This fantastic architectural project connects the palazzo vecchio to Palazzo Pitti and was built in 1565 in just five months for the marriage of Cosimo’s son, Francesco, to joan of Austria. The longo corridor crosses the Arno river over the Ponte Vecchio and ends in the Boboli Gardens next to the Grotta del Buontalenti. Almost […]
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The Uffizi Gallery in Florence
Among the major museums in the world, the Gallery of the Uffizi is one of the oldest. The building was projected by Giorgio Vasari and commissioned by CosiMo I de Medici. The palace became the seat of the magisterial and administrative offices, the Uffizi of the Medici’s family. The architect chose the Doric style and […]
Virtual Identities – Palazzo Strozzi Florence
This original, temporary exhibition is on show at Strozzina, Florence, the Center for Contemporary Culture of Florence, in Palazzo Strozzi, from May 20 to July 17. Virtual identities are the field of reflection of the international artists. Always being available and interacting with smart phones or sharing personal thoughts or experiences through social networks are […]
Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Benozzo Gozzoli’s chapel
This beautiful palace is located in the city centre of Florence, exactly in Via Cavour 3. The palace has a fascinating history, it was built in the first half of the XVth century, projected by Michelozzo as the official Florence residence of the Medici’s family. The palace has a cube shaped structure and stands imposing […]