FLORENCE
Hints to rediscover through an overview from above, the most important periods of this city, unique in the world for the primates achieved in history. You can admire the beautiful Basilica of S. Miniato, an exemplary Romanesque monument with marble inlays, characters and history that have passed from here.
The visit starts from Piazzale Michelangelo
The stupendous basilica dominates Florence 
Walls of 1285 and main doors
From the highest point above Florence 
Palazzo Pitti
Palatine Gallery
After crossing the area of Porta Romana, we will arrive in the Florence area called Oltrarno, and we will go to visit the enchanting gallery organized over the centuries by the Medici Princes inside their palace. Here together with your guide you will choose to admire the most significant paintings.
The ceilings and walls are richly decorated with mythological scenes and the cycle of frescoes dedicated to the life and apotheosis of the Princes of the Medici family and Lorraine; the most famous frescoes are by Pietro da Cortona.
The Palatine Gallery houses one of the finest collections of pictorial works from the 16th and 17th centuries. This was organized by personalities of the Medici family and housed in splendid rooms in the representative rooms of Palazzo Pitti like a Royal Palace.
Among the most famous works we will choose Pontormo, Filippo Lippi, Raphael (Madonna of the Chair) Tiziano (La Maddalena penitente) Andrea del Sarto, works by Florentine Masters and masterpieces of the 16th century: by Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, Rubens, Van Dick, Salvator Rosa and others.
details
This Tour starts from Piazzale Michelangelo
this tour is available in English, French or Spanish.
duration: 2/4 hrs
Rates
Inputs: not included
For the Boboli Gardens you need a different entry ticket.
New entrance tickets for Palazzo Pitti
From March to October we strongly recommend booking in advance to skip the long lines
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It is possible to connect the visit to the gallery of the Pitti palace with a visit to an important monument in this same area: the church of S. Spirito and the Brancacci Chapel; both are located in the Oltrarno district.
find out more: Brancacci Chapel
