|
The
north face of the Villa rests on a typical medieval fortress base, but
we have sure historical notices beginning from 1450 when in Toiano arose
two fortresses, belonging to Iacopo Pini, one of the nine governors
of the Republic of Siena.
One of the two fortresses is still existing: the "Palazzaccio",
spectacular example of the senese austere Middle Ages.
The other one was trasformed in the XVI century in a farm, whose traces
are still recoverable in the Villa in spite of the improvements introduced
in the following centuries.
|
In
the XVII century it became a Villa belonging to the De Vecchi family.
As time went by, other improvements and changes were realized according
to the fashion and to the various owners' requirements.
The Villa belonged to the Chigi Family when, in 1707, the vault of the
living-room was frescoed.
When the Villa became property of the Mieli Family the chapel was trasformed
in a wonderful stable and the park was restyled according to the Lyberty
style.
|
|