Description

Casa Nova Vinci is embedded within the green hills covered with olive trees between the small town of Vinci and Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace at Anchiano in Tuscany. Vinci is situated between Florence and Pisa, not far away from Pistoia, Lucca and Siena, on the southern descendants of the Monte Albano.

The worldwide fame of the small town of Vinci dates back to Leonardo, who because he was born in this commune, was called Leonardo da Vinci (engl. Leonardo from Vinci). He was born the 15th of April 1542 on a farm at Anchiano (1.5 km from Casa Nova) as son of a notary. Quite early was discovered his great talent. Until his death in 1519, he was known all over Europe as a painter of works like "La Gioconda" (Louvre, Paris) as well as engineer, architect and scientist of anatomy, optics, hydraulics and the fluid elements (fire, air, water). As part of the municipality of Cerreto Guidi , during the Middle Ages, Vinci had a more or less turbulent period. It was mentioned for the first time in documents of the 11th century. Absolutely worth seeing is the Castle of the Counts Conti Guidi, where today is situated the museum dedicated to Leonardo (Museo Leonardiano) with drawings and reconstructions of the artist.

The construction of the Renaissance building-complex Casa Nova Vinci dates back to the 16th/17th century. At that time it was a country villa with two annexes, used as barn and hayloft. Today, in the villa live the owners that converted the annexes into 3 holiday apartments. 
The apartments are furnished in mixture of the typical Tuscan country style and modern essentiality. The country villa is surrounded by a well-kept park with a beautiful swimming pool (jacuzzi). 

From here it is possible to enjoy an enchanting view over the hills, entirely covered with olive trees (of which already Leonardo was writing) and the skyline of Vinci in the background. 
In only 10 minutes on foot, it is possible to reach Vinci and in about 15 minutes, the birthplace of Leonardo before Anchiano. Also mountain bikers will adore this hilly landscape with many routes towards Monte Albano or Carmignano, where one can enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan landscape.

Vinci is in a quite central position to reach the most important places of art and culture in Tuscany like Florence , Pisa , Lucca and Pistoia . Within 15 minutes one can reach marvellous Medici-Villas like at Artimino "La Ferdinanda" and the most beautiful one "Villa Medicea di Poggio a Caiano". In the whole area there are many farms and wineries that produce an excellent quality of wine and cold pressed olive oil. Some of these local products and handmade pieces can be purchased at our antique "wine cellar".

Casa Nova Vinci offers the possibility to pass a holiday of relaxation with lots of culture and naturally the delicious cuisine in Tuscany.

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