guestsseated for dinner
32Bedroomson site
8 kmNearest airportFlorence
Art Hotel Villa Agape is a Renaissance villa on the Arcetri hill, beside Piazzale Michelangelo, with formal Italian gardens, event halls for up to 250 and 32 rooms and suites.
Art Hotel Villa Agape is a Renaissance villa on the Arcetri hill above Florence, beside Piazzale Michelangelo and close to the observatory. The house has origins in 1472 and was rebuilt in 1602 by Giulio di Filippo Arrighetti, and it was once owned by the Duchess of Aosta. Its ochre walls are hung with art, and formal Italian gardens fall away from it in box-hedge parterres, with statues, fountains and a Nymphaeum.
Weddings can be held in the gardens, at the Nymphaeum or in the villa salons, with ceremonies for up to 200 guests. The event halls take receptions of up to 250, while the panoramic terraces and the La Limonaia bar look across the domes and rooftops of the city. The wedding breakfast is served at La Duchessa restaurant. The villa has 32 rooms and suites, from Classic doubles to the Suite Duchessa, and a complimentary shuttle runs to central Florence, where the Duomo and the Uffizi are only minutes away.
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Arcetri, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
- Capacity
- Up to 250 in the event halls, 200 for ceremonies
- Stay
- 32 rooms and suites
- Ceremony
- In the Italian gardens, at the Nymphaeum or in the salons
- Price
- On enquiry
- Exclusive use
- Possible for the whole villa
- Catering
- La Duchessa restaurant and bespoke wedding menus
- Nearest airport
- Florence, about 25 minutes
A Renaissance villa on the Arcetri hill
The villa dates from 1472 and was rebuilt in 1602 by Giulio di Filippo Arrighetti. It once belonged to the Duchess of Aosta. Today an ochre house hung with art stands on the Arcetri hill, close to Piazzale Michelangelo and the observatory, looking over the rooftops and domes of Florence.
Italian gardens and the Nymphaeum
Formal gardens drop down the hillside in box-hedge parterres, with statues, fountains and a Nymphaeum. Couples can exchange vows among them or at the Nymphaeum itself, or inside the villa's salons.
Celebrating over the city
Aperitivi are served at La Limonaia with the city spread below, and the event halls take receptions for up to 250 guests. La Duchessa serves the wedding breakfast, and a complimentary shuttle links the villa to central Florence.
A stay among the art
The 32 rooms and suites run from Classic and Superior doubles to Junior Suites and the Suite Duchessa. Period furnishings, ornate headboards and terracotta floors set the tone, and several rooms look to the gardens or the city.
A Renaissance Villa
A 1472 villa on the Arcetri hill above Florence, with formal Italian gardens and panoramic city views.
The VillaGardens & Nymphaeum
Box-hedge parterres, statues and a Nymphaeum for ceremonies, with halls for up to 250.
Weddings
Aperitivi over Florence
La Limonaia bar and the terraces pour aperitivi with the whole city spread below.
DiningStay in the Villa
32 rooms and suites, from Classic doubles to the grand Suite Duchessa, hung with art.
Stay
Accommodation
32 rooms and suites
Period elegance
Junior Suites
up to 2 Junior Suite
Junior Suites with ornate headboards, period furnishings and terracotta floors.
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Frescoed comfort
Superior Rooms
up to 2 Room
Superior doubles with ornate beds, fireplaces and garden or Florence views.
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Villa character
Classic Rooms & Singles
up to 1 Room
Classic doubles, small doubles and superior singles, individually appointed in villa style.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Art Hotel Villa Agape, to yourselves
Exclusive use of the villa can be arranged; otherwise weddings use the gardens, salons and event halls of the working hotel.
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Location
Tuscany
Art Hotel Villa Agape stands on Via Torre del Gallo on the Arcetri hill, a few steps from Piazzale Michelangelo and the Arcetri observatory, with panoramic views over Florence. The Duomo, the Uffizi and the historic centre are minutes away by the complimentary shuttle, making the villa a peaceful retreat above one of the world's great cities.
The Italian gardensOn the estate
Piazzale MichelangeloA few steps
Florence historic centreMinutes by shuttle
Firenze Santa Maria Novella3 km
Art Hotel Villa Agape
Via Torre del Gallo, 8, 50125 Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Transfers. A complimentary shuttle runs to central Florence.
Things to do nearby
- Lucca city walls
- Piazzale Michelangelo
- Arcetri observatory
- Duomo and Uffizi
- Florence historic centre
- San Gimignano
Getting there
- Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Florence (FLR)
- Pisa (PSA)
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Frequently asked questions
Art Hotel Villa Agape
How many guests can Villa Agape host?
The salons and event halls take up to 250 guests indoors. Ceremonies in the Italian gardens and at the Nymphaeum can welcome up to 200, and the Florence-view terraces serve for aperitivi.
Where do ceremonies take place?
Couples can marry in the formal Italian gardens, at the Nymphaeum or in the villa salons. Drinks follow on the panoramic terraces.
Can the villa be taken for exclusive use?
Yes, on request. Without it, weddings use the gardens, salons and event halls alongside the working hotel.
How much does a wedding cost?
Weddings are planned around each couple, so the villa prepares a tailored proposal once the date and numbers are known.
How many rooms are there?
There are 32 rooms and suites, from Classic and Superior doubles and singles to Junior Suites and the grand Suite Duchessa, all with period furnishings.
What food and drink is offered?
La Duchessa restaurant cooks Tuscan and Italian dishes, and the La Limonaia lounge bar serves aperitivi on the terrace over Florence. Wedding menus use seasonal Tuscan produce and regional wines.
Where is the villa?
On Via Torre del Gallo on the Arcetri hill, a few steps from Piazzale Michelangelo. A complimentary shuttle reaches central Florence in minutes.
How close is the city centre?
The Duomo and the Uffizi are minutes away, and the shuttle runs to the historic centre.
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