Built in the 13th century as an enchanting country house for an aristocratic Florentine family, Villa La Massa was owned by eminent European aristocrats until 1948, before it was transformed into a luxury hotel. After a complete renovation, it reopened and its hundred-year-old history lives on, with every nook telling us tales of Renaissance splendor and the lifestyle of Florentine aristocrats. A member of The Leading Hotels of The World, Villa La Massa has been part of Villa d’Este Hotels since 1998. Majestically sitting on the banks of the Arno River, in the heart of Chianti wine region, Villa La Massa is just a few kilometers (15 minutes by car) from Florence’s city center. This architectural gem is a world away from the bustle of the city, an oasis of peace and serenity immersed in a 25-acre park. The Tuscan countryside extends all around as far as the eye can see: olive trees, vineyards and cypresses fill the landscape with their unique colors and scents. The calm running waters of the Arno River, the charming melody of the birdsong, the fragrances from the olive groves, lemon trees and endless vineyards make the experience at Villa La Massa truly magical.