Experience the grandeur of medieval architecture at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Skip the line tickets available to explore the majestic Salone dei Cinquecento and admire the stunning frescoes and statues.
- Palazzo Vecchio - Secure your priority entrance ticket to explore the Palazzo Vecchio museum, which encompasses a vast array of galleries, artworks, and the historical administrative quarters of Florence’s ruler, Cosimo de’ Medici, along with his abode.
In the year 1299, the civic body and citizens of Florence resolved to erect a palatial structure befitting the city’s prominence, as well as to provide a more fortified and defensible location for the commune’s officials during unstable times. The design was entrusted to Arnolfo di Cambio, the renowned architect behind the Duomo and the Santa Croce church.
The Palazzo Vecchio’s era of splendor commenced when the Medici dynasty chose to transform it into a grand palace, establishing it as their familial home.
Your tour will allow you to appreciate the architectural grandeur of the palace, including its sculptures and paintings, and delve into the intricate and opulent history of the Medici family.
- Audio Guided APP
- Skip-the-line tickets for fast access to all galleries of Palazzo Vecchio Museum
- climping the tower
Palazzo Vecchio stands as one of Florence’s most significant and powerful art symbols, exemplifying medieval civil architecture and the influence of the Medici family. During your visit, you can explore the magnificent Salone dei Cinquecento, a grand hall constructed in just seven months by Simone del Pollaiolo at the behest of Girolamo Savonarola. When Cosimo I de Medici became Duke and took residence in Palazzo Vecchio, he utilized the Salone dei Cinquecento as a reception hall for ambassadors, citizens, and visitors. The hall’s ceiling is designed like drawers and adorned with paintings celebrating Cosimo’s life. The statues in the hall depict the “Labors of Hercules,” while the Vasari frescoes on the walls illustrate Cosimo’s achievements. Originally known as the Palazzo dei Priori (Palace of Priori), the building was renamed Palazzo della Signoria in the 15th century.
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