{"id":3528,"date":"2023-06-19T21:15:54","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T21:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/?p=3528"},"modified":"2024-08-20T13:50:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T13:50:18","slug":"palazzo-vecchio-i-firenze-hva-du-skal-se","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/nb\/palazzo-vecchio-in-florence-what-to-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Palazzo Vecchio"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_489ff6-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_489ff6-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_489ff6-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_489ff6-ca > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_489ff6-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_489ff6-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_489ff6-ca alignnone has-palette-color-5-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_efa448-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_efa448-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_efa448-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_efa448-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_efa448-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_efa448-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_efa448-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_efa448-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_efa448-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_efa448-6b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1ec71e-b5\">Palazzo Vecchio(Palazzo della Signoria) in Florence: Tickets and what to see<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_9a9f9a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_9a9f9a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_9a9f9a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_9a9f9a-14 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_9a9f9a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_9a9f9a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_9a9f9a-14 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_f9aeb5-d4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_2445e0-f4\">Palazzo Vecchio: What to See in Florence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> or <strong>Palazzo della Signoria<\/strong>, the political heart of Florence for over <strong>seven centuries,<\/strong> is an unmissable destination on a journey to this city. The decisions made within its walls have contributed to transforming Florence into the splendid Renaissance city known worldwide. Let&#8217;s now explore its history, rooms, and artistic treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_ab5dcd-ed\">The History of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_b65072-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_b65072-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_b65072-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_b65072-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_b65072-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_b65072-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_b65072-9c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_ad57d0-1d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_81aa8b-a7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_81aa8b-a7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/91.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/91.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/91-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/91-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Palazzo Vecchio &#8211; View of the Piazza della Signoria, first half of the 19th century<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, the site where <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> stands today was occupied by the <strong>Roman theater<\/strong>, which still has some underground spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florence&#8217;s prosperous period began in the <strong>13th century<\/strong> when it had its currency and mercantile and financial companies. The desire of the new bourgeoisie to participate in public life became evident, especially with the rise to power of the wealthy <strong>Medici family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_99a8ed-10\">The Medici Family of Florence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Medici family<\/strong> were <strong>prominent Florentine<\/strong> bankers who had business throughout Europe but worked tirelessly to turn the city into an <strong>artistic capital<\/strong>. Besides improving social living conditions, they sponsored many public works and were active in religious matters. It&#8217;s worth noting that three popes descended from this family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Medici family<\/strong> is perhaps best known for their patronage, and thanks to them, Florence became the cradle of the <strong>Renaissance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cosimo I de&#8217; Medici<\/strong> expanded the <strong>Palazzo dei Priori<\/strong> to transform it into his residence, where he stayed until he moved to the new <strong>Palazzo Pitti<\/strong>, located beyond the <strong>Arno River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, the building acquired the name &#8220;<strong>Palazzo Vecchio&#8221; (Old Palace)<\/strong>. However, it once again became the center of public life when Florence became the capital of the <strong>Kingdom of Italy<\/strong> from <strong>1865<\/strong> to <strong>1871<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> is still the heart of the city today. It houses the municipal and mayoral offices, but above all, it is one of the most <strong>important museums in Florence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_745bac-c6\">Architecture of Palazzo Vecchio<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_c9fd7a-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_c9fd7a-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_c9fd7a-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_c9fd7a-e5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_c9fd7a-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_c9fd7a-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_c9fd7a-e5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_e1254b-d5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_418ed9-40 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_418ed9-40\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/94.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/94.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/94-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/94-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The building, towering over <strong>Piazza della Signoria<\/strong>, results from modifications to a previously fortified structure. The striking <strong>Arnolfo Tower<\/strong>, named after the architect, is an extension of this construction. This explains why the tower is not perfectly centered concerning the <strong>fa\u00e7ade of the Palace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the turbulent times, the original <strong>Palazzo dei Priori<\/strong> (<strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>) resembled a fortress. However, with the arrival of Cosimo I de&#8217; Medici, it was modified and embellished with the contribution of influential artists of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the dukes moved to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/pitti-palace-palazzo-pitti-florence-italy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Palazzo Pitti<\/a><\/strong> beyond the<strong> Arno River<\/strong>, they also created the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/vasari-corridor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vasari Corridor<\/a><\/strong>. This secret