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- Palazzo Pitti and Giardino Boboli
Palazzo Pitti and Giardino Boboli
Originally owned by the wealthy banker Luca Pitti, the Palazzo
later became the property of the Medici family. It is a grand
structure that now boasts no less than seven museums. Amongst these
are the Medici treasures that are showcased in the Museo degli
Argenti, the Museum of Costumes and the Porcelain Museum. The
Galleria d'Arte Moderna provides a fascinating display of works
from the Macchiaioli school - early 19th-century
proto-impressionist paintings - as well as a collection of
Neoclassical and Romantic art. Extending behind the palace are the
elaborately landscaped and beautifully maintained Giardino Boboli
(Boboli Gardens). The most celebrated aspect of the gardens is the
Grotta del Buontalenti, located close to the entrance. In the
deepest recess of the cave is the sculpture
Venus Emerging from her Bath, attended by curious imps.
Another notable structure is the enormous amphitheatre designed on
a scale to serve the Medici's tastes.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
From EUR4 to EUR8.50. A ticket for all museums is
EUR10.50. Entry to the gardens only is EUR4
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Each museum has its own opening hours, but most are
closed on Mondays