Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti)
- Address: Piazza de' Pitti, Florence
- Hours: Open daily at 8:15am, closing times vary depending on the month. Closed Christmas and New Year's
- Admission: Fees vary depending on gallery
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Place to Relax,
Monument - Historical,
Museum
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The Pitti Palace was built by rivals of the powerful Medici family in the mid-1400s. A century later, the Medicis took over the huge Renaissance palace, and it was the home of Florentine rulers until the early 20th century.
Today the massive palace houses a number of picture galleries and museums, and is surrounded by gardens and ornate fortifications. To see the entire collection would take days if not weeks, so choose your favorites and plunge in!
A tour of the royal apartments reveals the Medicis' taste for over-the-top decor. An impressive collection of Renaissance masterpieces is housed in the Palatina Gallery, with works by Raphael, Titian and Rubens.
To see the Medicis family's silverware, head to the Silver Museum, or take a stroll around the Renaissance Boboli Gardens, with its statues and grottoes.
Latest Reviews
Review by john e, November 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Boboli Gardens with Vasari Corridor Tour
very good
Review by Maureen B, Canada, October 2012
Doing what: Florence Walking Tour
As this was our first time to Florence this tour was a wonderful way to acclimatize ouselves to the city. The guide was excellent, knowledgeable and this tour was well worth it.
Review by Richard B, October 2012
Doing what: Florence Walking Tour
Excellent introduction to the city.
Practical Info
The Pitti Palace is on the southern bank of the River Arno, reached via the lovely Ponte Vecchio bridge. From the Duomo, it’s around a 10-minute walk.
