Casa Machiavelli
Country house of Niccolò Machiavelli at Sant'Andrea in Percussina, where he wrote “Il Principe” (The Prince), with the villa, cellars and the Albergaccio inn.
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About the museum
The house at Sant'Andrea in Percussina belonged to the family of Niccolò Machiavelli. After his exile from Florence in 1512, the writer retired here and, according to tradition, wrote “Il Principe” (The Prince). In his letter to Francesco Vettori of 10 December 1513 he describes daily life at the Albergaccio inn, connected to the house.
After Machiavelli's death the property passed to his heirs and then to the Serristori family. Today it belongs to the Gruppo Italiano Vini, which restored it.
The complex includes the rooms of the villa with the library, the cellars and, through an underground passage, the Albergaccio inn. Online listings indicate guided visits and tastings.
Highlights
- The house where Machiavelli wrote “Il Principe” (The Prince)
- Villa rooms and library
- Historic cellars
- Underground passage to the Albergaccio inn
Permanent exhibition
- Visita della casa di Machiavelli – Visit to the villa rooms, the cellars and the Albergaccio inn, linked to the house by an underground passage.
- Founded
- 1
- Operated by
- Gruppo Italiano Vini
- Visitors per year
- approx. 5,000
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
The complex includes the cellars and the Albergaccio inn; tastings are offered.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits with tasting are advertised. Booking by telephone on the number indicated is recommended. |
