The villa that gave the Medici dynasty its name

Villa Medici, a patrician villa in Fiesole, Tuscany, Italy, holds an unexpected connection to a future ruling dynasty. It was constructed between 1451 and 1457 for a specific Medici, and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed as Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany. Though celebrated for its innovative architecture, which attracted experts from across Italy to create a new villa style, this villa, named for the Medici family it was built for, has another intriguing connection: the Savoy family, who became Italy's rulers. Since its construction, Villa Medici has served multiple purposes.

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