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May 22, 2024 · Opening Hours. 8.15 am. Closing Hours. 4.30 pm in January, February, November, December. 5.30 pm in March and October (with Standard Time) 6.30 pm in March (with Daylight Savings Time), April, May, September, October (with Daylight Savings Time). 7.10 pm June, July, August. Closing Days. First and last Monday of each month, 25 December.
- Sculptures and Fountains
Romolo Ferrucci known as Romolo del Tadda (Fiesole 1544 -...
- Special Visits
Welcome to the official website of the Uffizi Galleries in...
- Architecture and Landscape
Zanobi del Rosso (Florence 16 December 1724 – 28 January...
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- Pitti Palace
Nonetheless the palace still bears the name of its first...
- The Uffizi
Opening hours. Tuesday until 17 December 2024, 8.15am to...
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- Sculptures and Fountains
- Amphitheatre
- Viottolone
- Giardino Del Cavaliere
- Kaffeehaus
- Grotta Grande
At the start of your visit, after crossing the Pitti Palace's courtyard known as the “Cortile dell’Ammannati”, a first staircase leads up to the “artichoke” fountain whose large octagonal basin is decorated with numerous statues and crowned by a bronze lily. Because of its shape, the fountain was nicknamed artichoke by the Floretines, as they can s...
A steep sloping avenue heads back down the hill toward Porta Romana, with a series of terraces and tunnels formed by the trees and foliage offering shade and hidden corners to sit down and enjoy a good book or conversation. The "Viottolone”, or a large avenue, is flanked by cypresses and statuettes that then lead all the way down to the "Isolotto",...
On the cavaliere, or rampart of the walls built by Michelangelo in 1529, stands the Giardino del Cavaliere, reached by a double staircase, at either side of which stand two statues of the Muses. From this colorful meadow, rich with blossoming roses in May, you may enjoy a wonderful view of the Torre al Gallo and elegant private Florentine manors ne...
The Lorraine family made further additions in the 18th century, including the green "Kaffeehaus" with its glazed dome, and the "Lemon House" designed by Zanobi del Rosso. In the same period, the Lorraine’s entrusted the building of the Neoclassical Palazzina della Meridiana (or Sun-Dial) next to Palazzo Pitti to Gaspare Maria Paoletti (1778) which ...
Decorated internally and externally with stalactites and originally equipped with waterworks and luxuriant vegetation, the Large Grotto is divided into three sections decorated with remarkable examples of Mannerist sculptures. The first one was frescoed to create the illusion of a natural grotto, a natural refuge for shepherds to protect themselves...
All about the Boboli Gardens of Pitti Palace in Florence... History, photos, grotto, fountains, statues, opening hours, entrance, tickets, guided tours.
The best time to visit the Boboli Gardens is during the spring (April to June) or early autumn (September to October), when the weather is pleasant, and the gardens are in full bloom or showing autumnal colors.
- The Palatine Gallery and Royal Apartments. The Palatine Gallery occupies the whole left wing of the first floor of the Pitti Palace, which was the residence of the Medici Grand Dukes.
- The Gallery of Modern Art. The Gallery of Modern Art, located on the second floor of the Pitti Palace, has a fine collection of paintings and sculpture, mostly Italian, dating from the late 18 century to World War I. The elegant rooms, which were inhabited by the Lorraine grand dukes, are decorated with works of the neo-classical and romantic periods.
- The Treasury of the Grand Dukes (formerly the "Museo degli Argenti" or Silver Museum) The Museum houses an extraordinarily rich collection of precious objects, many of which were commissioned by members of the Medici family.
- The Museum of Costume and Fashion (formerly Costume Gallery) The Museum of Costume and Fashion occupies the 18 century Palazzina della Meridiana, along the southern back wing of the Pitti Palace overlooking the Boboli Gardens.
The Boboli Gardens in Florence: how to get there, the history and the art collection, opening hours, the cost and prices for the purchase of tickets and useful information for the visit.
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Apr 1, 2023 · The Boboli Gardens are at the back of the Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti), south of the Florence historic center. They are on the south side of the Arno River, less than 5 minutes (walking) from the Ponte Vecchio, and just under 15 minutes (walking) from the Duomo.