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See Also:
- Doge's Palace in Venice
- Galleria dell'Accademia in Venice
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice
- Jewish Museum of Venice
- Bargello Museum in Florence
- Uffizi Gallery in Florence
- Accademia Gallery in Florence
- Medici Chapels in Florence
- Vatican Museum in Rome
- Capitoline Museums in Rome
- Borghese Gallery in Rome
- Pompeii and its archaeological area
Pitti Palace in Florence
Palazzo Pitti, Pitti Palace
Piazza Pitti, 1 Florence
Description: The Medici’s rivals, the wealthy Pitti family, commissioned Brunelleschi (architect of Florence’s famous Duomo) to design their home in the late 15th century.Today this grand palace housesfive museums with a diverse collection of art and artifacts ranging from the opulent private living quarters to 16th and 17th centurypaintings ( in the Palatine Gallery)and even a costume gallery.
Highlights:
- Caravaggio’s Love Sleeping
- Raphael’s Madonna of the Chair
- Giorgione’s The Three Ages of Man
- Titian’s The Concert
- Works by Botticelli, Filippo Lippi, Tintoretto, Rubens
- Works by Flemish artists
- Costume Gallery featuring clothing from the 18th and 19th centuries
- The Medici’s living quarters
Opening Hours: Pitti Palace’s museums have different opening hours:
- Palatine Gallery and Royal Apartments: Tuesday- Saturday, 8:15 am- 6:30 pm
- Costume Gallery: Tuesday- Saturday, 8:15 am- 2:30 pm
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Silver and Porcelain Musuems: Tuesday- Saturday, 8:15 am- 5:30 pm. Closed the first and last Monday of each month
Also closed January 1, May 1 and December 25
Costs: Each museum within the Pitti Palace has a different entrance fee, to be paid in cash when picking up the reserved tickets; 10 Euro reservation fee per ticket
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Customers Reviews
On
2013/05/19
Tanya Harrison said:
Fantastic
My boyfriend and I took the original Florence walking tour, and I have to say it was the best tour of our week stay in Italy. This tour was fantastic because we had Brenda as our tour guide. When someone loves their job so much it really shines through their work and made us enjoy so much more than what there was to see and know about Florence. Brenda was very knowledgeable, funny and well spoken. We also enjoyed her running commentaries on the various happenings around the streets such as watching a woman parking her Vespa on the street or a van moving in a tight space. Very enjoyable and thank you Brenda for a great time!
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2013/03/23
Elaine Lam said:
I took the Florence tour of Florence Artisans. It was amazing. It was the best tour !!!! Our Guide, Helen was fantastic. She took us to places we'd NEVER have been able to find on our own. She was friendly and very informative. In fact, local people were greeting us with such a warm reception which I can only attribute to the fact that she is a well known and liked friend to the city.
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2013/02/24
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2013/01/22
Helen Campbell said:
Excellent
Nice size for a tour group – not too big. Excellent coverage of the main issues in Renaissance history. Wonderful details – really enjoyed it. Thanks so much.
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2013/01/22
Ann Gregory said:
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2013/01/22
Paul Edward Cook said:
Great tour
I just wanted to write and thank you and your staff for our wonderful and informative walking tour of Florence. The tour helped us fall even more in love with your wonderful city. Thanks again and we hope to return in the near future for some more tours. Paul
On
2012/12/30
Joyce Won Ha said:
Helen, The Florence Walking Tour & David
Great Tour! Had Helen as our guide for the tour. Lots of great spots shown throughout florence, things/places only a insider would know. Family loved the info & perspective she gave; as well considerate of breaks, walking speed, time, etc. Would recommend Helen and the tour for any first timers. - the ha family
On
2012/12/30
Joyce Won Ha said:
Elisabetta, Uffizi Private Tour
Elisabetta was great! She is so knowledgeable, honest and quite hilarious. She tailored the tour to exactly the amount we needed as any gallery can get overwhelming. We walked with a better understanding of art/influences. In addition, we had some spare time, so she showed a few spots nearby, recommendations on places to eat, etc. Would definitely consider Art Viva and Elisabetta again. - the ha family
On
2012/10/03
Michelle Purchase said:
Original Florence Walk & Uffizi Tour
Joined the Original Florence Walk (29 Sept 2012) and the Uffizi Tour (30 Sept 2012) after seeing reviews on Trip Advisor. Didn't disappoint. Learnt so much from enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides (sorry, can't remember names but english lady and american guy). Worth every penny. Thank you guys.
On
2012/10/01
Jackie Callahan Parente said:
Florence and The David
We took two tours with Brenda and she was terrific! We would definitely use Artviva again. Brenda was personable, very knowledgeable, and made the tours as fun as they were informative.Jackie and Bob in Glastonbury, Connecticut
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