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"The town hall of Florence, Palazzo Vecchio is an amazing example of Renaissance architecture." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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@afar

"This imposing building has served as Florence’s town hall since Medici times. Until the 15th century, it was the tallest edifice in the city with a 95-meter-high tower (Brunelleschi’s dome on the cathedral surpassed it). It is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio, while the interior is largely the work of Giorgio Vasari. The first floor includes the magnificent Salone del Cinquecento, while upstairs are the sumptuous Royal Apartments with Eleonora di Toledo’s elaborate chapel and the Sala dei Gigli with frescoes by Ghirlandaio."

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@cntraveler

"Once the seat of government in Florence, Palazzo Vecchio is now an art museum—though the experience is more about the building's design and history. The courtyard has a series of stuccoes and frescoes, though you'll see more people snapping pics of the replica of Michelangelo's David . On the first floor is Salone dei Cinquecento (the Hall of the Five Hundred), the largest and most artistically important room on the property, originally decorated by Michelangelo and Leonardo. The second floor once housed the private rooms of the Medici court; today, still sumptuously furnished, it's where you'll find the Donatello’s Judith . And the 311-foot Tower of Palazzo Vecchio was, like the rest of the building, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio—who also built the Duomo." - Bridget Arsenault

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Yewen Tan

Google

I didn't know what to expect and I was astounded by the art works on display. Everywhere I looked, there was a great piece of art. It's definitely worth a visit. Make sure you book the tickets in advance, I don't think you can just show up and get in, at least not during the peak season.

Sharon B

Google

Beautiful piazza with a replica of Michaelangelo's David and other famous sculptures on display. There's a beautiful fountain as well. We spent about an hour in this piazza. There's a free entrance into the museum at the piazza as well. Definitely worth the visit while in Florence. There are restaurants in the piazza and tons more restaurants within walking distance.

Jonah Rubin-Salzberger

Google

Beautiful and stunning building. From the Plaza to every nook and cranny. I went alone as a study abroad student and had a great time. My neck hurt from staring up at the ceiling the entire time. I very much recommend buying it advance since the ticket office has a long line and I got right in. Time slots didn't matter too much, but knowing that you had one felt better.

Ekin

Google

It is definitely worthy to pay the entrance fee given the beautiful details inside. Even more, you can see the cortile/courtyard without paying anything!! In the cortile, on the walls there are numerous maps, so you can see the older versions of various important cities. Very chic ceiling decoration and sculptures as well.

david howells

Google

One of the most striking buildings in Florence. I didn't have the time to go in, but it was simply fantastic to sit in the shadows of its historic greatness. Immediately outside is a copy of the most historic sculpture in the world, Michelangelo's David, and nearby is the open air sculpture park of the Loggia dei Lanzi. Simply fantastic.

Thien Joshua

Google

The Palazzo Vecchio offers a clean, well-organized, and informative visit. This time, instead of opting for a private or group tour, we chose the self-audio/guided option. Visitors are advised to bring their own headphones as the system connects to your phone to provide audio descriptions for each section. This allows you to explore at your own pace, skip sections, or repeat information as needed. However, the audio tour could improve in providing clearer directions through each exhibit, as it was occasionally difficult to determine which rooms were being described, leading to some confusion. Overall, the experience is educational. Those familiar with Dan Brown's novel "The Inferno" or its 2016 film adaptation directed by Ron Howard may find additional interest in certain exhibits and rooms.

Leandro Romero

Google

One of the must-sees in the city. In the same area you can see a lot of sculptures and wonderful buildings. Florence encourages you to walk around the street and find out incredible details like the Medici family.

Johan Björefeldt

Google

Dual art museum and city hall. Museum admission is 12.5 euros (not including admission to the tower). It's a straight forward path through the rooms and apartments, each lavishly decorated. A lot of it is ceiling paintings so you'll spend a lot of time craning your neck. There's no air conditioning, and many rooms have open windows, meaning it's quite hot in summer days. Much of the art is very impressive, but if you don't have a specific interest for it it may get old after a while. Still, a good option for an art museum if visiting Florence. We spent 1.5 hours walking through, taking in each room but not necessarily stopping to admire each piece or read each individual plaque. Certainly if you have an interest you could spend a full afternoon here.

Yewen Tan

Google

I didn't know what to expect and I was astounded by the art works on display. Everywhere I looked, there was a great piece of art. It's definitely worth a visit. Make sure you book the tickets in advance, I don't think you can just show up and get in, at least not during the peak season.

Sharon B

Google

Beautiful piazza with a replica of Michaelangelo's David and other famous sculptures on display. There's a beautiful fountain as well. We spent about an hour in this piazza. There's a free entrance into the museum at the piazza as well. Definitely worth the visit while in Florence. There are restaurants in the piazza and tons more restaurants within walking distance.

Jonah Rubin-Salzberger

Google

Beautiful and stunning building. From the Plaza to every nook and cranny. I went alone as a study abroad student and had a great time. My neck hurt from staring up at the ceiling the entire time. I very much recommend buying it advance since the ticket office has a long line and I got right in. Time slots didn't matter too much, but knowing that you had one felt better.

Ekin

Google

It is definitely worthy to pay the entrance fee given the beautiful details inside. Even more, you can see the cortile/courtyard without paying anything!! In the cortile, on the walls there are numerous maps, so you can see the older versions of various important cities. Very chic ceiling decoration and sculptures as well.

david howells

Google

One of the most striking buildings in Florence. I didn't have the time to go in, but it was simply fantastic to sit in the shadows of its historic greatness. Immediately outside is a copy of the most historic sculpture in the world, Michelangelo's David, and nearby is the open air sculpture park of the Loggia dei Lanzi. Simply fantastic.

Thien Joshua

Google

The Palazzo Vecchio offers a clean, well-organized, and informative visit. This time, instead of opting for a private or group tour, we chose the self-audio/guided option. Visitors are advised to bring their own headphones as the system connects to your phone to provide audio descriptions for each section. This allows you to explore at your own pace, skip sections, or repeat information as needed. However, the audio tour could improve in providing clearer directions through each exhibit, as it was occasionally difficult to determine which rooms were being described, leading to some confusion. Overall, the experience is educational. Those familiar with Dan Brown's novel "The Inferno" or its 2016 film adaptation directed by Ron Howard may find additional interest in certain exhibits and rooms.

Leandro Romero

Google

One of the must-sees in the city. In the same area you can see a lot of sculptures and wonderful buildings. Florence encourages you to walk around the street and find out incredible details like the Medici family.

Johan Björefeldt

Google

Dual art museum and city hall. Museum admission is 12.5 euros (not including admission to the tower). It's a straight forward path through the rooms and apartments, each lavishly decorated. A lot of it is ceiling paintings so you'll spend a lot of time craning your neck. There's no air conditioning, and many rooms have open windows, meaning it's quite hot in summer days. Much of the art is very impressive, but if you don't have a specific interest for it it may get old after a while. Still, a good option for an art museum if visiting Florence. We spent 1.5 hours walking through, taking in each room but not necessarily stopping to admire each piece or read each individual plaque. Certainly if you have an interest you could spend a full afternoon here.

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