passage connected <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> with the new <strong>Ducal Palace<\/strong>, passing through the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/uffizi-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"578\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uffizi<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorencemuseums.com\/ponte-vecchio-bridge-old-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ponte Vecchio<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c71e64-83\">Facade of Palazzo Vecchio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The imposing exterior facades of <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>, covered in rusticated stone, still convey a sense of power and solidity. A projecting balcony supported by small arches is alongside the narrow <strong>Gothic mullioned<\/strong> windows. The squared battlements of the Palace differ from the <strong>swallowtail<\/strong> or <strong>Ghibelline battlement<\/strong>s of the tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A staircase leads to the entrance of the Palace, while a raised platform called the &#8220;<strong>arengario<\/strong>&#8221; extends along its side. The name comes from a railing that once separated the space where the priori observed city ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_2caabd-86\">Donatello&#8217;s Statues in front of Palazzo Vecchio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In front of the main facade of <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>, you can see copies of several sculptures that initially had different placements. <strong>Donatello<\/strong> was the author of two of these bronze works. His heraldic lion, the <strong>Marzocco<\/strong>, symbolized the Florentine Republic with its paw resting on a shield.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bd56c-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bd56c-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bd56c-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bd56c-87 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bd56c-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bd56c-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_3bd56c-87 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_f8b452-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_f8b452-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_f8b452-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_f8b452-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_f8b452-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_f8b452-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_f8b452-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_f8b452-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_f8b452-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_f8b452-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-item_count=\"3\" data-destination-type=\"venue\" data-destination-id=\"145924\" data-partner=\"accademiagallery.org\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The sculpture of <strong>Judith slaying<\/strong> <strong>Holofernes<\/strong> represented the virtues of the Florentine rulers. The original statue is located inside <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>, while the lion statue is preserved at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorencemuseums.com\/bargello-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bargello Museum<\/a><\/strong>. Initially placed on either side of the entrance gate, they were moved in the 1500s to make way for two more imposing sculptures.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c23f1a-af\">Michelangelo&#8217;s David in Piazza della Signoria<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_e8e1d7-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_e8e1d7-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_e8e1d7-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_e8e1d7-b6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_e8e1d7-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_e8e1d7-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_e8e1d7-b6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_bb45ac-ea\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_fd191c-1f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_fd191c-1f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/95-1.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/95-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/95-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/95-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Piazza della Signoria statue of David by Michelangelo and Palazzo Vecchio of Florence<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/the-david-by-michelangelo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"195\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelangelo&#8217;s David<\/a><\/strong>, created in <strong>1504<\/strong>, was initially intended to adorn the square before the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/duomo-florence-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"580\">Florence Cathedral<\/a><\/strong>. However, its perfect forms and embodied ideals were more suitable for representing the Florentine Republic of that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The statue replaced Donatello&#8217;s &#8220;<strong>Judith and Holofernes<\/strong>.&#8221; Still, in <strong>1873<\/strong>, due to the fragility of the material and the need to protect it from the weather, it was moved to the <strong>Accademia Gallery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The void left in <strong>Piazza della Signoria<\/strong> was never accepted by the Florentines. In <strong>1910<\/strong>, through a public competition, sculptor <strong>Luigi Arrighetti<\/strong> created a perfect replica that is still visible in front of the entrance of <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the staircase is the statue of <strong>Hercules <\/strong>and <strong>Cacus<\/strong> by <strong>Baccio Bandinelli<\/strong>. However, Bandinelli never managed to match <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/michelangelo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelangelo<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s style, and the criticism towards him was harsh.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_f20a87-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_f20a87-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_f20a87-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_f20a87-b0{background-color:#f5e7bc;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_f20a87-b0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_f20a87-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_f20a87-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_f20a87-b0 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_44f103-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_44f103-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_44f103-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_44f103-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_44f103-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_44f103-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_44f103-61{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_44f103-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_44f103-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_44f103-61\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21\"]{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_4f411d-21\">Explore more images of the treasures in <strong>Palazzo Vecchio Florence<\/strong> through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/partner\/palazzo-vecchio-museum?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Art Project!