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Palazzo Pitti, probably designed by the great Brunelleschi in 1457, is the most imposing palaces in Firenze. In the 16th century the Medici commissioned Ammannati to enlarge it. It is 205 metres long and 36 metres high, consists of rusticated ashlars with some of the single blocks over two metres long. The only decorative elements, on its almost severe facade, are the two crowned heads of lions.
The palace houses now the Palatine Gallery, Moderh Art Gallery and the Museum of Silveware. Galleria Palatina is the second museum in the city and contains works of art extremely important for the history of art. The visitors can admire the works of Raphael, Filippo Lippi, Tizian, Caravaggio, Rubens and many others. Leave a Comment
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The Boboli Gardens are formal Italian style gardens dating back to the 16-17th century.
They are found in the grounds of the Palazzo Pitti.
Take some time out and wander around and discover the fountains, statues and hidden groves.
It is a quiet place to relax and from here there are fabulous view back over Florence. Leave a Comment
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 palazzo pitti - florence by dvideira
It houses the private art collections of the Medici family, at the Galleria Palatina ( 8:30am - 6:50pm - Last Admission: 5:30pm )
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The Gallery of Modern Art ( 8:30am - 1:50pm -
Last Admission: 12:30pm ) holds over two thousand works providing a panorama of Tuscan art from the 18th to 20th century.
Behind the palazzo you will find the Boboli Gardens - a nice place to relax enjoying beautiful views of the city. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza de' Pitti
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This palace was built for the banker Luca Pitti in the second half of the ‘400. Probably it was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Eleonor of Toledo; wife of Cosimo I, duke of Florence bought it in 1550. They lived there after they moved from Palazzo Vecchio. The House of Lorraine lived there from 1737 to 1859; with a a break of about 15 years (from 1799 to 1814) when Tuscany was dominated by Napoleon. On the 27 april 1859, Tuscany joined the Kingdom of Italy, so the palace became property by Savoia family.
Pitti Palace houses various museums. I visited the Palatine Gallery; the Royal Apartments the Gallery of Modern Art, the Silver Museum and the Costumes Gallery.
Boboli Gardens were built between XV and XIV centuries. It is situated beyond Palazzo Pitti. This huge green area is the right place to have a pic nic or to have a rest after your visit to the palace. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza Pitti, 1.Directions: Palazzo Pitti is located on the south bank of the river Arno. It is not far from Ponte Vecchio.Website: www.firenzemusei.it
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 Boboli Gardens, Florence by AndrafLeave a Comment Address: Enter through Palazzo Pitti
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 View from Boboli - click to
enlarge by MarvintheMartian
No change here then...! This was taken from the top of the Boboli Gardens looking away from Florence.
A truely beautiful view - don't you think?
To see the picture at its best, please click to open it in a new window - it should look like a panoramic picture! Leave a Comment
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 Statue on the Upper
Terrace by MarvintheMartian
At the top of the gardens there are fantastic views over Florence and towards the hills beyond.
This picture is of one of the many statues all around the gardens. Leave a Comment Address: Access from Palazzo PittiPhone: 055 265 1816
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 Pitti Palace interior
courtyard by bpwillet
It is open from 8:30am everyday. It is best to get a combined ticket if you want to visit the gardens and museums. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza Pitti, 1Phone: 055 238 8614
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The Pizzi Palace is a magnificent building, dating back to 1458 and packed full of treasures. It was once the official residence of the Medici family and many of their belongings can still be seen. The vast building now consists of Royal Apartments, a silver museum, a porcelain museum, a costume museum, a carriage museum and two large art galleries.
Then, if you need a break from culture, the gardens of the palace (Boboli Gardens) stretch out behind it and lead up to a terrace, from where you get a magnificent view of the Tuscan countryside. Throughout the gardens are sculptures and fountains and it's a lovely place to be on a sunny day.
You need an entire day to see everything everything.
(There is too much to describe in detail and unfortunately, the official website is in Italian only and seems to be out of date but Wikipedia has a lot of information here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Pitti) Leave a Comment Directions: A short walk from Ponte Vecchio, on the south side of the River Arno.
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 by gigina
This rare green oasis close to the centre of Florence is a great place to relax, picnic and dodge the crowds, especially on a hot day, when the shady walkways and fountains are cool and refreshing. There are plenty of good picnic spots, so visitors may wish to come prepared with food and drink.
Among the highlights are a lake with an ornamental island garden at its centre (just begging to be a banquet venue), a variety of wooded hillside pathways, the central water features in a green amphitheatre facing the palace, and the Neptune Fountain. The grandest of the Boboli's grottos is the spectacular Grotta di Buontalenti: peering through the bars at the entrance you can see three successive 'caves' festooned with decorations, ornamental stalagtites, and sculptures by Michelangelo (now replaced by copies) and Giambologna.
One of the most charming parts of the garden is to be found at the highest level: a little formal garden, laid out on a vantage point with lovely views over vineyards, olive groves and villas. The casino, or summerhouse, up here contains a small museum of porcelain.
Boboli Gardens
The gardens cover a lot of ground. There are entrances through the main Pitti Palace courtyard, on Via Romana, and by the Porta Romana. The gardens lack amenities, but toilets and refreshments (if you haven't brought your own snacks) can be found in the Pitti Palace courtyard. The Kaffeehaus, an attractive 18th-century pavilion in the garden overlooking the Florentine panorama, should be open as a cafe (but hasn't been on our visits).
Full price entry to the Boboli Gardens costs €4, and includes entrance to the Museo degli Argenti and the Museo delle Porcellane (silver and porcelain museums). Like the other state museums, admission is free to EU citizens over 65 and under 18, and reduced for those aged 18-25. There are also various combined tickets available.
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