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Palazzo Vecchio

Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy
055-276-8465
As featured in 3 days in Florence and 1 other guide
Ranked #12 of 174 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 243 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Government Buildings, Castles
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Description: Florence's principal palace was begun in 1299 and built as the seat of the Signoria, the fathers of the city's republican government.
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Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Built at the turn between the 13th and 14th centuries as the seat of the Priors, the oldest part of Palazzo Vecchio was originally designed by Arnolfo di Cambio (1245-1302). The later additions of the 15th and above all of the 16th centuries changed the scale of the rear part of the palace, without however modifying the massive appearance of... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This whole section is lively and interesting,The Uffuzi is very close to the Bridge. More

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San Francisco, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Before you visit, brush up on the history of this Palazzo. No matter how many times you walk through/around it, you will always feel humbled by the history and the amazing artwork that surronds you everywhere your eyes look. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Very interesting. The original art, furnishings etc help you understand the lavish lives of the Medici family. Amazing ceiling paintings - make sure to look up! Covered by Firenze Card, definitely worth a visit! Signs with lots of info relevant to each room information. Maps available in multiple languages, if I remember correctly these were free with admission. More

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Xalapa, Mexico
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

By the time I was in Florence, Italy's Prime Minister was presiding some kind of congress inside the Palazzo, so it was barricated and close to the public. I asked if it would be open later, and one security lady told me that it´ll be open from 7pm to midnight that day. So I came back and enter this amazing... More

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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Museum is covered by the Florence Card. Great artwork. More

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Urbanna
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The view from Palazzo Vecchio is beautiful. You will see the arch of the bridges, water flowing and may even catch a glimspe of a crew boat or two. More

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Florence
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Although we visited the "old palace" at closing time, the kind woman at the ticket booth agreed to let us in if we rushed through as we told her we would do. It was an amazing taste of the lavish life of the Medici family, and I would definitely like to go back and spend a whole day here. The... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This "old bridge" is a great piece of history and exploring it and the surrounding area is a must when visiting Florence. More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Really quite something....frescoed walls and ceilings...very special! More

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