Mugello Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
historic region and valley in northern Tuscany, in Italy
About Mugello
Mugello is “the green heart of Tuscany”, birthplace of Giotto and Medici family, and of the Florentine Reinassance. It has castles and medieval villages, such as Scarperia and Vicchio, two towns which still follow the traditions when it comes to local gastronomy. The Mugello valley was settled by a Ligurian tribe known as the Magelli, after whom it was named. Then the region was occupied by theEtruscanswho have left many archeological traces and who built the first road network of the Mugello. The subsequent Ancient Roman conquest and colonization of the Mugello region dates back to the 4th century BCE. Tombs, coins, and walls have been found. In the Middle Ages the Mugello was home to numerous castles. The Mugello region was later acquired by the Republic of Florence. Several patrician fa
Where to Stay in Mugello
- 🏨Gaia Guest House
- 🏨Hotel Paterno
- 🏨Monsignor della Casa
- 🏨Villa Montazzi
Mugello Travel Guide Sections
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