Dante's countryside villa near Florence sold
A 650-square-meter 13th-century farmhouse known as 'La Radola' on the hills of Fiesole, near Florence, has been sold. The property, surrounded by a 1.2-hectare estate with a park, winter garden, rose garden, olive grove, and woodland, is believed to be the summer residence of Dante Alighieri. Historical records and a plaque on the facade confirm it belonged to Dante's family. It was confiscated in 1301 when Dante was exiled by the Black Guelphs, and returned to his son Iacopo in 1342. The property includes a 420 sqm main villa with a tower and a 220 sqm annex. The sale price was undisclosed; the listing was handled by Lionard Luxury Real Estate.
Key facts
- 13th-century farmhouse 'La Radola' sold on Fiesole hills near Florence
- 650 sqm property with park, winter garden, rose garden, olive grove, woodland
- Believed to be Dante Alighieri's summer residence
- Dante may have first seen Beatrice Portinari there
- Confiscated from Dante in 1301 after Black Guelph victory
- Returned to son Iacopo Alighieri in 1342
- Main villa 420 sqm with tower; annex 220 sqm
- Sale handled by Lionard Luxury Real Estate; price undisclosed
Entities
Artists
- Dante Alighieri
- Beatrice Portinari
- Iacopo Alighieri
Institutions
- Lionard Luxury Real Estate
Locations
- Fiesole
- Florence
- Italy