The Medicean Villa dell'Ambrogiana, close to the confluence of the river Pesa and the river Arno, was purchased by the Medici family in the second half of the 16th century and towards the end of the 17th century it became the favourite residence of Grand Duke Cosimo III.

The layout of the Villa is square, with a wide courtyard, four corner towers and four entrance doors. The superb garden originally extended as far as the river and an artificial grotto with waterworks was created nearby.

At the beginning of the 19th century the areas of access to Villa Ambrogiana were rearranged and in 1854 the entire complex was transformed into a remand home.

The Villa subsequently housed a women and children's prison and in 1888 it was converted into a psychiatric prison which it still is today.

During certain periods of the year guided visits of some of the rooms, of the cloister, the chapel and of the beautiful garden are organized. For information on the guided visits:

Per informazioni sulle visite guidate:

Ufficio Turistico Montelupo
tel. +39 0571 518993
ufficioturistico@museomontelupo.it