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Historic villa / palace
Villa di Geggiano
Villa in the territory of Castelnuovo Berardenga
At a glance
- Style
- Baroque architecture
- Coordinates
- 43°21′28″ N, 11°22′57″ E
History and description
The Villa di Geggiano is a neoclassical-style rural palace located on Via di Geggiano 1, in the neighborhood of Pianella of the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in province of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
History
A farm house at the site has belonged to the Bianchi Bandinelli family since 1527, when it was included in the dowry of Girolama Santi when she was wed to Girolamo Bandinelli. In 1768, in part to celebrate the marriage of Anton Domenico Bianchi Bandinelli with Cecilia Chigi Zondadari, the property was converted into an elegant villa with its private chapel and gardens.
The interiors contain frescoes (1768–1779) depicting portraits of the family and friends, and of the seasons painted by Ignazio Moder. The stucco work was by François Joseph Bosio, and the Madonna painted for the chapel by Cicori. Further refurbishments were added in the 19th century.
The formal Italianate gardens also have architectural elements elaborated by the sculptor Bosio. It includes an outdoor theater used for performances by Vittorio Alfieri, who was a host at the house. The villa is used for weddings, meetings and events, there are also two rental suites on the property. Villa di Geggiano produces their own branded organic olive oil and houses a winery within the grounds.
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Photos
Getting there
SienaTrain, nearest
5.6 km as the crow flies
Villa di Geggiano
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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- Free 1st Sunday
- UNESCO
- Free 1st Sunday
- UNESCO
- Free 1st Sunday
- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Villa di Geggiano?
Villa di Geggiano is in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the province of Siena (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 43.35770, 11.38240.
What else is there to see near Villa di Geggiano?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa di Catignano (800 m away), Villa San Giovanni (1.8 km away), Villa Il Serraglio (2.1 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 9 photos
- Villa di geggiano, esterno 01 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Villa di geggiano 00 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Villa di geggiano 01 ok — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Villa di geggiano 02 ok — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Villa di geggiano 03 ok — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Villa di geggiano 04 ok — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Villa di geggiano 05 ok — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Villa di geggiano, esterno 02 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Villa di geggiano, esterno, lato strada 01 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences