If you are able to, I definitely say check this museum out! They have very limited hours (only open on Thursdays and Saturdays). They say you must call ahead to reserve, but I was able to get in without calling ahead. In fact, I tried to call ahead, and the women on the phone told me that they only had... More

I visited Casa Martelli yesterday and loved it! It's a fascinating insight into noble life at the time of the Medicis and as well as a fabulous collection of art, it was a treat to see how rooms were decorated in the 18th & 19th centuries. The ceiling frescoes were particularly interesting and beautiful. I loved the summer bathing room... More

For History lovers, great tour inside a well-preserved Florentine noble home, once belonged to the Martelli family, close friends to the Medicis.18th C. decor, big art collection (works from Renaissance to Napoleon's age). Not just a museum, but a real house where people have lived. Congratulations to the wonderful staff, gentle and well informed, in particular Johanna and Alexandro. The... More

Off the beaten track, a real hidden gem in Florence a few steps from the Duomo and close to San Lorenzo street market. Charming decor, intriguing ambience, great art collections. A well-preserved noble "palazzo", where the Martellis haved lived till 1980's. Enjoybale and informative guided tours led by a group of enthusiastic local experts. Art and history brought back to... More