The third museum that is a part of the Uffizi is the Boboli Gardens. Located directly behind Pitti Palace, it is easily accessible if you are already exploring the palace. Created by the Medici family, the layout of the gardens … Continue reading Boboli Gardens
The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella was founded during the first half of the 13th century by the monks of the Dominican Order. It is now one of the most important points of religion and art in Italy. The name … Continue reading Santa Maria Novella Church
The Chiesa E Museo Di Orsanmichele is conveniently located halfway between the Palazzo della Signoria and the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Known to be a unique and wonderful monument where the civic and the religious come together as … Continue reading Orsanmichele Church & Museum
Museo Galileo owns one of the world’s most exquisite and important collections of scientific instruments and experimental equipment in history. This collection provides an insight into the extraordinary mind and life of Galileo Galilei as well as showing the importance … Continue reading Museo Galileo
Museo Casa Buonarroti is the museum of Michelangelo’s home. While here, visitors will find paintings, sketches, and drawings from the great Italian artist. The museum is divided into two floors with sixteen exhibition rooms. When you enter on the first … Continue reading Museo Casa Buonarroti
The Stefano Bardini Museum, named after Stefano Bardini himself was the most authoritative Italian antiquarian. He eventually transformed his collection into a museum and donated it to the City of Florence. Stefano Bardini also organized a collection of works of … Continue reading Stefano Bardini Museum
The Medici Chapels have been a state museum since 1869, but their history is closely linked to that of the Church of San Lorenzo. The museum consists of the New Sacristy, designed and conceived in its sculptural furniture by Michelangelo … Continue reading Medici Chapels
The Bargello Museum was originally built as a fortress in the center of Florence. It’s purpose back then was to be the headquarters of the People’s Captain and later of the Podestá. Following this, the building was used as a … Continue reading Museo Nazionale Del Bargello
Museo Dell’Opificio Delle Pietre Dure was renovated on a project by Adolfo Natalini in 1995. The collection which was curated by Anna Maria Giusti follows a thematic criterion where the productions of the Medici and Lorraine grand-ducal period are documented. … Continue reading Museo Dell’Opificio Delle Pietre Dure
As part of The Bargello Museum, The Davanzati Palace is an ancient 14th century residence of the Davizzi family, merchants and bankers, shows its imposing façade on the homonymous square. It joins a number of tower houses together. In 1578, … Continue reading Museo Di Palazzo Davanzati
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