Casa Masaccio
Museum Renaissance painter Masaccio's house museum and art center
In San Giovanni Valdarno, Casa Masaccio commemorates the painter Masaccio and hosts exhibitions and archives on Renaissance and contemporary visual art.
How to Get to Casa Masaccio #
San Giovanni Valdarno is on the Florence-Arezzo railway line; regional trains from Florence take about 40-50 minutes. From the station, the museum is a short walk into the town center.
Tips for Visiting Casa Masaccio #
- Check visiting hours in advance - small museums in Tuscan towns sometimes operate limited public hours.
- Ask about any original frescoes or paintings attributed to the Masaccio school; these are the site's chief claim.
- Combine the visit with a walk through the olive groves and the nearby Arno valley for context.
Best Time to Visit Casa Masaccio #
Best in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and quieter interiors.
Weather & Climate near Casa Masaccio #
Casa Masaccio's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (836 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
