THE VILLA
Located at the gates of Siena (in the northern area), about 2 km from the Camollia gate, this 17th-century villa, once an outpost of Siena, offers a perfect combination of history, elegance and charm. It stands out for the versatility of its outdoor spaces and the variety of its rooms. In addition to this, its strategic location, just a 20-minute walk from the centre of Siena, and ample private parking make it ideal for organising weddings, parties, receptions, photo shoots and events. The villa consists of a large C-shaped nucleus with literal wings and an adjacent building built in neo-Gothic style with a 14th-century tower. Inside is a splendid Italian-style garden on two levels, with fountains and a spectacular theatre of holm oaks designed by Arch. Fantastici and adjoining greenhouses. A small chapel is also part of the complex. The villa has three floors, while the side wings have two floors. The tower has three levels. The facades are all plastered. The roofs are pitched in tiles and pantiles. The floors are in Venetian seminato and the lounges are decorated with period stuccoes. The entire property complex (including the gardens) is listed under the former Law 1089/39, Legislative Decree 42/2004 (monumental restriction). Torre Fiorentina Villa is a member of the Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane (A.D.S.I.), which brings together the owners of private historic properties throughout Italy.
THE HISTORY
An ancient 17th-century villa, once an outpost of Siena beyond the Camollia Gate, has always belonged to the Sergardi Biringucci family. Damaged by an earthquake in 1798, it was remodelled to a design by the Sienese architect Agostino Fantastici.
Pope Pius VI (Braschi) stayed in the Villa Torre Fiorentina when he was forced to leave Rome following the revolutionary uprisings in 1798, and Richard Wagner in 1880 while he was working on the orchestration of Parsifal.
THE GARDEN
The large, scenic staircase adorned with four statues that leads to the upper floor gives access to the terraced garden full of lemon groves and box hedges, at the bottom of which is a large theatre with wings and a stage formed by holm oaks designed by Arch. Fantastici at the end of the 19th century. Dario Nicodemi wrote the play ‘L’alba, il giorno e la notte’ (Dawn, Day and Night) for this atmospheric open-air theatre, which had its national premiere there in 1920. The garden can accommodate up to 350 people and is set up for events, concerts, private parties and weddings.
THE SPACES
In front of the Villa a large forecourt, bordered by tall cedars of Lebanon, allows guests to make use of a large private car park. Entering the Villa on the ground floor, the wide staircase at the entrance presents the billiard room on the right and the study on the left; rooms suitable for all types of events and perfect for welcoming guests, for a light buffet or for delivering favours and gifts. On the first floor, the dining room, which overlooks the large terrace, can accommodate 12 people seated or 25 standing. The other rooms on the first floor can accommodate up to 60 people standing. The terrace, an ideal venue for weddings, parties, receptions and corporate dinners, can accommodate up to 150 seated and 250 standing.
