Why the
Pitti Palace
is special

This former residency of Tuscan grand dukes houses over a half-dozen separate museums, Its two brightest stars are:

Palatine Gallery

Royal Apartments

Pitti Palace
tips and insights

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 interesting
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.

Location in Italy

Read my other Italy pages

Wonders of Italy - Complete list
Italy wonder map
Basic Italian phrases
Italian cuisine
Best time to visit Rome

 

Enit - Tourist Board

 

 

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