Medici villas, castles and centuries-old noble palaces: Montalbano brims with wonderful testimonies to the past, historic buildings immersed deep in the typical scenery of this part of Tuscany nestled between Florence, Prato and Pistoia with its rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and villages like Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo.
Here’s a tour to explore these architectural gems, set deep in the countryside.