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The first historical news of the 'Villa di Bellariva' dates back to the 1400s, when the family of Dante Alighieri gave it to a group of painters who, guided by Giuliano di Jacopo, turned it into an art workshop. The villa is located on the right bank of the Arno river, along the old path where the Florentines used to go for a relaxing stroll in the country. Towards the end of the 19th century it was rented by the Tommasis, a family of painters from Leghorn, who turned the villa into a center for art studies. Here the main Italian Impressionists and Post-Impressionists could find a place to get together and exchange ideas in a friendly environment. Among others, Giuseppe Abbate, Silvestro Lega, and Tommaso Signorini stayed there, finding the inspiration for their work in that peaceful place. Over the years, the wish to combine the old structure with the requirements of a modern and comfortable hotel brought about some relevant architectural changes; Now the Hotel Ville sull'Arno consists of small buildings that harmonically merge with the original mansion from the 1400s.

Number of Rooms: 44

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Rooms From: €90