Bardini Villa

Villa Bardini, within the magnificent garden overlooking the skyline of Florence, was built in 1641 by Gherardo Silvani for Francesco Manadori, it recalls the Houses of Delight common in Florence at the end of the 16th and first half of the 17th centuries, which were surrounded by cultivated land and ornamental parks. The original core of the building was subsequently enlarged and in the early 20th century the villa was bought by the antiquarian Stefano Bardini, who added an extra floor.

It houses the Museo Pietro Annigoni, the Library of theSocietà Toscana di Orticultura and many temporary exhibitions.

The museum organizes occasionally guided visits, workshops and activities for children, families and young visitors