Mugello

Mugello, a small, hilly area in Tuscany, is famous for its incredible landscape and old medieval villages. It is located to the north of Florence and includes the northernmost part of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. The Mugello valley is one of the most beautiful valleys, with a wealth of history and culture that can be discovered by following its roads. 

Ancient settlements

The valley has been inhabited since ancient times by Etruscans. They called their occupancy "musell" or "musella" which translates to "wall," "fortification," or closed area, as it is very secluded and well-protected on all sides by mountains and hills. Mugello was heavily settled during Roman times, with many people moving there from the Italian capital and other Roman international colonies. Some Romans stayed in Mugello after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, forming what is now known as the Mugellani. 

Sights of the valley

This territory is full of historical sites, art cities and natural attractions: the museums, the Medici villas, the churches and the castles are charming places to discover art, culture, traditions and flavors of Tuscan cuisine. Visit the Mugello Ceramics Museum in Ronta, located in an ancient sixteenth-century house. It houses 3,000 examples of ceramic art that range from the eighteenth century to contemporary works. Consider also Villa Medici at Cafaggiolo. It dates back to the 15th century and preserves the sense of history through many precious artworks. 

Autodrome beloved by Ferrari 

The famous Mugello circuit is located in the Tuscan countryside and is well noted as one of the most exciting race tracks in Italy. It is also known as Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello and is owned by Ferrari. This circuit has been used for racing for many years; it first opened in 1974 and became the permanent home of the Italian motorcycle Grand Prix. The track is appreciated by riders and fans, so it is a very popular race and practice track for private training.