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Palazzo Pitti and Giardino Boboli

Palazzo Pitti and Giardino Boboli

Originally owned by the wealthy banker Luca Pitti, the Palazzo later became the property of the Medici family. It is a grand structure that now boasts no less than seven museums. Amongst these are the Medici treasures that are showcased in the Museo degli Argenti, the Museum of Costumes and the Porcelain Museum. The Galleria d'Arte Moderna provides a fascinating display of works from the Macchiaioli school - early 19th-century proto-impressionist paintings - as well as a collection of Neoclassical and Romantic art. Extending behind the palace are the elaborately landscaped and beautifully maintained Giardino Boboli (Boboli Gardens). The most celebrated aspect of the gardens is the Grotta del Buontalenti, located close to the entrance. In the deepest recess of the cave is the sculpture , attended by curious imps. Another notable structure is the enormous amphitheatre designed on a scale to serve the Medici's tastes.


Address: Piazza Pitti 1
Website: www.polomuseale.firenze.it/english/musei/boboli
Telephone: +39 055 294 883
Opening Time: Each museum has its own opening hours, but most are closed on Mondays
Admission: From EUR4 to EUR8.50. A ticket for all museums is EUR10.50. Entry to the gardens only is EUR4

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