Welcome to the magnificent Palazzo Mediceo in Seravezza, a historic jewel in the heart of Tuscany.
This sumptuous residence, built in the 16th century, tells stories of nobility and culture.

Admire the majesty of the Medici architecture, immerse yourself in the lush gardens and let yourself be transported back in time among the frescoed rooms.

Today, the Palace is a cultural treasure open to the public, offering a fascinating journey into the history of the Medici family and the region.
A unique experience that will envelop you in the Renaissance elegance of Seravezza.

The Medici Villa of Seravezza, known as the Palazzo Mediceo, was built between 1561 and 1565 by order of Cosimo I De'Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, as a temporary residence to be used during stays in Versilia to monitor the mining activity of the marble quarries and silver mines.
The internal courtyard of the palace houses an ancient well, which represents the central architectural element.
This courtyard serves as a gathering point and provides exhibition space during cultural events.
The building is structured on three floors; the ground floor houses the Historical Archive and the Sirio Giannini Municipal Library, as well as the offices of the Terre Medicee Foundation which manages its activities.
The first floor, also known as the Piano Nobile, hosts cultural events and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
On the second floor: since 1996 the museum of work and popular traditions of historic Versilia has been set up, contributing to the conservation and enhancement of the Tuscan cultural heritage. In the past, the top floor was intended to house the servants. The Palazzo Mediceo in Seravezza is characterized by the absence of internal frescoes, a distinctive feature compared to
to the other Medici villas, from which it also stands out for its simple and solid architecture.
In 2013 it was recognized as a World Heritage Site and included in the serial site of the 'Medici Villas and Gardens of Tuscany'.
Next to the villa there is a small church, commonly called the 'Cappellina', built a few years after the Palace, now deconsecrated and currently houses a cafeteria and is open during the summer season.

During the 1960s, the Municipal Administration of Seravezza decided to establish a public library in its municipality. The renovation work on the building that would house the library, located in Via del Greco, began in 1967, the year in which the library also received its first book collection, and was completed the following year.

It was decided to name the library after the citizen Sirio Giannini, author of short stories and novels, born in 1925 and who died prematurely in 1960. The short life of this writer is emblematic of the times in which he lived: born into a modest family, he was mostly self-taught and with effort and intellectual perseverance he managed to master the expressive means so much so as to win the Hemingway prize in 1956 with the unpublished novel 'La valle bianca'. His commitment was not only cultural, but also political: in 1956 he became Councilor for Public Education of the Municipality of Seravezza, where he worked for the social and cultural emancipation of the working classes.

The library was officially inaugurated by the authorities in 1969 with a documentary heritage of approximately 3300 volumes and quickly became a meeting place and point of reference for the community, a meeting place for students and users of all ages.

In 1974, with a view to improving services, a paper catalogue by author and subject was created together with a second large endowment of books that increased especially the sections of Pedagogy, Italian Literature and History of the Resistance; in the same period the library promoted cultural initiatives, exhibitions and concerts.

Given the rapid increase in the library collection, in 1984 the municipal administration decided to move the library to the ground floor of Palazzo Mediceo, which was appropriately renovated and furnished to house it.

The library was organized by sections according to a classification scheme in line with the indications of the Versiliese Library System. In 1994, however, computerized cataloging was started with the ABITO project provided by the Tuscany Region, which allowed the catalog to be put online and participation in the CUT (Tuscan Single Catalogue).

In the following years, the commitment to increase and update the book collection continued – reaching approximately 13,400 units in 1997 – with particular attention to the local section and the section on the marble industry, demonstrating the attention dedicated to the history and traditions of the community to which the library belongs.

The Historical Archive of the Municipality of Seravezza was also transferred to the same building, organized and divided into two main sections: the pre-unification section, inventoried and with the inventory in the process of being published, and the post-unification section, still being inventoried by specialized personnel from the Province.

The library currently holds approximately 29,000 volumes and 300 DVDs belonging to the Multimedia Section inaugurated in 2010, and provides its users with various services, such as local and interlibrary loans, the use of reading rooms for consultation, reading and study, assistance and help with bibliographic research, reference, photocopying and printing services, and the Internet.

It also promotes cultural activities related to books and reading, with particular attention to children and young people.

