The Palazzo Pitti is a vast and elaborate Renaissance palace in the city of Florence. Built on the south side of the River Arno close to the Ponte Vecchio, the original building here dates as far back as 1458 before later extensions were added.
Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Florence where you can conveniently visit this majestic palace as well as many other cultural treasures of the city.
It was the luxury home of a wealthy banker called Luca Pitti who was once comrade with the other banking family, the Medici’s before they turned into bitter rivals in later years.
Palazzo Pitti was later bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the primary residence of the most prominent members of this banking dynasty based in Florence.
Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Florence where you can conveniently visit this majestic palace as well as many other cultural treasures of the city.
It was the luxury home of a wealthy banker called Luca Pitti who was once comrade with the other banking family, the Medici’s before they turned into bitter rivals in later years.
Palazzo Pitti was later bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the primary residence of the most prominent members of this banking dynasty based in Florence.
Many treasures of paintings, ceramics and sculptures were bought and brought to the Pitti Palace to furnish its many rooms and adorn its walls. Today it is open to the public and offers many wonderful art and sculpture exhibitions to see.
Surrounded by the vast Boboli Gardens which can be classified as an open air museum in their own right, the Pitti Palace is a Florentine gem which connects to the Palazzo Vecchio via the Vasari corridor and Uffizi gallery so there is a wealth of artistic displays to enjoy admiring in this cultural hub of the city.
Surrounded by the vast Boboli Gardens which can be classified as an open air museum in their own right, the Pitti Palace is a Florentine gem which connects to the Palazzo Vecchio via the Vasari corridor and Uffizi gallery so there is a wealth of artistic displays to enjoy admiring in this cultural hub of the city.
Walk around the fabulous Palatine Gallery, Silver Museum, Gallery of Modern Art and other interesting exhibitions within the many rooms of Palazzo Pitti.
Together with the world renowned gardens, tourists can buy a great value three day open pass to see all the elements of Palazzo Pitti for only €11.50.
So come and see this magnificent place for yourself and be amazed at the sheer size and beautiful architecture of this ancient and historical building in Florence…it’s a truly enriching tourist experience!
Together with the world renowned gardens, tourists can buy a great value three day open pass to see all the elements of Palazzo Pitti for only €11.50.
So come and see this magnificent place for yourself and be amazed at the sheer size and beautiful architecture of this ancient and historical building in Florence…it’s a truly enriching tourist experience!
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picture 2: Ferras / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Sailko / CC BY-SA 2.5
picture 2: Ferras / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Sailko / CC BY-SA 2.5