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_5b988a-5e\">Marble Inscriptions of Palazzo Vecchio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the portal, you can also see the so-called &#8220;<strong>lemmi marmoreal<\/strong>,&#8221; intended to support a chain prohibiting carts&#8217; passage into the inner courtyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I suppose they represent <strong>Philemon<\/strong> and <strong>Baucis<\/strong>, a Greek mythological couple. According to legend, they were transformed into trees by the <strong>gods<\/strong>. The male figure resembles an <strong>oak tree<\/strong>, while the female figure resembles a <strong>lime tree<\/strong>, evident from the legs of the statues, which are wrapped in branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>striking marble facade<\/strong> above the doorway, with a <strong>blue background<\/strong> and <strong>golden lilies<\/strong>, is surrounded by various elements. In the center is a <strong>radiating monogram<\/strong>, while on the sides are <strong>two golden lions<\/strong>. The inscription also intended to remind us that <strong>Christ<\/strong> was the city&#8217;s king, and no one could overthrow Him and take His power. It was commissioned by the <strong>gonfalonier Niccol\u00f2 Capponi<\/strong> in 1551, who held the highest Florentine office at the time, overseeing justice.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bf77e-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bf77e-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bf77e-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bf77e-2a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bf77e-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_3bf77e-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_3bf77e-2a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f8e58e;}.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_17bedd-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_17bedd-36\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_63826b-b8\">Palazzo Vechhio Museum Opening Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>October<\/strong> to<strong> March<\/strong>:<br>Thursday and Wendsday: 9 a.m. &#8211; 2 p.m.<br>All the other days: 9 am &#8211; 7 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April<\/strong> to <strong>September<\/strong>:<br>Thursday: 9 am &#8211; 2 pm.<br>All the other days: 9 am &#8211; 11 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c87d1f-50\">Palazzo Vechhio Tower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday<\/strong> to <strong>Wednesday<\/strong> 9:00 am &#8211; 5:00 pm and Thursday 9:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id3528_5fcd77-19{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_5fcd77-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_5fcd77-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_5fcd77-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_5fcd77-19 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_5fcd77-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_9d93a3-ec\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3\"]{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_6ad39a-a3\"><strong>Palazzo Vecchio: Museum and Video Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3528_64084d-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_64084d-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_64084d-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_64084d-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_64084d-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_64084d-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_64084d-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_64084d-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_64084d-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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.wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_ec1888-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_ec1888-15{background-color:#f8e58e;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_ec1888-15 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_ec1888-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_ec1888-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_ec1888-15 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_2bfc48-a7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_505b05-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_505b05-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_505b05-44\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_505b05-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_505b05-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_505b05-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_505b05-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_505b05-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_505b05-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_505b05-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_505b05-44\">Palazzo Vechhio Tickets Price<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_753b0c-04\">General admission tickets are <strong>12.50\u20ac<\/strong>. Reduced price tickets for students between the ages of 18 and 25 are <strong>10\u20ac<\/strong> with proof of <strong>ID<\/strong>. People under the age of 18, as well as visitors with a disability and one carer, are entitled to free entry to the Palazzo Vecchio. However, a reservation is still required for free admission. When booking online for skip-the-line tickets, a <strong>2\u20ac<\/strong> fee is added to the purchase price.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_ff0680-11\">COATS OF ARMS OF PALAZZO VECCHIO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The oversized colorful coats of arms under the arches of the <strong>loggia of Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> depict the various political phases of the <strong>Florentine Republic<\/strong>. The nine flags, painted in <strong>1313<\/strong>, repeat along the entire perimeter of the front building. They mainly represented the two main Florentine political factions, the <strong>Guelphs<\/strong> and the <strong>Ghibellines<\/strong>, and the various alliances made with other powers.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_8e277c-91\">NINE FLORENTINE COATS OF ARMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous symbol still representing the city of Florence is the <strong>Red Florentine lily<\/strong> on a white background. In the past, this was the coat of arms of the <strong>Guelphs<\/strong>, supporters of the papacy. Conversely, the Ghibellines, supporters of the emperor, had the <strong>white lily<\/strong> on a red background on their flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The white coat of arms represented the Florentine people and the gonfalonier of justice with a red cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The red and white coat of arms represented the alliance between <strong>Florence<\/strong> and <strong>Fiesole<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coat of arms of the Church, depicting the <strong>golden keys<\/strong> on a red background, was also used by the <strong>Florentine Republic <\/strong>as a sign of loyalty to the <strong>Pope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_fc48a8-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_fc48a8-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_fc48a8-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_fc48a8-3a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_fc48a8-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_fc48a8-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_fc48a8-3a aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_16b8eb-56\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-item_count=\"3\" data-destination-type=\"venue\" data-destination-id=\"145924\" data-partner=\"accademiagallery.org\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The blue shield