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Pitti Palace

Galleria d'Arte Moderna | Piazza Pitti, 50125 Florence, Italy
055-238-8616
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ranked #1 of 79 shopping in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 260 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Museums, Art Galleries, Gardens, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Art Museums
Fee: Yes
Description: A complex of art museums housing some of the most celebrated treasures in the city.
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Hilo, HI
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

After viewing the various museums in the Pitti complex, the gardens are truly a breath of fresh air! More

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Lymington, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is great value (free!) if you're over 65. I did this on our last day, by which time I was suffering serious cultural overload. There's almost too much world class painting to see (wall-fulls of Titians, Rubens, Tintorettos, Raphaels.......) Best taken in bits. The gardens are lovely (but more steps...) More

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Alexandria, VA
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125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We were disappointed by Pitti Palace, However, we must clarify that we did not view the Palatine Gallery, which is probably the best component of this museum. We had seen the Uffizi Museum and Palatine has similar works but not of the same caliber. We also did not see the Costume Gallery. However, we viewed Museo degli Argenti;Porcelain Museum; and... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

great place to see art work Relax in beautiful surrounding of the gardens Very steep steps to the top of the gardens but worth the trip for the view. Not a 'planted' garden -more tree lined walkways. More

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Illinois
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Very interesting place. I did no t visited gardens which I regret now. They look marvelous More

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Surrey
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We happened to be there as there was a Japanese exhibition and the experience was wonderful. We experienced a tea ceremony and sampled green tea and sweets and were entertained by Japanese musicians all in their traditional costumes. The rooms of the palace are magnificent and you will be amazed by the great art collection of the Medici. I enjoyed... More

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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Don't miss the gardens. Covered by the Florence Card, so you can skip the lines. More

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Riverview, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

But we did not go in. We met several people out front who said it wasn't worth the money but I don't know if we missed something spectacular or not? More

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Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

For a little bit of tranquility - wander the gardens of hte Pitti Palace to escape the crowds and see some truly magestic landscaping!! More

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Norwich
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

From the boboli gardens to the galleries, loved it! Definitely go!!!! More

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