Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
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This ancient palazzo is layered with history, starting from the Middle Ages. It gives a fascinating and valuable look into a typical wealthy home of the Medieval to Renaissance era, complete with frescoes and period furniture.
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Florentia, as it was called by Latins, is permeated by an eternal beauty spread in all corners of the city. The historic center is characterized by the immensity of the Duomo, able to transport tourists into the brightest age of Florence: the Renaissance. Who does not know the Brunelleschi Dome, San Giovanni Baptistery and the Giotto’s Campanile? Everything is enclosed here and it would be easy to imagine the city as it was in ancient times, with maids walking in the main square and horses carrying coaches. Nowadays, roads are busy with street artists. Rustic Tuscan bakeries give way to fashion shops; just stop for a few minutes in the middle of Piazza della Repubblica to enjoy the colors and sweet melody of the carousel that will bring back great memories from anyone’s childhood.
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Macca
London, UK3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This merchant house has fantastic frescoes over three floors. The artwork in the main bedroom captures an interesting story of romance and intrigue across four walls.
Written 15 September 2023
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Lucy Lou
Yakima, WA5 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The was a wonderful glimpse into the life of the people that lived here hundreds of years ago. It was so nice to see the furniture, art and especially the kitchen items. The display of lacework with Christing caps and gowns were fantastic.
Written 18 August 2023
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InGa93
Riga, Latvia22 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
A magnificent urban palazzo! You can learn a lot about the living conditions of a noble family, a lot of interior and household items. Excellent historical decoration of the premises. Very welcoming staff who explain the peculiarities of the Renaissance household.
Written 7 July 2023
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triptraveller
352 contributions
Jun 2023
Palazzo Davanzati is a remarkable, early building (1500s) - and the structure shows living and working spaces, including the kitchen on the third floor, an internal well, and early bathrooms.
The wall decorations are remarkable..
However, the furnishings are replacments (rather than originals).
Recommended is a visit to see the structure and what it reveals.
The wall decorations are remarkable..
However, the furnishings are replacments (rather than originals).
Recommended is a visit to see the structure and what it reveals.
Written 6 July 2023
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simon w
Cheltenham, United Kingdom17 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
If you love history and art this place is unbelievable- a stupendous palazzo with rooms untouched in 700 years . There are so many treasures in here it’s impossible to quantify - the best 6 € you can spend in Firenze
Written 9 January 2023
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Renee S
East Setauket, NY113 contributions
Jan 2023
I was at this Palazzo / Museo yesterday for the first time and I wanted to give TripAdvisor an update because previous reviews have outdated info. First, I highly recommend visiting this place. I have been living in Florence for over four months now and have slowly been checking off the list of things to do in Florence over this time. I learned more about how a rich family lived in medieval times, but it could have been better. First of all, (according the the person at the front desk) the introduction video that people recommended in previous reviews has not been shown since before the pandemic. It would be nice if they restarted it. Two, you are now allowed to go to the third floor without a tour. Three, there are tours of the entire palace, but they are only in Italian. So this museum could definitely do some things to improve itself, but I still found it a worthy site.
Written 9 January 2023
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982rodneyl
Grande Prairie, Canada162 contributions
Oct 2021
Two tower houses turned into an early Renaissance palace. 3 floors furnished with appropriate period pieces gives you a glimpse into life in Florence at this time. Guided tours only and our guide was excellent.
Written 16 October 2021
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Marylyn R
7 contributions
May 2019
This charming tower with a central courtyard is still furnished historically and has the mediaeval sort of wallpaper. Artefacts on display, in a very unmuseumy way, include a book of very old recipes. Wheelchair access is made possible by lifts.
Written 14 April 2020
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nicolas s
Milan, Italy2 439 contributions
Feb 2020
the structure of the palace and its content, the whole thing gives you a very clear idea of how people were living at the time. and nice pieces of art ,well displayed .nice video on the ground floor .lovely visit
Written 27 February 2020
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A4199HVkeithb
Leeds, UK44 contributions
Sep 2019
Came across this beautiful building unexpectedly whilst exploring central Florence.There is a video history of the palazzo on the ground floor which puts the building in context so best to see this first.Then you can begin your tour,as you visit each floor and the rooms,there are staff to give you more information if needed after viewing the displays and the accompanying notice boards.A fascinating reveal of life and the personalities of this historic home.
Written 8 December 2019
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Tam
Folsom, CA9 contributions
How long does the tour of the upper floors last?
mandj82015
Knaresborough, UK21 contributions
When we visited it wasn't a formal tour. Access to the upper floors was allowed at certain times and we looked around on our own and we certainly had more than enough time to see everything in an hour.
ruth n
Chicago, IL14 contributions
I am having great difficulty finding current info about this museum. What hours is it open and what is the admission in 2018. I just want to visit on my own not spend $500 on a guided tour. Is this possible?
kayjay32
Kansas City, MO132 contributions
Can anyone provide information on a public tour that goes through the Palazza Davanzati? I'll be coming to Florence alone next Spring, but can only seem to find private tours and I'd really like to see the entire thing. Is that possible without an official tour group?
Deborah M
Bremerton, WA122 contributions
The museum does public tours of all floors at 10, 11,and 12 on “normal open days”. Those days are specified on their website (which I cannot link to here).
I would recommend getting there early by 15 minutes or so to secure a place on the tour.
terrym492
4 contributions
Also, we will be there the afternoon of Nov 8 and all day Nov 9 only. Can only go there late afternoon the 8th or early the 9th or mid afternoon the 9th. Ah, the difficulty with tour schedules! When does it open and close and what options for those days if anyone knows the November schedule!!!
Grazie!
terrym492
4 contributions
Where did you contact to make the reservation for the top floors? Thanks!
tunai
Colorado171 contributions
When I was there on a Friday, they told me at the front desk that the upper rooms would be accessible at a specific time that morning. I'm not sure whether this is the case every morning or only on certain days. Please look up their website. You could also call or send them an e-mail. Best to find out in advance.
sushi3
Miami Beach, FL4 025 contributions
I am reserving the upper floors but was wondering how long it takes to see the bottom. I need to tell them what time for ticket. Thanks.
deliagolds
Leamington Spa, UK22 contributions
Hi there, I think 15 to 20 mins maximum 😊I can reckon if they have already done lots of Florence then it would be quicker 😃
AgPar65
318 contributions
Hello, I booked entrance to upper floors of the museum via e-mail.
Should I also buy a ticket online or not?
Thanks in advance for help
sgordons
Freshwater, UK68 contributions
I don't think it's necessary. You have to show up on time though, at the staircase leading to the upper floor
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