Pitti Palace

Name: Pitti Palace
Telephone: +39055294883

Florence, 🇮🇹 Italy

Historic Renaissance palace that served as a royal residence and now functions as a museum complex featuring extensive art collections and notable architecture. Read more…

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	8:15 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday	8:15 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday	8:15 AM–6:30 PM
Friday	8:15 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday	8:15 AM–6:30 PM
Sunday	8:15 AM–6:30 PM

Admission

Free admission

Closed on Mondays, 1 January, 25 December; last entry at 17:30; special passes available (5-day, annual)

Tickets

Florence: Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Ticket & eBook

From 39 EUR

Florence: Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens Combo ticket + audio

From 55 EUR

Florence: Entrance Ticket to Pitti Palace + App Audioguide

From 23 EUR

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This Renaissance palace was originally constructed beginning in 1458 and designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and Luca Fancelli. It served as a royal residence before being transformed into a museum complex. The palace houses multiple museums, including the Galleria Palatina and the Museo della Moda e del Costume, showcasing art, history, and fashion.

The architectural style is distinctly Renaissance, with significant historical and cultural heritage status. The palace contains royal apartments and extensive collections of artworks, including pieces associated with the Medici family. It is part of a larger cultural complex that includes the adjacent Boboli Gardens.

The site is wheelchair accessible and included in the Firenze Card system. Its role as a former royal residence combined with its museum functions makes it a significant cultural and historical landmark.