Dinner under Medici frescoes

Hotel Tenuta di Artimino Meliá Collection, Artimino Italy

a table set up with candles and flowers on it

Connect with the destination during your stay at Hotel Tenuta di Artimino Meliá Collection, Artimino, Italy

Where beauty turns into a lasting memory

Imagine arriving at Villa La Ferdinanda at the golden hour of the day, greeted with exquisite flowers and a delicate atmosphere designed to make you feel the exclusivity of the moment. Prepare your palate to savour a refined dinner with dishes paired with the finest wines of the Tuscan region. You will feel surrounded by true richness for all five senses.

Known as the Villa of the Hundred Chimneys, Villa Medicea La Ferdinanda is one of the most iconic Medici residences in Tuscany. Commissioned by Grand Duke Ferdinando I Medici at the end of the 16th century, the villa is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, surrounded by rolling vineyards and olive groves. Surrounded by original frescoes from another century, ancient stone walls, and the vast Tuscan countryside on the horizon, you will experience the perfect setting for an elegant and sensory dinner from the moment you arrive until the end of the evening.

Duration: Approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Number of people: Available on request. Perfect for couples, and small groups of up to 4 guests.
Please note: Reservations are required.
What does it include? An authentic Tuscan dinner with wine selection from Artimino Wines, with a special floral arrangement. Live music upon request.

a stone railing with flowers and candles on it

Your eyes will inevitably be drawn to the ceiling, captivated by the frescoes that unfold above. Created in the early 17th century by Domenico Cresti, known as Il Passignano, a celebrated painter of the late Mannerist period, these frescoes were commissioned to celebrate the sophistication, power and cultural influence of the Medici court. Through allegorical figures and delicate natural motifs, the paintings embody the Renaissance ideal, conveying harmony between humanity and the divine.

As the sun sets and the golden light filters through the arches, the frescoes seem to come alive, giving a dreamlike, almost sacred dimension to the experience. Dining beneath these centuries-old masterpieces is far more than a banquet. You will find yourself in a moment suspended in time, where every glance, every toast, and every breath is infused with beauty and history.