Palazzo Pitti is a vast Renaissance palace that was the residence of the Medici grand dukes. It houses 5 museums including the Palatine Gallery (Raphael, Titian), Royal Apartments, and connects to the magnificent Boboli Gardens - 11 acres of Renaissance landscaping.
Palatine Gallery 16 EUR. Boboli Gardens 10 EUR. Combo 22 EUR. Under 18 free. First Sunday free. Online +3 EUR
Walk from Ponte Vecchio: 5 min south across the bridge. From Duomo: 15 min via Ponte Vecchio. Bus D or 11 to Pitti stop.
Last entry at 5:30 PM. Closed January 1, May 1, December 25. Free admission on the first Sunday of each month. Combined ticket with Boboli Gardens - 25 EUR
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11 acres of formal Italian Renaissance gardens behind Palazzo Pitti, featuring sculptures, fountains, grottoes, and panoramic city views. Created for the Medici in the 16th century.
Useful tips for visiting Palazzo Pitti
Combo ticket 22 EUR (palace + Boboli Gardens) is best value. Allow 3-4 hours for both. Palatine Gallery has masterpieces - don't rush. Gardens need comfortable shoes. Less crowded than Uffizi!
Walk from Ponte Vecchio: 5 min south across the bridge. From Duomo: 15 min via Ponte Vecchio. Bus D or 11 to Pitti stop.
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