Furthermore, with the creation of the new provincial library network RE.PRO.LU.NET to which the Sirio Giannini Library has joined, and the adoption of the Sebina cataloguing software with the consequent entry into SBN (National Library Service), users have been offered the possibility of consulting the online catalogue directly from the OPAC of the SBN Hub in Lucca.

Sections present in the library:
-Children's section
-Boys' section
-Local section
-Multimedia section
-Reading room
-Internet and PAAS consultation section

The Museum of Work is housed on the second floor of the Palazzo Mediceo in Seravezza, built by order of Cosimo I de' Medici to protect the iron mine. With its simple architecture, almost like a fortified villa, it was for many years the summer residence of the Medici, the Habsburg-Lorraine and other noble Tuscan families. With the Kingdom of Italy it became the seat of the Town Hall, until 1966. Today the Palace houses, in addition to the Museum, the Sirio Giannini Municipal Library, the Historical Archive and important exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. #Inaugurated in 1996, it is the result of years of field research that led to the collection of almost two thousand objects, evidence of the main and traditional activities of Historic Versilia. Territory that today includes the Municipalities of Seravezza, Stazzema, Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi, once administered by the Captaincy of Pietrasanta, former clave of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Throughout the year the museum offers guided tours and educational and recreational workshops are organized for the younger ones. In the bookshop of Palazzo Mediceo visitors can find books dedicated to the museum and nice gadgets.

The museum is divided into eleven rooms, each of which is dedicated to a specific theme. In addition to the rooms intended to house tools, equipment and accessories related to the main jobs (agriculture, mining, sculpture, weaving, etc.), there is also a room where it is possible to appreciate objects, furnishings and tools of daily life at home and one dedicated to the territory.

The rooms
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The building, called Scuderie Granducali di Seravezza, is today an interesting cultural space located inside the ancient stables of the Villa Medicea.
The building is divided into two rooms: a Foyer also used for small exhibitions, shows and cultural events and the adjacent room inside which there is a stage that hosts theatrical performances, conferences/conferences and above all offers a regular cinematographic activity as an essay room, becoming a point of reference for lovers of cinema and local culture.

Cinema programming:
www.cinemascuderiegranducaliseravezza.it/

Situato nello splendido giardino del Palazzo Mediceo di Seravezza, patrimonio UNESCO immerso nel cuore della Versilia, Vanilla Events and Goodness offre un'esperienza unica e indimenticabile per tutti i suoi ospiti.

Il nostro cocktail bar è un'oasi di tranquillità e bellezza dove la storia incontra la modernità, creando l'ambiente perfetto per serate indimenticabili.
Al Vanilla Events and Goodness, siamo orgogliosi di proporre una selezione di cocktail unici e ricercati, preparati con ingredienti di alta qualità e una dose di creatività che renderà ogni sorso un'esperienza straordinaria.
La nostra lista di drink è pensata per soddisfare tutti i gusti, dai classici senza tempo alle nostre esclusive creazioni stagionali.

Ma non ci fermiamo ai cocktail: la nostra offerta gastronomica è studiata per accompagnare perfettamente le vostre serate nel giardino.
Potrete gustare ottime birre artigianali, selezionate con cura per offrirvi il meglio delle produzioni locali e internazionali.

Inoltre, i nostri taglieri ricchi e variegati, le focacce fresche e croccanti, i crostoni saporiti e le insalate fresche e leggere sono preparati con ingredienti di prima qualità, per garantire sapori autentici e indimenticabili.

Vanilla Events and Goodness non è solo un cocktail bar, ma un luogo dove celebrare momenti speciali in un'atmosfera magica.
Che si tratti di una serata romantica, di una festa con amici o di un evento speciale, il nostro giardino vi accoglierà con la sua bellezza e la sua serenità, offrendo uno sfondo perfetto per ogni occasione.

Vi invitiamo a visitare Vanilla Events and Goodness e a lasciarvi trasportare dall'eleganza e dalla raffinatezza del Palazzo Mediceo di Seravezza, gustando i nostri deliziosi cocktail e le nostre prelibatezze culinarie in un ambiente unico e affascinante.

A cura di Francesco Mutti.

OPENING Venerdì 24 Gennaio ore 18.00