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Museum
House of Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli's house while in exile
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°41′02″ N, 11°11′57″ E
- Address
- Via Scopeti, 64 - San Casciano in Val di Pesa
History and description
The house of Machiavelli (Italian: Casa di Machiavelli), also referred to as L'Albergaccio, was the place where Niccolò Machiavelli lived during his exile from Florence. This is located in Sant'Andrea in Percussina in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the province of Florence, Tuscany, Italy
L'Albergaccio
Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527) was secretary to the second chancery of the Republic of Florence from 1498 to 1512, when the Medici were out of power. Machiavelli lived in this house when he was exiled from Florence when the Medici came back in power in 1512. This house, including the attached tavern L'Albergaccio, is described in one of his most famous letters to Francesco Vettori from 10 December 1513. In this letter, Machiavelli described his typical day characterized by daily work to run the farm and the nights spent in the restaurant playing with the owner and the local butcher. He spent the rest of the night reading, and writing his most famous book, The Prince.
The house remained owned by the Machiavelli family and subsequently was inherited by the noble Florentine family Serristori. Currently the house is owned by the Gruppo Italiano Vini which has made the property one of its most prestigious vineyards. Today it is possible to visit the house; its wine cellar; and, via an underground path, the tavern as described by Machiavelli.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «House of Machiavelli».
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Getting there
Firenze Santa Maria NovellaTrain, nearest
11.1 km as the crow flies
House of MachiavelliVia Scopeti, 64 - San Casciano in Val di Pesa
Aeroporto Firenze Amerigo Vespucci13.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is House of Machiavelli?
House of Machiavelli is in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the province of Firenze (Tuscany), Italy. Address: Via Scopeti, 64 - San Casciano in Val di Pesa. GPS coordinates: 43.68377, 11.19917.
What are the opening hours of House of Machiavelli?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Every day: 11:00–19:30. Always check the official website before your visit.
What else is there to see near House of Machiavelli?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa Mangiacane (400 m away), Villa Poggio Torselli (1.6 km away), Villa del Cigliano (2.2 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 4 photos
- Faltignano, casa di machiavelli, 02 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Faltignano, casa di machiavelli, 01 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Faltignano, casa di machiavelli, lapide niccolò machiavelli — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- L'Albergaccio — Vignaccia76, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences