Firenze Trip Overview
The Medici Family, rulers of Tuscany for three centuries, changed history and shaped the city of Florence as we see it today. Following their footsteps with your licensed guide, decipher the legacy that this powerful family left to the city and visit the major residences of the Medici. From the modest Palazzo Medici-Richardi to the lavish Palazzo Pitti, unveil the rise and fall of this famous family. And inside the Pitti palace, experience the richest art collection of the Medici Family showing their role as the greatest patrons of the Renaissance.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Firenze, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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The Medici Family, rulers of Tuscany for three centuries, changed history and shaped the city of Florence as we see it today. Following their footsteps with your licensed guide, decipher the legacy that this powerful family left to the city and visit the major residences of the Medici. From the modest Palazzo Medici-Richardi to the lavish Palazzo Pitti, unveil the rise and fall of this famous family. And inside the Pitti palace, experience the richest art collection of the Medici Family showing their role as the greatest patrons of the Renaissance.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Via Camillo Cavour 1-3, 50129, Florence Italy
The tour starts at the elegant courtyard of the the main residence of the first branch of the family Medici.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Basilica di San Lorenzo, Piazza di San Lorenzo 9, 50123, Florence Italy
The family’s private church.
Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
Second palace of the Mecidi family and Town Hall of Florence – the Palazzo Vecchio is where David stands and visit the fully fresco painted courtyard made for the wedding of Cosimo’s son.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Corridoio Vasariano, Piazzale degli Uffizi, Florence Italy
Crossing the Arno River & following the Vasari Corridor a passageway for the Medici family to reach their grandest palace of all their reign.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Piazza Dei Pitti 1, 50125, Florence Italy
You’ll explore the Pitti Palace interiors Medici’s luxurious lifestyle, and with assistance of your expert guide you’ll discover and admire their unequalled art collection.
Duration: 1 hour
