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  • petr k
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to visit, children have a play area too. Exhibits were fabulous
    Greatly organised, smooth constant moving people through the museum. Easy to fins. Efficient service
    Written 30 November 2024
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  • Real Woman
    8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This Palazzo has a lot to see and it is really worth a visit. We spent a day doing the gardens, royal rooms, modern art and costumes. Don't worry you can leave to get pizza for lunch and come back in - they are all day tickets. Modern art (pre WWII) was actually our favourite - some amazing pieces.

    The one thing that was annoying is that you cannot read all the titles on the frames - due to the cordons, and only some have labels or comments in the audio tour guide. As there is also no wifi and poor mobile signal, there is no way to research as you go or translate. Down load a better guide if you like to know more about what you are looking at.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • kissane
    Perth, Australia931 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful museum, based around the old Dominican convent, and next door to the church (which is fee to enter). The cloister has a very nice collection of frescoes displaying various aspects of the life of St Dominic. There is a true wonderful display of Fra Angelico restored paintings, worth then admission fee itself. The monk's cells each of which has a fresco in it) on the upper floor are very interesting, and so too is the history of rogue preacher Savronola and the associated history. (He fell foul of the authorities and was eventually executed in public in Florence). A very interesting medieval library - described as arguably the first public library, with some nice displays in it. Other interesting aspects as well, such as the Last Supper fresco. Perhaps not for everyone, but I think this is justifiably regarded as a Hidden Gem ... far enough down the list of typical Florentine highlights to be often overlooked - which isn a shame. Thoroughly recommended.
    Written 2 February 2025
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  • Thomas GT
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Museo di Palazzo Vecchio in Florence is a must-visit destination that blends Renaissance artistry with rich political history. Visiting the Museo di Palazzo Vecchio was an incredible experience! The building itself is stunning, with its mix of medieval and Renaissance architecture, and walking through the grand Salone dei Cinquecento was awe-inspiring. The museo’s collection is a carefully curated selection of sculptures, paintings, and artifacts, many of which are tied to the Medici dynasty’s storied legacy. The frescoes by Vasari are massive and so detailed and the still silence of the museo lets you fully take in his breathe-taking work. I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city!
    Written 3 January 2025
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  • Michele
    Zurich, Switzerland159 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is a good place to spend half an afternoon and learn in a hands on way about Leonardo‘s inventions. The museum has two rooms full of his machines and they can all be touched to understand the system behind which is kinda cool! Only problem is that it gets full, loud and crowded with kids fairly fast
    Written 9 December 2023
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  • Amanda B
    London, UK6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a delightful museum. On the upper level it explains the history of the workshop and how pietra Dura is produced. There's even an interesting and informative video. It was quiet when we visited and we found the staff friendly and helpful. The many examples of this art form are a joy to see. We would definitely recommend a visit.
    Written 2 October 2024
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  • am7234
    england82 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Was not on my list to see but my wife wanted to visit. Glad we did as I loved it. What a stunning curated exhibition. If you love design and fashion see this. Only takes about 45 minutes and there is a charge but definitely worth seeing if in Florence
    Written 28 August 2024
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  • Ruth N
    Columbia, MD90 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum is an oasis of calm in the middle of Florence's tourist center. The building interior is very interesting architecturally, and the displayed items include furniture, art, tapestries, ceramics and an interesting quilt that tells a story about a knight who fights to prevent taxation and takeover by a foreign knight. Kids will enjoy the video that explains the story. The top floor has a display on lace making and has pull out drawers showing many examples. On a Saturday early afternoon there were fewer than 30 people in the entire 4 storey museum. They accommodate people with mobility issues with an elevator and there are a few places to sit and rest.
    Written 17 June 2024
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  • Gary T
    Tel Aviv, Israel225 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful building inside and out.
    The museums exhibits are simple but show Judaica and explain about the history of Florence Jews.
    Written 5 May 2024
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  • Kavita R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely amazing place. Beautiful frescoes, and the tour is first class. My guide was Cristina, and her passion & knowledge were phenomenal. Thank you, Cristina!

    I cannot believe the negative comments from so many tourists. Perhaps a real interest in art & art history would be beneficial. Or at least doing some research before travel. I have witnessed some demanding changes in their chosen tour time-slots (chosen by themselves), and wanting preferential treatment from the ticketing staff. Very disappointing to see this 'entitled' attitude on the part of some visitors.

