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Villa Medicea La Petraia
This is a 16th century castle that originally belonged to the Brunelleschi family. Ferdinando I de Medici commissioned some additions later on, and a series of frescoes by Volterrano were added in 1648. These frescoes line the beautiful inner courtyard and depict various scenes from the lives of the Medici family. The castle contains an interesting collection of old royal furniture and other furnishings in their original rooms, and there are some delightful gardens. The gardens were cultivated in the 16th century and further developed in the 19th century, which is much how they appear today. Guided tours are available.
Opening times: April 9 am - 5.30 pm, May and Sept 9 am - 6.30 pm, Nov-Feb 9 am - 4.30 pm, Jun-Aug 9 am - 7.30 pm, closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month
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Via della Petraia 40
50141
Florence
Tel: +39 (0)55 451208
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Campanile di Giotto (Giotto''s Bell Tower)
This bell tower, built of the same marble as the Duomo cathedral, was begun by Giotto in 1334. It was not completed when he died in 1337, but was continued and improved by the master sculptor Andrea Pisano. He added more decorative Gothic elements, such as the statue niches, and designed some of the impressive statues. The tower was finally completed in 1359 under the guidance of a third architect, Francesco Talenti. The tower is 84 metres tall and offers a stunning view, different from the one you get from the cathedral dome. The statues which are currently in the tower are all copies, while the originals have been removed to the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo.
Opening times: Daily 8.30 am - 6.50 pm, closed on Jan 1, Easter, Sept 8 and Dec 25
Entrance price: € 6
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Piazza del Duomo
50122
Florence
Tel: +39 (0)55 2302885
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Cenacolo di Sant''Apollonia
This former convent is a little-known attraction housing a magnificent Renaissance mural by Andrea del Castagno. The mural is a vivid and breathtaking depiction of the Last Supper, covering an entire wall. It was completed around 1450 and is filled with trompe l’oeil effects, which make the marble panels and architectural elements particularly realistic. To enter, ring the bell. Admission is free.
Opening times: Daily 8.30 am - 1.50 pm, Closed 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of every month and the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
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Via XXVII Aprile 1
50129
Florence
Tel: +39 (0)55 2388607
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Palazzo Medici-Riccardi
This palace was built by Michelozzo in 1444 at the request of Cosimo de’ Medici il Vecchio, and was home to the Medici family for several years. This building is a typical is example of a Florence palazzo, and is the model on which many later palaces were built. It includes a chapel, the Capella dei Magi, which is the oldest surviving private chapel in Florence and is covered with unique frescoes from the 15th century. The frescoes were painted by Benozzo Gozzoli between 1459 -1463, and depict the journey of the Magi in intense detail. The number of visitors to the palace at one time is limited, so plan to arrive early.
Opening times: Thurs - Tues 9 am - 7 pm
Entrance price: 4 €
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Via Cavour 3
50129
Florence
Tel: +39 (0)55 2760340
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Palazzo Vecchio
This was Florence’s town hall during the time of the Medicis, and was built between 1299 and 1302 as a fortress. Today it houses the municipal government. Solid yet elegant, it is an impressive work of Gothic architecture, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio. Many changes and developments were done during the 16th century when Cosimo I moved his family here. Several of the frescoes depict scenes from the lives of the Medicis, and were painted by Vasari and his pupils between 1563 and 1565. The palace contains many other paintings and statues commissioned by the Medicis, and many of the rooms can be visited, containing some of their original furniture.
Opening times: Fri - Wed 9 am - 7 pm, Thurs 9 am - 2 pm
Entrance price: 6 €
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Piazza della Signoria
50122
Florence
Tel: +39 (0)55 2768465
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Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)
This bridge was built across the Arno by Taddeo Gaddi in 1345 and is Florence’s oldest and most famous bridge. It is lined with old, classic shops, the buildings of which go back to the 12th century. The bust near the centre of the bridge is of Benvenuto Cellini, one of the most famous sculptors and goldsmiths of Florence. This bridge’s fame and beauty caused it to be spared during the Nazi destruction of the city, even though the buildings on either end were blown up.
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Via Por Santa Maria/Via Guicciardini
50125
Florence
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