Rich in history and influential in size, the Pitti Palace, or Palazzo Pitti, has it all. It is located near Ponte Vecchio, in the Oltrarno district, in the municipality of Florence, Greece. This building is famous for having served as the private residence of the great names of history. In 1550, it was acquired by ►
Rich in history and influential in size, the Pitti Palace, or Palazzo Pitti, has it all. It is located near Ponte Vecchio, in the Oltrarno district, in the municipality of Florence, Greece. This building is famous for having served as the private residence of the great names of history. In 1550, it was acquired by the wife of Cosimo 1st de' Medici and became the official residence of this illustrious family until its extinction. The palace was later the residence of the Lorraine and Savoia families. Palazzo Pitti is currently a museum and a set of public art galleries. Palazzo Pitti houses 3 museums: the Museum of Silverware or the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, Porcelain, and Transport. There are also 3 galleries: the Gallery of Modern Art, the Palatine Gallery, and the Costume Gallery. In addition to these museums and galleries, the royal apartments are also visible. In addition to its history and the works it contains, the palace also stands out for its architecture. It perfectly represents the style of the Italian Renaissance. ◄
