Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel

Perched in the lush hills above Florence overlooking the Arno Valley, Villa San Michele stands as a masterpiece of Tuscan heritage that is tied to the soul of the city itself. A work of art, inside and out with a history tracing back to the 15th century and breathtaking views overlooking Florence, it’s an immersive retreat into the romance of this Renaissance wonder. Honouring the hotel’s heritage, reimagined rooms and suites combine contemporary comfort with enduring grandeur.

Beginning life as a monastery in the 15th century, the hotel’s facade is attributed to the School of Michelangelo, while the surroundings hills were the testing grounds for Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machines. The terraced gardens, originally tended to by monks, have seen the centuries shift through the seasons.