Palazzo Vecchio Tickets & Tours

The entrance of Palazzo Vecchio, a magnificent theatre, is Michelozzo's courtyard. Its stunning design was created in 1453 by Michelozzo, who first constructed the loggia after replacing the pillars with cylindrical and octagonal columns. While the massive brick building on Piazza della Signoria represents the control and power of the Middle Ages, the inside has a sense of humour coupled with the beauty and elegance of the late Renaissance. The columns display a rich creative imagination in gilded and stucco, while the barrel vaults' grotesque embellishments include all types of figures and people dancing on the ceiling. Along with it, witness the stunning statue of the Putto with dolphins by Andrea del Verrocchio, in the middle of the fountain.

Among the many bizarre things in Palazzo Vecchio is the Hall of the five hundred.It is the biggest and the most important room which holds both artistic and historic significance. The room is located on the first floor of the palace and is the largest hall to be made in Italy for the government.

Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo painted the frescoes that adorn the walls. Both had to depict the Battle of Anghiari and the Battle of Cascina as representations of the Republic's successes. However, they did not manage to complete their commissions. Later Giorgio Vasari was entrusted with most of the works, by then elected Medici.

A great admirer of both, the painter destroyed Leonardo’s Fresco, who only left the proofs behind on the other hand Michelangelo left to build the Sistine Chapel in Rome. 

On the back side of the Hall of the five hundred, exploring one of the most beautiful rooms in all of Florence, is the Studio of Francesco I. It was designed for Cosimo’s son, who became the second Duke of Florence. The studio served as Francesco’s study room. A study room in 16th-century Italy was more like a cabinet of wonders than a place to work and learn. They served as secure hiding spots for objects that had to be kept out of sight. Each painting in his room was covered with a painting. There were small keyholes as well. Franseco was more interested in alchemy than politics and you can feel it in the room.

Explore the beautiful green room which showcases the love of Medici’s for his paintings. The room is known as the green room due to the depiction of nature’s elements on the wall. It was created in the early 16th century as an illusion of loggia overlooking the countryside. This small room leads to famous Vasari corridors that connect Palazzo Vecch to the other side of Arno river. 

Discover the splendour room of 53 maps collection painted by Egnazio Danti and which was known as the most advanced knowledge of the world’s geography in the 16th century. The Medici stored their most prized things in this chamber, which served the same purpose as Francesco and Cosimo's study rooms as a museum of curiosities or 'wardrobe'. 

This space is the adorable little sibling of the magnificent Hall of Maps in the Vatican. It is dominated by the enormous Mappa Mundi globe, which was once the largest in the world during Cosimo's lifetime.

Florence's Palazzo Vecchio, also called Palazzo della Signoria, is a historic centre of government. In the 14th century, it was used as the primary base of administration. Later, the Medici grand dukes of Tuscany used it as their governmental headquarters. It accommodated the Italian Chamber of Deputies from 1865 to 1871. The palace has served as the city hall ever since 1872. Tuscan Gothic is a style that may be found on the Palazzo Vecchio. Built between 1298 and 1314, Giorgio Vasari and Buontalenti later made changes to it. Donatello's "Judith and Holofernes," a replica of Michelangelo's "David," and Baccio Bandinelli's "Hercules and Cacus" are just a few of the well-known Renaissance sculptures that can be found on the rooftop facing Piazza della Signoria.

Discover Palazzo Vecchio, a magnificent example of Renaissance architectural and design. Situated In the centre of Florence, the palace is filled with art and history for you to soak in. The lovely murals that grace the walls of its great halls showcase the attention to detail. The Palazzo's wide, pointed arches and tall, high ceilings are examples of its gothic style. The use of classical elements like pilasters and columns, along with a focus on balance and symmetry, represents the Renaissance impact. The result is an incredible combination of architectural elements that has elevated Palazzo Vecchio to the status of a city landmark.