A great example of an old Florentine house, the palazzo dates back to XIV century and furnished with art works from that period (In 1951 it was purchased by the Italian state). The ground floor, the courtyard and the first floor are open to the public . Apparently you can book a timed tour to the upper floors at no... More

Located within minutes of the Duomo, this museum offers a look at what the home of a wealthy Florentine family was like. More

Life in 14th Century wealthy merchant/banker family home. Important to have some knowledge of the way of life you will see represented. More

Beautifully restored palace with interesting history, furniture and paintings More

The Museum of Palazzo Davanzati is my joint '12th place' attraction in Florence, of those I visited - it is one of those few I have grouped together in my 'unpopularity' list, due to them being disappointing and not provoking any great interest from me.... That is not to say these isn't much here that would not be of interest... More

I had never even heard of this place, but we went as part of a tour. The palazzo is still set up as it was "back in the day". Very interesting details - including the holes through which things could be thrown at passers by.... picture a hole in the floor that leads to the street. Instead of wall paper,... More

Beautifully kept Palazzo with many period furnishings. If you don't have a guide explain things to you will miss some of the neat things inside. For example in one bedroom there is a decorated box which was heated and people would sleep inside that during the winter, they have a very very old safe that had a secret safe inside,... More

Worth a visit to see a different side of Florence's history, outside of the opulence of the Renaissance and the Medici family More

at 2 Euros you can't get a better museum. This is great to see what medieval wealthy homes were like - complete with murder holes. Intersting history. More