Villa Mangiacane
Chianti, Italy
A Renaissance villa estate in the Chianti hills, 12 km from Florence
No. 308 · Autumn 2026
A Machiavelli estate near Florence
A fifteenth-century Machiavelli estate among vineyards and olive groves in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, taken as a whole for weddings with 28 rooms, a spa and two pools.
The estate began in the fourteenth century when the Machiavelli family commissioned Palazzo Machiavelli, and tradition links Michelangelo to its design. Niccolo Machiavelli is documented as writing The Prince at the Albergaccio nearby, joined to the villa by a path through the estate. The name Mangiacane refers to the mastiffs that once guarded it, and two stone dogs stand on the gate pillars.
Ceremonies in the gardens and loggia
Ceremonies can be held in the Olive Oil Gardens for up to 200, the Machiavelli Courtyard for up to 100, the Italian Garden for up to 80 or the lower loggia for up to 60. The Amphitheatre, set in the woods away from the villa, is available for ceremonies in close contact with nature.
- Where
- San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Chianti, 12 km from Florence
- Capacity
- Up to 250 in the Olive Oil Gardens; ceremonies up to 200
- Stay
- 28 rooms and suites, sleeping up to 60
- Ceremony
- Courtyard, Italian garden, Olive Oil Gardens, loggia or amphitheatre
How the day is held
6 spaces for the day. Up to 250 guests.
Frescoed loggia
A restored Renaissance loggia with views toward Florence and its Duomo.
Machiavelli Courtyard
The royal entrance of the villa, set for up to 150 on round tables or 100 for a ceremony.
Olive Oil Gardens
A large lawn among olive trees and cypresses for up to 250 guests, 200 for a ceremony.
Rest, close at hand
28 rooms and suites. Sleeps 60.
Royal Suite
The bridal suite in Palazzo Machiavelli, with a marble bath.
Palazzo Machiavelli rooms and suites
Ten rooms and suites in the main villa, including the Royal Suite, with a loggia and terrace.
Villa Mazzei rooms and suites
Eighteen rooms and suites: two classic, two superior, eight deluxe and six junior suites, with an infinity pool and rose garden.
Getting there
Florence Airport is 23 km away; Pisa and Bologna airports are about an hour away. Florence Santa Maria Novella station is a 20-minute drive.
- Airport
- Florence
- Airport
- Pisa, about 60 minutes by car
- Station
- Firenze Santa Maria Novella, about 20 minutes by car
The facts
- Price
- From 26,400 euros per night plus VAT, whole estate
- Exclusive use
- Yes, minimum 2 nights
- Nearest airport
- Florence, 23 km
- Parking
- Complimentary, private
- Curfew
- Outdoor music and fireworks end at 10pm
Villa Mangiacane
From €26,400. Per night, whole estate, plus VAT.Source: mangiacane.com
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