A New Florentine Renaissance

Villa San Michele has always moved to the rhythm of the Renaissance. From the moment you arrive at this Belmond hotel, Florence, its energy is felt at every moment.

Founded as a monastery in the 14th century, it has long been intertwined with the city’s artistic and cultural life. The iconic facade i s attributed to the School of Michelangelo, with a position beside the same forested slopes where Leonardo da Vinci is said to have tested his early flying machines. Across the centuries, this storied villa has reflected the heartbeat of Florence, its curious creativity and its devotion to beauty.

The echoes of the Renaissance live on today. Modern art installations, including recent collaborations with Galleria Continua, bring contemporary vision into dialogue with Renaissance heritage. Guests are invited into immersive experiences that open the doors to Florence’s hidden treasures. Tours take cultural connoisseurs to private artist studios, behind-the-scenes museum visits and intimate encounters with the city’s master craftspeople. In this Belmond hotel in Florence, feel both the past and the present, and the enduring allure that exists in between.