Palazzo Vecchio
Currently Closed- Address: Piazza della Signoria, Firenze, Italy, 50122, Florence
- Timings: 09:00 am - 07:00 pm Details
- Phone: +39-552768325
- Ticket Price: 10 EUR
- Time Required: 03:00 Hrs
- Tags: Landmark, Historical Site, Palace, Family And Kids, Tower, Architecture , Fountain, Social, Arts, Museums
Palazzo Vecchio - Review
At the end of the 13th century, Florence’s prominence as a city was rising rapidly; a palace was needed to reflect this and thus this most important landmark came to be – as a palace of the people. Its most striking feature is the 94 metre bell tower, which would ring to announce imminent dangers to the people. Almost fortress like in looks, the Palace hasn’t changed much in appearance since it was built in the 14th century.
Its main highlights are:
- The marvellous and grand frescoes in the interior by Giorgio Vasari.
- A fountain sculpture by Verrocchio of a putti and dolphin.
- The magnificent Salone dei Cinquecento (Hall of the Five Hundred) that was worked upon by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo and later redecorated by Giorgio Vasari. The murals depict Vasari’s patron’s (Duke Cosimo) victories in battles with Pisa and Sienna.
- Sala dei Gigli (Lily room) on the second floor with frescoes depicting Roman dignitaries and flowers.
- The many important rooms, all of which have their own important histories, such as the Apartments of the Elements, Terrace of Saturn, The Hercules Room, The Lion House, Chapel of the Signoria, Hall of Geographical Maps, Sala dell'Udienza, and the Room of the Sabines.
- The Mezzanine rooms that contain incredibly important Renaissance and Medieval objects and art, courtesy of Charles Loeser, an American collector.
- Under the palace, there are Roman ruins. Reservations are required to visit these.
You can climb the bell tower for a fee. It has the best panoramic view of Florence possible.
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Palazzo Vecchio Information
- It’s best to take one of the multiple guided tours.
- Kids under 6 not allowed up the tower.
Palazzo Vecchio Ticket Prices
- Free for under 18 years.
- EU citizens between 18 and 25, and teachers qualify for reduced prices at half rate.
- EUR 10 for the tower and battlements.
- Museum + Tower: € 14 / € 12 for reduced categories.
Palazzo Vecchio Hours
MUSEUM
- May 1, June 2 and 24, August 15: 9am - 2pm
April-September:
- Friday – Wednesday: 9am – 12am
- Thursdays: 9am - 2pm.
- April 20-21, April 30 (Notte Bianca)
October-December:
- Friday – Wednesday: 9am - 7pm
- Thursday: 9am-2pm
MEZZANINE – LOESER COLLECTION
- Friday – Wednesday: 9am-7pm.
- Thursday and weekday public holidays: 9am-2pm
TOWER:
April 1 – Sept. 30:
- Friday – Wednesday: 9am-9pm (no admission after 8:30pm).
- Thursdays, 9-2pm (no admission after 1:30pm).
Oct. 1 – March 31:
- Friday – Wednesday: 10am-5pm (no admission after 4:30pm).
- Thursdays: 10am-2pm (no admission after 1:30pm).
How To reach Palazzo Vecchio by Public Transport
- Bus C2; stop-Condotta
- Buses C1 and C2; stop-Ghibellina - Baiana Viaggi
Restaurants Near Palazzo Vecchio
- Cafe Italiano
- Gustavino
- BucaPoldo
- Il Bargello
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- Palazzo Vecchio Address: Piazza della Signoria, Firenze, Italy, 50122, Florence
- Palazzo Vecchio Contact Number: +39-552768325
- Palazzo Vecchio Timing: 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
- Palazzo Vecchio Price: 10 EUR
- Time required to visit Palazzo Vecchio: 03:00 Hrs
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7.7/10
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76.69% of people who visit Florence include Palazzo Vecchio in their plan
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14415 Times
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2 PM - 3 PM
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47.95% of people start their Palazzo Vecchio visit around 2 PM - 3 PM
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3 Hrs
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People usually take around 3 Hrs to see Palazzo Vecchio
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
70.58% of people prefer walking in order to reach Palazzo Vecchio
People normally club together Ponte Vecchio and The Galleria Degli Uffizi while planning their visit to Palazzo Vecchio.
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Palazzo Vecchio, Florence Reviews
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Great museum with the impressive Hall of 500. But the other rooms are also worth a visit. The ancient topographic cards are very interesting. And the secret door from the Inferno book really exists. Higher up you also have a nice view on the city. Several guided tours can be booked but I haven't tried any of those. Probably very interesting to hear more about the history of Florence.
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Must go central touristic place! Should definitely climb the Tower and the Battlements for €8 to €10. Just steps, no lift, but it was not hard, few places to stop in the way, about 400 steps. The first ones are very small and easy, almost a ramp! The others are a bit steep. We didn’t enter museum because 1st door was closed for something (guess a movie presentation, 30/08/2018) Be there at night too if possible, it’s a great square and we were listening to a great accordion player!
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It is a nice palace to visit. However I was expecting it to be much more interesting. The big saloon is nearly the only interesting thing to watch there. Also there is a inexplicably long and tedious line to climb to the top of the tower. Besides if you are not a tall person, at the Tower, you will only see the wall in front of you.
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Main hall and the tower are the main attraction. Come early in the day to avoid the crowds at the top of the tower. Only 30 minutes allowed up there. You can't access the very top, but the viewing platform is high enough. You can't take 360 photos and you can't get close to the edge, still amazing views though. No backpacks or selfie sticks allowed (to protect artworks), but the admission price includes bag check. Audio guide 5€, English available and well worth it. Not nearly as busy as Effizi etc. Great intro to Medici power and the Republic.
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This museum is pretty fun, but has a lackluster view from the tower. The lower level of the tower has good views of the city (as pictured) and has interesting murder holes in the ground, but at the top of the main tower, the Y-shaped protrusions are too tall to see over, and visitors are prevented from getting near the edge. There is one designated photo taking platform, but the view is not as enjoyable as other towers. (If you're looking for a safer-looking one, this might be it) The building and museum itself are pretty nice, featuring a variety of works from the time, as well as explanations of the history of the building and it's expansions. Overall, it's a good museum that I would recommend.
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