with the golden word &#8220;<strong>Libertas<\/strong>&#8221; served the Florentine Republic to represent democracy free from imperial influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flag with a red eagle with a lily on its head and a <strong>green dragon<\/strong> beneath it was donated by the <strong>Pope<\/strong> to the <strong>Signoria<\/strong>. It was a token of gratitude for the support to <strong>Charles of Anjou<\/strong>, the <strong>King of Naples<\/strong>, in the war against King Manfred of Sicily, supported by the Ghibellines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blue shield with golden lilies represented the <strong>King of Naples<\/strong>, <strong>Charles of Anj<\/strong>ou, when he served as the <strong>podest\u00e0 of Florence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The divided coat of arms with golden lilies on one side and red and gold lines on the other symbolized <strong>King Robert<\/strong> of <strong>Anjou,<\/strong> the city&#8217;s ruler, in <strong>1303<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_370d9d-78\">ARNOLFO&#8217;S TOWER<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_78577e-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_78577e-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_78577e-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_78577e-8c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_78577e-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_78577e-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_78577e-8c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_a94a03-dc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_2bbdb5-f6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_2bbdb5-f6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/87.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/87.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/87-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/87-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The Arnolfo Tower of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence Italy<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Palazzo della Signoria<\/strong> (<strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>) is immediately recognizable by its<strong> 94-meter-high<\/strong> <strong>tower<\/strong>. When looking at it, it is evident that it needs to be centered on the building. It is the continuation of an existing tower of the original Palace. It is named after the architect <strong>Arnolfo di Cambio<\/strong>, who was responsible for the modifications of the Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top of the tower is the so-called &#8220;<strong>little prison<\/strong>,&#8221; a particular prison used for influential personalities, such as <strong>Cosimo de&#8217; Medici<\/strong> and<strong> Girolamo Savonarola<\/strong>. In the bell chamber, there are <strong>three bells<\/strong>. One of them is the <strong>Martinella<\/strong>, which used to be located in the city walls and served to announce war or danger. Now it is used on special occasions, such as commemorations or City events. The other two bells are the noon and central bells, used to strike the hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The roof of the tower, accessible via a <strong>spiral staircase<\/strong>, is adorned with a copy of the weathervane in the shape of a <strong>heraldic lion<\/strong>, with the staff ending in the Florentine lily. The original is inside, next to the <strong>13th-century halls<\/strong>. Finally, the large clock on the tower&#8217;s facade dates back to <strong>1667<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_9f5ae7-44\">ENTRANCE DOORS OF PALAZZO VECCHIO<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_6edcf9-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_6edcf9-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_6edcf9-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_6edcf9-55 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_6edcf9-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_6edcf9-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_6edcf9-55 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_62b828-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_62b828-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_62b828-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_62b828-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_62b828-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_62b828-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_62b828-62{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_62b828-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_62b828-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_62b828-62\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_65c344-ef .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_65c344-ef\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/89.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/89.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/89-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/89-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Palazzo Vecchio &#8211; Main Entrance<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to the entrance facing <strong>Piazza della Signoria<\/strong>, there are others. The <strong>Porta della Tramontana<\/strong> takes its name from the wind that blows in that direction. It is decorated with a large pediment and two empty side niches. It leads to an area used for temporary exhibitions, while in the past, it was the <strong>Armory Room<\/strong> where weapons and ammunition were stored.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_c8a702-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_c8a702-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_c8a702-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_c8a702-61 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_c8a702-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_c8a702-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_c8a702-61 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_44ada0-0b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_56a2cc-8f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_56a2cc-8f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/96.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/96.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/96-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/96-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Palazzo Vecchio &#8211; The Porta della Tramontana<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the <strong>Porta della Dogana<\/strong> used to be the gateway for goods subject to customs duties. The <strong>inner courtyard<\/strong> now houses the <strong>museum&#8217;s ticket office<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_faf688-bf\">MICHELOZZO&#8217;S COURTYARD<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_08952d-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_08952d-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_08952d-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_08952d-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_08952d-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_08952d-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_08952d-70 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_add162-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_add162-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_add162-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_add162-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_add162-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_add162-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_add162-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_add162-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_add162-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_add162-7e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_cc4393-29 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_cc4393-29\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/88.