Villa Il Gioiello
The Villa Il Gioiello or Villa Galileo is the home where the great scientist Galilei spent the last part of his life, confined to house arrest by the condemnation of the Holy Office of 1633.
The villa is part of an estate under the management of the University of Florence, that takes care of the maintenance and promotion of the Villa and the surrounding land where Galileo had his own vegetable garden.
The building has a Renaissance shaping and is surrounded by an enchanting Tuscan landscape, not far from the city of Florence. Some pieces of furniture dating back to the age of Galileo are in the premises.
The Villa is used as meeting center for the scientific institutions on the hill of Arcetri.
Some guided visits are organised by the Educational Service of the University Museums.
Sistema Museale dell'Università di Firenze
Useful informations
The Villa can be visited only by appointment and through a guided tour. The cost of the tour is €100 per group (1-25 pax) and will be added to the individual entry ticket.
This museum belongs to the network Musei Welcome Firenze who organises guided tours, workshops and meetings for all types of publics all year round (such as Tactum and Arti e Scienze).