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Welcome to Poggio a Caiano
On the low hill that gives the town its name, Lorenzo the Magnificent chose to build his villa: for over five centuries, the story of Poggio a Caiano has been bound to that of the Medici Villa, today a heritage that belongs to everyone.
Discover the Medici Villa
News & events
- 19–21 September 2025 As every year, the Renaissance festival of the Siege of the Villa returns, the town's great historical re-enactment.
- Sunday 19 January The Antica Fiera di Sant'Antonio (traditional fair) returns to the streets of the town centre.
- December – January Christmas in Poggio: markets, shows and events for the holiday season. See the programme.
Discover Poggio a Caiano
History, art and traditions of the Medici town between Florence, Prato and the Montalbano hills.
The Medici Villa
The Renaissance masterpiece commissioned by Lorenzo the Magnificent.
Historical notes
The origins and history of the town.
Still Life Museum
Inside the Villa, the only museum in Italy dedicated to the genre.
Soffici Museum
The works of Ardengo Soffici at the Medici Stables.
Buildings around the Villa
The stables, the gardens and the historic buildings.
Town centre
Strolling through the streets and squares of Poggio.
Outskirts
Bonistallo, Poggetto, Santa Cristina and surroundings.
Notable people
The figures who shaped the town's history.
Poggio as it once was
Historical photographs and postcards of the town.
Events
Upcoming events and appointments.
How to get here
By car, train or bus.
Where to stay and eat
Accommodation and restaurants in the area.
The town of the Villa
Poggio a Caiano lies at the meeting point of two imaginary straight lines: one drawn between Florence and Pistoia, the other between Prato and the Montalbano hills. From the low hill that gives the town its name, there is a splendid view over the Ombrone and Bisenzio plain, the cities of Prato and Florence, and the countryside leading towards Pistoia and its Apennines. It was no accident that Lorenzo de' Medici chose this very hill to build his villa, the dominant feature of the town: the history of Poggio a Caiano is closely bound to that of the building of the Medici Villa.