Carmignano: A Rustic Italian Escape in Tuscany
Set upon the gorgeous Montalbano hills, Carmignano, Italy is a town characterized by charming villas and rustic churches. The commune is located in the province of Prato in Tuscany region. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 52 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Carmignano, Italy is between mid April and early July. Expect nice weather throughout the year except for some cold winter weeks. Tourism tends to peak from January through March. November is the lean season. Visit between September and October for the Festival of San Michele and Palio of Donkeys in Carmignano and the Festival of the New Wine in Artimino in October. To enjoy these feasts, better book your Carmignano hotels and accommodations earlier than 1 month.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Carmignano, Italy, take a 30-minute drive to Anchiano to see the farmhouse in which Leonardo da Vinci was born and raised. Visit the Archaeological Museum in Artimino, founded in 1983 and featuring Etruscan artifacts. Marvel at the Church dei Santi Michele e Francesco, home to Pontormo's "Visitation" and the Parish Church of San Leonardo featuring 11th-century Lombard Romanesque architecture. Explore the villas Medici Villa of Artimino and Villa di Trefiano. Hotel Villa S. Michele offers 11 rustic yet fully-equipped rooms, free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and bar, and sauna and terrace hot tub. The elegant Il Borgo di Villa Castelletti is set in restored Tuscan buildings and features rooms with balconies and suites with four-poster beds, complimentary breakfast, airy restaurant, outdoor pool, and garden.