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Things to see in Montelupo Fiorentino, Tuscany

The priory of S. Giovanni Evangelista: built around 1326, preserves interesting works of art, among which is a particular plate depicting a “Madonna with Child among the Saints” of the Botticelli school.

The Archaeological and Ceramic Museum: contains a collection of interest and is set up on two themes: the archaeology of the territory and the history of ceramic in Montelupo. The archaeological part documents over twenty years of escavation and research, thanks to which, one of the most important collections of Prehistoric art in Tuscany has been formed in Montelupo. The sector dedicated to ceramics demonstrates the presence of this production in Montelupo since its origins (late 13th century) until modern times. The Oratory of the Holy Spirit: is of antique foundation.

The Ambrogiana Villa: was built at the end of the 1500’s by desire of Ferdinand I dei Medici on the left bank of the Arno. The Villa, along with Poggio a Caiano and Artimino, is one of the places chosen by the Medici family for hunting and relaxation. At present, it is the seat of the Psychiatric Judicial Hospital.

The Priory of San Lorenzo: built in the 13th century on the site of the Fortress of the 1200’s, preserves two important frescoes of 1284 by Corso di Buono. The Roman Villa of Pulica – hamlet of Pulica: in the locality of the Virgilio farm, an excavation brought to light buildings of the Roman era traceable to a rustic villa dating back to 80 and 60 B.C.

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