Tenuta di Artimino review: a Tuscan retreat fit for a Medici

Situated on an Italian estate, this Meliá Collection Hotel has a unique history

Villa La Ferdinanda at Tenuta di Artminio
Villa La Ferdinanda at Tenuta di Artminio

It’d be hard to visit Tuscany and not bump into some legacy of the Medici family along the way, but few are lucky enough to take up temporary residency in one of the dynasty’s former properties.

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Julia O'Driscoll is the engagement editor. She covers UK and world news, as well as writing lifestyle and travel features. She regularly appears on “The Week Unwrapped” podcast, and hosted The Week's short-form documentary podcast, “The Overview”. Julia was previously the content and social media editor at sustainability consultancy Eco-Age, where she interviewed prominent voices in sustainable fashion and climate movements. She has a master's in liberal arts from Bristol University, and spent a year studying at Charles University in Prague.