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Pitti Palace
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Pitti Palace

Getting around: South of the Arno in Florence's Oltrarno district, a short walk across the Ponte Vecchio from the historic center.
Hours: Typically open Tuesday-Sunday, roughly 8:15am-6:30pm; closed Mondays. Ticketed, often sold combined with the Boboli Gardens.

The Pitti Palace was originally built for a Florentine banking family in the 15th century before the Medici bought it and made it their main residence, later home to subsequent rulers of Tuscany. Its scale and grandeur reflect that shift from private house to princely seat of power.

Today it holds several museums under one roof, most notably the Palatine Gallery with its dense, salon-style hang of Raphael, Titian, and other masters in lavishly decorated state rooms, plus a costume gallery, silver museum, and modern art collection.

It's paired naturally with the Boboli Gardens directly behind it, and together they make for a longer, more spread-out visit than most single Florence sights.

Pitti Palace FAQs

Is the Pitti Palace ticket the same as Boboli Gardens?

Combined tickets covering both are common, though single tickets for just the palace or just the gardens also exist.

How long does a visit take?

About 1.5-2 hours for the Palatine Gallery alone; longer if visiting the additional museums and gardens.

What's the difference between this and the Uffizi?

The Pitti's Palatine Gallery displays paintings in dense, original palace-style arrangements within lavish rooms, while the Uffizi presents a more curated, chronological museum experience.

Is it crowded like the Uffizi?

Generally less crowded, making it a good option if the Uffizi lines are long.

Is it closed any day?

Yes, closed on Mondays.

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