Secret passages of Palazzo Vecchio reopen August 1

Secret passages of Palazzo Vecchio reopen August 1

To the delight of visitors, the secret routes through Palazzo Vecchio will restart in the much-loved Florentine palazzo on August 1.

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Fri 30 Jul 2021 3:13 PM

To the delight of visitors, the secret routes through Palazzo Vecchio will restart in the much-loved Florentine palazzo on August 1.

 

 

Studiolo of Francesco I

 

 

Tours take in the narrow stone staircase commissioned by Gualtieri di Brienne, carved into the depths of the medieval wall, as well as the Studiolo of Francesco I, a treasure chest filled with the refined collection of the Medici, including the writing desk of Cosimo I. It is only accessible via passages that are hidden behind paintings and permits a view of the vast trussed space above the Salone dei Cinquecento.

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The tours are for those aged 10 years and above, and take place everyday at 10.30am, 12.00pm, 3.00pm, and 4.30pm. Tours last 1 hour and 15 minutes, with reservation required by emailing info@musefirenze.it 055 2768224.

 

 

 

Gates and towers

 

Spectacular view of Torre San Niccolò

 

 

Visits to the towers and city gates are also part of MUS.E‘s summer cultural offerings. Visits cost 6 euro, or free for holders of the Card del Fiorentino. Reservation required by emailing info@musefirenze.it, or calling 055 2768224.

 

 

Opening hours

Torre San Niccolò – every day

Torre della Zecca – August 7, 28 and September 18 

Porta Romana – August 14, September 4 and 25

Bastione San Giorgio – August 21, September 11, October 2

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