Overview
Begun in the 15th century by banker Luca Pitti in a bid to outshine the Medici, the Pitti Palace ended up sold to the Medici themselves, and from the 16th century became their official residence (and later the Habsburgs' and Savoys'). The Palatine Gallery brims with works by Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio, alongside Costume and Royal Jewels museums. Behind the palace, the 1549 Boboli Gardens are the prototype of the Italian formal garden, with sculptures, fountains, and grottoes spanning the 16th to 19th centuries - the inspiration behind Versailles. Combined admission about EUR 22. 5-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio.
Opening Hours
08:15-18:30 (closed Mondays; Boboli closes at 16:30 in Jan/Nov)
Travel Tips
Exploring the Palatine Gallery and Boboli Gardens separately can take a full day. Soak up the Florence views from the garden terraces.
Hotels near Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
Hotels and guesthouses in Florence, Oltrarno, Florence
Other attractions in Florence
Uffizi Gallery
A world-class museum brimming with Renaissance masterpieces, including Botticelli's Birth of Venus.
Florence Duomo
The cathedral whose Brunelleschi-designed red dome dominates Florence's skyline.
Piazzale Michelangelo
A hilltop terrace offering the most iconic panoramic view of Florence, especially at sunset.
Ponte Vecchio
The medieval bridge across the Arno, its sides lined with goldsmiths' shops - a Florence icon.
Galleria dell'Accademia (David)
The museum housing Michelangelo's original David statue.
Basilica of Santa Croce
The Italian Pantheon, with tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli.
Palazzo Vecchio & Piazza della Signoria
Florence's town hall and an open-air sculpture gallery anchored by a David replica.