Pitti Palace

travel wonder in Florence, Italy

Why the
Pitti Palace
in Florence is special

This former residency of Tuscan grand dukes houses over a half-dozen separate museums, with the Palatine Gallery being its brightest star.

Palatine Gallery

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 living quarters of the Medicis and other ruling families are lavishly appointed.

Other insights

on the Pitti Palace

The building's austere rusticated-stone front facade with an excessive use of Roman arches belies the Pitti Palace's interesting interior.

The Pitti Palace is Florence's largest museum complex. Besides the Palatine and apartments, you can visit specialized museums on silver, costumes, porcelain, couches and modern art.

Be aware that some of the attractions have separate schedules and ticketing.

Visit the complex's Belvedere fort for an elevated view of Florence.

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Vatican City

Note: Its wonders are not listed in my Italy Guide. Even though the Vatican lies within Rome, it is not part of it or Italy. It's an independent nation. Click to see its gold, silver and bronze medals,

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