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Parco della Villa di Rusciano

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👍👍 The Villa di Rusciano is part of the Rusciano complex, which includes a large park with dozens of plant species. The Villa is very ancient, unfortunately in decline, despite the fact that in past centuries when Luca Pitti was the owner, even an exceptional restorer such as Filippo Brunelleschi had a... People often mention park, villa, area, Florence,


Address

Via di Ripoli, 70, 50126 Firenze FI, Italy

Contact

+39 055 055

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (285 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Paolo B. 2 years ago on Google • 449 reviews
    The Villa di Rusciano is part of the Rusciano complex, which includes a large park with dozens of plant species. The Villa is very ancient, unfortunately in decline, despite the fact that in past centuries when Luca Pitti was the owner, even an exceptional restorer such as Filippo Brunelleschi had a hand in it in the mid-fifteenth century, to whom an internal staircase is attributed. The park in the part of the hill which is accessed from via di Ripoli offers a beautiful olive grove, while on the upper slope various trees stand out, including exotic ones, the result of the interests of the last owner, the German Baron Von Stumm, who was a great enthusiast of botany - even today you can admire a very valuable palm tree in the back garden of the villa -. My favorite place is located at the top of the hill: it is a beautiful panoramic roundabout from which you can glimpse the Duomo and can be reached from an avenue of cypress trees (under renovation, let's say). In the upper part of the park there is also a dog area, while in the middle there is a fitness trail and in the olive grove there are various sports equipment installed more recently but unfortunately already defaced by the inevitable vandals. In my humble opinion, it is a truly magical place, considering that it is located in the heart of the city, although unfortunately, considering the high renovation costs, it seems destined for inevitable decline. For me it would be an ideal location to install a sort of Uffizi 2 and give visibility, even if temporary, to the most hidden artistic heritage of the Florentine art gallery. But it's just advice, of course...
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorenzo M. 9 months ago on Google • 557 reviews
    A little known but very beautiful park. Olive trees, holm oaks, oaks, shrubs. Space for dog walks. View of Fiesole, Settignano, Historic Centre, Bagno a Ripoli

  • 5/5 Paola S. 3 years ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Beautiful park with an ancient villa, from there you can also admire various views of Florence, among the most evocative, and walk along via Benedetto Fortini reaching the Moccoli descent and via del Paradiso!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gemma T. 2 years ago on Google • 200 reviews
    A great surprise for me! A well-frequented park... a nice place to have a picnic but also to go for a nice jog among the greenery. There is also an open space with games for children. If you want to meditate, ideal place. A very large space. It offers stunning views of Florence.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tim M. 4 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    The park is interesting, views are good. But the building is closed. There is outdoor exercise equipment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francesco P. 3 months ago on Google • 166 reviews New
    Nice park where you can go for a walk even with your dogs. Nice dog area.

  • 5/5 Agnese A. 1 year ago on Google
    Bellissima villa, dove si pratica yoga il martedì e giovedì dalle 13:00 alle 14:00 con 'Lucia'
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Letizia �. 9 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    Villa Rusciano Gavinana area, reachable by bus 41 which stops in front of the entrance. The villa is now the seat of the municipality of Florence, cannot be visited and is largely left to itself... nothing sensational! Large park with 2 entrances and a high view of the Duomo. The park is not well kept, nor enhanced, there is a dog area and one for children with some games, but few benches and mostly in the shade (in summer you certainly don't go there to cool off) I expected better from what many people had told me..... shame!

  • 5/5 Paul 1 year ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Pretty quiet place with a nice view over florence and some nice fauna

  • 5/5 Holly P. 4 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Beautifully underrated green area of Florence. Off the beaten-track but worth it for a bit of peace and nature. Lovely views of the valley on one side and on the other you can see the city of Florence through the trees.

  • 3/5 Alessia B. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, unexpected location is located in gavinana (south florence) I never would have thought that such a gem would be found in a residential neighborhood, it has a beautiful view of Florence and the surrounding hills nice place to relax, read and have a picnic between friends ! Also ideal for children, it has a dog area and a training path, a pity that the villa cannot be visited and has not been renovated a real gem! (Original) Bellissimo posto , posizione inaspettatata si trova a gavinana (firenze sud) mai avrei pensato che in un quartiere residenziale si trovasse una chicca del genere ,possiede una bella veduta su Firenze e le colline circostanti bel luogo per rilassarsi ,leggere e fare un pic nic tra amici ! Ideale anche per bambini , possiede un area cani e un percorso per allenarsi, peccato che la villa non sia visitabile e non ristrutturata un vero gioiello !

  • 3/5 Francesco C. 1 year ago on Google
    Una bella villa in una posizione stupenda che oramai necessita di un serio recupero

  • 5/5 Enrico C. 1 year ago on Google
    Perla nascosta di Firenze, la sede del comune cade a pezzi ma il parco merita una visita

  • 3/5 Terry F. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Food was decent. But coffee was bad and staff made a show out of ignoring us. It was not easy to order.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dog park
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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