Park of Villa Carmine | Calenzano

Originally called Villa San Donato, it was built in the 15th century by the will of Carlo de' Medici, with the aim of hosting the parsons of the nearby church. The later owners, Bombicci-Pontelli, enlarged the building, turning it into a Renaissance residence.

In 1924 the whole property, also including the park, was bought by Commander Adolfo Carmine, who undertook an intensive restoration program. Carmine was killed by a bomb placed at the entrance of the park by the Nazi army, to which he had refused to give the villa as headquarters. Through his will Villa Carmine was inherited by the Academy of fine Arts of Florence, in order to become an artist residency and is currently owned by the Fondazione Adolfo Carmine.

From June 11, 2022 the park is once again open to the public, thanks to the restoration and securing works made with the contribution of Fondazione CR Firenze.

The park is closed in case of rain or weather alert.