Villas in Impruneta

About Impruneta

Impruneta lies between the Ema stream and the Greve river, among hills of vineyards, olive groves, woods and cereal fields that slope down towards Florence. It has made terracotta since the Middle Ages, and its kilns produced the tiles for Brunelleschi's dome on Florence cathedral. The Sanctuary of Santa Maria, founded in 1060, is the main landmark. The homes are grouped tightly around the town, and nearly all have a private pool and a garden. They are mostly small, sized for two to four people, and none sleep more than seven. In late September the town holds a grape festival with parades of floats, and in October a fair around the feast of its patron saint.

Is Impruneta right for you?

Best for

Couples and small families wanting a pool within reach of Florence

Not for you if

You want to walk into Florence, because the city needs a drive or a bus.

Near Impruneta

• Florence

  Bus 39 runs to Impruneta from the Autostazione, and Florence airport is about 25 minutes away by car.

• Certosa del Galluzzo

  A monastery founded in 1341 on Monte Acuto where the Ema and Greve meet, with Pontormo lunettes and a shop selling residents' products.

• Galluzzo

  A small town about 5 km from central Florence, which was its own municipality until 1931.

Getting to Impruneta

Florence airport is the closest, about 25 minutes by car. Public transport from the airport takes just under two hours, with a tram and bus 39 from the Florence Autostazione. A car is the easier way to link the hill homes with the city.

When to go to Impruneta

The grape festival is held on the last Sunday of September, during the harvest, with floats, folk dances and tastings. The Fiera di San Luca follows in October and runs for over a week with markets, food stands and games. Terracotta workshops and the sanctuary suit any season, so check opening times outside spring and autumn.

Impruneta villa holidays: questions answered

Nearby towns to Impruneta

• Florence (52)
• All of Firenze Città and surroundings