Palatine Gallery in Florence

April 23, 2012

The Palatine Gallery in Florence is one of the precious museums of the Tuscan capital and it offers to the public masterpieces of great splendor. It is housed in the extraordinary Palazzo Pitti, one of the emblems of the city, the residence of the Medici family, the Lorena family and the families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Some of the most beautiful halls of the structure, on the first floor of the piano nobile, contains an extraordinary collection of Renaissance paintings, of the 16th and the 17th century. The Palatine Gallery in Florence is a collection not to be missed during your tour of the city, unique of its kind, where the works are not displayed in an order that reflects the membership of schools and periods, but by reference to the purely decorative criteria.

The Palatine Gallery in Florence, a place to visit

The Palatine Gallery in Florence is an extraordinary collection of paintings, the most important in Italy, featuring paintings dating mainly to the period of the late Renaissance and the Baroque. The collection was originally arranged by Lorraine through masterpieces coming in large part by the Medici family: a heritage of inestimable value, with works by Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, Rubens, Pietro da Cortona and other masters of the Renaissance and 16th century. The Palatine Gallery in Florence is a perfect example of a picture gallery, with paintings covering the walls of the halls, further embellished by stucco, carved and gilded frames, and frescoes. Inside the museum you can also admire precious sculptures, such as tables and cabinets.

Palatine Gallery in Florence, your encounter with history

The Palatine Gallery in Florence is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 08:15 to 18:50 hours. It is closed on Mondays, on New Year’s Day, on Christmas Day and the 1st of May. With the same ticket you can also visit the Gallery of Modern Art located on the second floor of Palazzo Pitti, featuring by paintings and sculptures mainly Italian, from the 18th century to the First World War. Arts and culture merge into an extraordinary Tuscany holiday to complete with a memorable stay at the Brunelleschi, the 4-star hotel located in Piazza Santa Elisabetta, just fifteen minutes away from the museum. The luxurious rooms, the breathtaking view on the Brunelleschi’s Dome and the tasty food are the perfect choice for your visit to the Palatine Gallery in Florence.