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Why the
Pitti Palace
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This former residency of Tuscan grand dukes houses over a half-dozen separate museums, Its two brightest stars are:
Palatine Gallery
Royal Apartments
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Renaissance
masterpieces
Its many Renaissance masterpieces include Raphael's La Donna Velata ("Woman with a Veil"). See photo. You will also see great paintings by Botticelli, Caravaggio and Rubens.
Royal
Apartments
The private living quarters of the Medicis and the other ruling families are lavishly appointed.
Other
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insights
on the
Pitti Palace
Exterior vs. interior
The
building's austere rusticated-stone front facade with an excessive use of Roman
arches belies the Pitti Palace's stunning interior.
Size
The
Pitti Palace is Florence's largest museum complex.
Specialized museums
Besides the Palatine and
apartments, you can visit specialized museums on silver, costumes, porcelain,
couches and modern art.
Viewpoint
Visit
the complex's Belvedere fort for an elevated view of Florence.
Ticketing
Be aware that some of the attractions have separate schedules and ticketing.
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