Pitti Palace

Why the Pitti Palace is special
This former residency of Tuscan grand dukes houses over a half-dozen separate museums, Its two brightest stars are:

• Palatine Gallery
• Royal Apartments

Pitti Palace tips and insights
Renaissance masterpieces
Its many Renaissance masterpieces include Raphael's La Donna Velata ("Woman with a Veil"). See photo. You will also see great paintings by Botticelli, Caravaggio and Rubens.

Royal Apartments
The private living quarters of the Medicis and the other ruling families are lavishly appointed.

Other interesting insights on the Pitti Palace

• Exterior vs. interior
  The building's austere rusticated-stone front facade with an excessive use of Roman arches belies the Pitti Palace's stunning interior.
  
• Size
  The Pitti Palace is Florence's largest museum complex.
  
• Specialized museums
  Besides the Palatine and apartments, you can visit specialized museums on silver, costumes, porcelain, couches and modern art.
  
• Viewpoint
  Visit the complex's Belvedere fort for an elevated view of Florence.

Ticketing
Be aware that some of the attractions have separate schedules and ticketing.

Location in Italy