Pitti Palace Florence - Medici Palace & Boboli Gardens

Pitti Palace is Florence's largest and most impressive Renaissance palace, a vast complex that served as the principal residence of the ruling families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Built in 1458 for the wealthy banker Luca Pitti, the palace was later acquired by the Medici family in 1549 and became their main residence, expanding to its current massive proportions. Today, Pitti Palace houses multiple world-class museums across its magnificent halls. The Palatine Gallery showcases masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Rubens, and Caravaggio in lavishly decorated state apartments with frescoed ceilings and ornate furnishings. The Royal Apartments display the opulent private chambers of the Medici and later Savoy rulers, offering a glimpse into royal life with original furnishings, tapestries, and decorative arts. The Modern Art Gallery features the largest collection of Italian art from the 18th to early 20th centuries, including works by the Macchiaioli movement. The Treasury of the Grand Dukes (formerly Silver Museum) dazzles with precious objects, jewelry, and gemstones collected by the Medici. The Costume and Fashion Museum houses one of the most important fashion history collections in Italy, displaying centuries of clothing evolution. Behind the palace lies the magnificent Boboli Gardens, a 16th-century masterpiece of Italian landscape design spanning 111 acres with sculptures, fountains, grottoes, and panoramic terraces offering breathtaking views of Florence. The gardens themselves are an open-air museum with ancient Roman sculptures, Renaissance fountains, and baroque architecture. Visiting Pitti Palace is essential for understanding the wealth, power, and artistic patronage of Florence's ruling dynasties.

Highlights

• Palatine Gallery with works by Raphael, Titian, and Rubens
• Opulent Royal Apartments with original Medici furnishings
• Magnificent Boboli Gardens - 111 acres of Renaissance landscaping
• Treasury of the Grand Dukes with Medici jewels and precious objects
• Costume and Fashion Museum - Italy's premier fashion collection
• Modern Art Gallery with 18th-20th century Italian masterpieces
• Panoramic views of Florence from garden terraces

Opening hours

Tuesday to Sunday: 8:15 AM - 6:50 PM. Closed on Mondays and first/last Monday of each month. Boboli Gardens close earlier in winter. Last admission 1 hour before closing.

Address

Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Florence, Italy

Tickets and booking

Combined tickets available for multiple museums and gardens (€16-22). Palatine Gallery & Royal Apartments: €16. Boboli Gardens, Porcelain Museum & Bardini Gardens: €10. Free for EU citizens under 18. Advance booking recommended during peak season.

Guided tours of this attraction

We run small-group and private guided tours here with licensed local guides. See all available tours.