Palazzo della Carovana
The Palace of the Caravan, also known as the Palace of the Knights, is one of the most iconic buildings in Pisa, located in the historic Piazza dei Cavalieri. This splendid Renaissance palace was designed by the architect Giorgio Vasari between 1562 and 1564, commissioned by Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici. Vasari transformed the […]
Palace of Bianca Cappello
The Palace of Bianca Cappello, located on Via Maggio in Florence, is a remarkable example of Renaissance architecture, rich in history and legends. Built between 1570 and 1574 at the behest of Francesco I de’ Medici for his lover, Bianca Cappello, the palace reflects the influence and passion of the Grand Duke for this Venetian […]
Palace of the Captain of the People
The Palace of the Captain of the People, also known as the Bargello Palace, is one of the oldest public buildings in Florence, located on Via del Proconsolo. Its construction began in 1255 to house the Captain of the People, a central figure in the government of the city-state of Florence, tasked with maintaining order […]
Corsini Palace in Florence
The Corsini Palace, located along the Lungarno Corsini in Florence, is one of the most splendid examples of Baroque architecture in the city. Its construction, started in 1656 by Bartolomeo Corsini with the help of architects Alfonso Parigi the Younger, Ferdinando Tacca, and Pierfrancesco Silvani, and completed by Antonio Maria Ferri, reflects the Baroque stylistic […]
Palace of the Posters
The Palazzo dei Cartelloni, also known as Palazzo Viviani, is a fascinating Baroque building located in via Sant’Antonino in Florence. Built in the 17th century, this palace is a tribute to the memory of the famous scientist Galileo Galilei and represents an important testimony of Florence’s scientific and cultural history. The palace was purchased in […]
Altoviti Palace or Visacci Palace
The Palazzo dei Visacci, also known as Palazzo Valori-Altoviti, is a historic building located in Borgo degli Albizi in Florence, characterized by a unique facade decorated with busts of illustrious men from Florentine history. Its construction dates back to the 15th century, but the palace took its current form in the 16th century thanks to […]
Former Hospital of San Paolo
The Hospital of San Paolo, located in Piazza Santa Maria Novella in Florence, is a monumental complex of great historical and artistic relevance. Founded in the early 13th century, around 1208 or 1211, it initially served as a hospice for pilgrims, dedicated to Saint Paul the Apostle. The complex, also known as the Hospital of […]
Antinori Palace
Palazzo Antinori, one of the most refined examples of Renaissance architecture in Florence, is located in the square of the same name and testifies to the power and influence of the Antinori family. The construction of the palace began in 1461, commissioned by Giovanni di Bono Boni, but was only completed when it passed to […]
Florence Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden of Florence, also known as the Garden of the Simples, is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Europe, founded on December 1, 1545 by Cosimo I de’ Medici. Located in Via Pier Antonio Micheli, the garden covers an area of 2.3 hectares and is managed by the University of Florence. The […]
Museum of the Twentieth Century
The Museo Novecento in Florence, inaugurated on June 24, 2014, is dedicated to Italian art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Located in the ancient Leopoldine Hospital in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, the museum is a reference point for the city, a place where the artistic history of the 20th century intertwines with modernity, offering […]