    I am routinely amazed at the patience/courtesy of the staff at the museums/galleries in Italy, in dealing with this. Very, very impressed with the staff & guides at the Cappella Brancacci. A big thank you to all of them!
    Written 21 October 2024
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  • Michael U
    Las Vegas, NV48,765 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located in the basement of Ferragamo's Florence flagship this museum tells the story of its patriarch through a collection of photos and fashion including iconic shoes worn by A-list celebrities. About 15 Euro per person to enter, guests will learn about the thought process and technology employed to establish a global brand, plus some details about Ferragamo and his family. Expect to spend 1-2 hours.
    Written 24 May 2024
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  • Brun066
    Florence, Italy13,958 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    In addition to the Certosa del Galluzzo (which I visited for the second time after many years) I have experience of some other Italian Carthusian monasteries, more or less famous: Pavia, Naples, Padula, Calci, Pontignano near Siena. In none of these have I been able to take advantage of a guided tour so complete and so easy to practice (but I haven't been from Pavia for decades, so things could have gotten much better there): summer and winter, every day of the week except Mondays, visits are possible at set times by accessing at the moment, without reservation (I don't know if, by reservation, guided tours are also possible in other languages).
    This admirable service is due to the so-called "Community of San Leolino": a mixed community of lay people and religious, whose institutional seat is at the Pieve di San Leolino (Panzano, hamlet of the municipality of Greve in Chianti) and which was commissioned by Archbishop of Florence to administer the abbey after the departure of the last (Cistercian) monks in 2017.
    This way, the peculiarity of the abbey can be fully known: the visit (included in the entrance ticket, at a fair price of 5 euros) lasts almost an hour and a half, and concerns all the practicable parts of the abbey (therefore, for example, not the dungeons).
    The visitor is thus able to get to know the peculiarities of the attraction: the story of Niccolò Acciaioli, rich and influential Florentine merchant, founder of the Certosa, is illustrated. The precious frescoes by Pontormo are illustrated in depth, executed in 1523 in some arches of the larger cloister of the Certosa, and now brought to the building called "Palazzo Acciaioli". The frescoes are partly ruined by time, but in my opinion they have acquired a new charm through the white surfaces that have replaced the lost colors. The harsh discipline of the Carthusian monks is illustrated, as the distinction between full-fledged cloistered monks and the so-called "conversi" who can have links with the rest of the world: a distinction that is reflected among other things in that of the two juxtaposed churches, for cloistered and not. You can appreciate the fascinating succession of cloisters (three) from the smallest to the largest, which also here follows the rigorous architectural rule of the order founded by San Bruno of Cologne. You can visit one of the monks' cells, large and airy, also equipped with a personal garden, which somehow compensated them for their hard life of penance. You can admire the choir stalls in the cloistered church, with their precious inlays.
    At the end, the visitor enjoys the satisfaction coming from having fully understood (as far as possible for a non-specialist) the functioning not only of this "machine" of penance and industriousness, but of all similar ones, scattered around the Europe.
    Written 20 December 2021
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  • AustinKimm
    Nenthorn, UK8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning detail in everything makes me want to visit again. I’m not interested in trains but this is much more about amazing detail at the smallest level.
    Written 12 November 2024
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  • ArtsyGalBaltimore
    Maryland896 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum provided me with a unique experience. Housed in a palazzo designed and renovated by a man of great talent in the collection and sale of art with his own mind of how to best display it. While there are large placards which effectively introduce Stefano Bardini and some of the works in the museum, there are really no visual guides (only small labels, often difficult to read) and a pamphlet which does not do justice to this very fine collection. I saw many artifacts in a new light due to the way presented. This museum reminded me of the way in which Albert Barnes displayed art, of course of quite a different period and genre. There are many awe inspiring pieces. During my visit there were few visitors, unfortunately.
    Written 8 November 2024
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  • Harry G
    Liverpool, UK173 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a visit. Welcome diversion for children in Florence. Aged 4 and 6, there is only so much culture they can handle! Only 13 euro for family ticket and pretended half the exhibits were dinosaurs!
    Written 9 August 2019
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