Villa di Quarto Palace
Historic Tuscan villa with landscaped gardens
A historic estate on Florence's outskirts, Villa di Quarto offers gardens and period architecture; visitors tour the grounds and use the villa as a base for nearby art workshops and museums.
Villa di Quarto at a Glance#
Address: Villa di Quarto, Quarto, Tuscany, Italy
How to Get to Villa di Quarto#
From central Florence (Piazza della Signoria) it’s about a 20-40 minute drive northwest into the hills above the city depending on traffic. Regional buses and private shuttles run toward the Quarto area; the closest major hub is Florence Santa Maria Novella station, from which one can taxi or take a bus. Many visitors combine a villa visit with a drive along the SR 2 (Via di Quarto) and park in marked lay-bys or small public lots.
Tips for Visiting Villa di Quarto#
- If visiting the villa's gardens, ask ahead - many historic villas in the Quarto area open only for guided tours or by appointment.
- Combine a visit with a drive along the Florentine hills: the views toward Florence are often the real prize.
- Wear shoes suitable for gravel paths; these villas frequently have century-old box hedges and terraces that are best approached on foot.
Best Time to Visit Villa di Quarto#
The best visits are in shoulder seasons when the Tuscan hills are both green and quiet: spring and early autumn.
Weather & Climate near Villa di Quarto#
Villa di Quarto's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (892 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 5° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 9° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.3h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.5h |
| June | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 58 mm | some cloud | 66% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 40 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.9h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 31° | 25° | 60 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 20° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 117 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 6° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 1.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
