In the heart of Italy, a visionary idea rooted in the Renaissance is being revived: the Borghi Umanistici Medicei—Medicean Humanistic Villages. These are urban settlements either created or transformed under the patronage of the House of Medici, the legendary family whose influence shaped the golden age of Florence and far beyond.

More than architectural gems, the Borghi embody the humanistic values of the Renaissance—balance between beauty and utility, harmony with nature, and a civic vision grounded in knowledge and the common good. Designed with central squares, noble palaces, schools, libraries, and elegant streets, each Borgo was a living expression of proportion, function, and cultural elevation.

Today, Doméstica Sede celebrates and supports this tradition with a renewed mission: to preserve, inhabit, and revitalize these places not as museums, but as living communities in tune with their historical spirit.

🛡️ Natural Reserves and Sustainable Vision
At the heart of many Borghi are protected natural reserves—vital ecosystems that once sustained their inhabitants and today offer a model for food and energy self-sufficiency. Documented on citizen science platforms like iNaturalist.org, these landscapes are cared for in cooperation with the Order of Saint Stephen Pope and Martyr, a dynastic chivalric order of the Grand Ducal House of Medici of Tuscany.

🎓 Medicean Humanistic Patronage
A unique hallmark of these Borghi is the official patronage of the Grand Ducal Medici House. Through a formal decree issued by His Royal Highness Ottaviano de’ Medici of Tuscany, towns may be granted the honorary title of Borgo Umanistico Mediceo. Alongside this, each Borgo appoints a Vicario Umanistico Mediceo to advise the local government in matters of cultural and civic enrichment.

🏰 The Medicean Humanistic Fiefs
Looking toward the future, HRH the Grand Duke envisions the creation of Feudi Umanistici Medicei within these Borghi: estates entrusted to philanthropists, patrons, or benefactors honored with a noble title. Each Feudo follows a structured Humanistic Governance model, with appointed officials dedicated to upholding values such as Bellezza, Libertas, Nobilitas, Humanitas, and Ragione.

🌟 Living the Renaissance in the 21st Century
At Doméstica Sede, we believe that investing in these historic Borghi is not only a cultural commitment—it is a visionary way to live. A property in a Borgo Umanistico Mediceo is not just real estate. It is an entry into a vibrant tradition of civic dignity, sustainability, and enlightened beauty.

📍 If you are drawn to this rare synthesis of heritage and innovation, let us guide you in discovering your own place in a Medicean Borgo Umanistico.