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/88.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/88-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/88-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The Courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Michelozzo&#8217;s courtyard<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Michelozzo&#8217;s courtyard<\/strong> is the most beautiful and scenic in <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>. One is amazed by its magnificent decorations when entering through the main door. It is named after the architect who designed it in <strong>1565<\/strong> on the occasion of the wedding of <strong>Francesco I de&#8217; Medici<\/strong> and <strong>Joanna of Austria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the decorations were executed by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/giorgio-vasari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giorgio Vasari<\/a><\/strong>. Under the entrance, the emblems of the churches and corporations of Florence from that historical period are reproduced. The landscape views depict the significant cities of the <strong>Habsburg Empire<\/strong>, <strong>including Vienna<\/strong>, <strong>Prague<\/strong>, and <strong>Bratislava<\/strong>. Colorful grotesque decorations cover the vaults of the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When admiring the elaborate columns covered in stucco and looking up at the sky, there is also an unusual view of the towering <strong>Arnolfo&#8217;s tower<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The elegant <strong>porphyry fountain<\/strong> in the center of the courtyard replaces an ancient well with a marble basin and a <strong>bronze statue<\/strong> of a <strong>putto<\/strong> with a <strong>dolphin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a copy because the original, created by <strong>Andrea Verrocchio<\/strong>, is preserved inside the Palace. Initially, the statue of the Putto was part of the Fountain of Love located in the <strong>Medici villa<\/strong> on the hills of Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_e5d802-fa\">SALONE DEI CINQUECENTO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After passing through <strong>Michelozzo&#8217;s courtyard,<\/strong> you climb the monumental staircase to the first floor, where you find the immense <strong>Salone dei Cinquecento<\/strong>. Given its exceptional dimensions &#8211; 54 meters in length, 23 meters in width, and 18 meters in height &#8211; this is considered <strong>one of the largest halls in Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_a102e4-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_a102e4-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_a102e4-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_a102e4-30 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_a102e4-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_a102e4-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_a102e4-30 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_bd2bf8-a2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_83e39b-1e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_83e39b-1e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/85.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/85.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/85-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/85-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Hall and Ceiling of the Five Hundred Hall of Palazzo Vecchio Florence Italy<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, it was not the <strong>Medici<\/strong> who conceived it, but rather <strong>Savonarola<\/strong>, the Dominican friar who vehemently opposed the corruption of governors and the Church through his sermons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>1494,<\/strong> following the flight of the <strong>Medici<\/strong> from Florence caused by <strong>Savonarola<\/strong>, the new Greater Council of the Florentine Republic was formed. The five hundred members who composed this government finally represented all citizens, and power was no longer in the hands of a few elected officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The construction of this impressive hall was entrusted to influential architects who were also inspired by the Venetian hall of the <strong>Doge&#8217;s Palace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <strong>Savonarola<\/strong> was burned at the stake for his heretical prophecies, the Greater Council continued to govern the Florentine Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prominent Florentine artists were brought to decorate the previously bare <strong>Salone dei Cinquecento<\/strong>. The grand frescoes were meant to exalt Florence&#8217;s victories over its enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/leonardo-da-vinci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leonardo da Vinci<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/michaelangelo-buonarroti-sculptures-david\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3068\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelangelo Buonarroti<\/a><\/strong> were the two Renaissance geniuses who embarked on this immense undertaking. They were not precisely great friends but were constantly competing with each other. It is important to note that they did not work during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_d0f704-2e\">BATTLE OF ANGHIARI BY LEONARDO DA VINCI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leonardo da Vinci<\/strong> set out to reproduce the famous <strong>Battle of Anghiari<\/strong>, which took place in <strong>1440 <\/strong>near <strong>Arezzo<\/strong> and saw the <strong>victorious Florentines<\/strong> clash with the V<strong>isconti Milanese<\/strong>. He experimented with a new painting technique by mixing wax with colors. Unfortunately, it did not prove to be a good idea, and the artist faced numerous problems, ultimately leading him to abandon his project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only the cartoons of this work remain, which have inspired numerous artists, including Rubens. However, some theories hypothesize the existence of <strong>Leonardo<\/strong>&#8216;s sketch on the back of the <strong>subsequently created fresco<\/strong>. Despite various experiments, no confirmation has been found yet.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_804e84-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_804e84-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_804e84-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_804e84-10 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_804e84-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_804e84-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_804e84-10 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_35bea5-2c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-item_count=\"3\" data-destination-type=\"venue\" data-destination-id=\"145924\" data-partner=\"accademiagallery.org\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c31b5f-ed\">BATTLE OF CASCINA BY MICHELANGELO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Battle of Cascina<\/strong> was the subject of the fresco commissioned by <strong>Michelangelo<\/strong>. In this case, the artist also only executed preparatory drawings because he had to go to <strong>Rome<\/strong> to work on commissions from the <strong>Pope<\/strong>. The scattered sketches, now found in many major international museums, depicted the struggle of <strong>1364 <\/strong>between the victorious Florentines and the defeated <strong>Pisans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_dc2ef5-36\">RETURN OF THE MEDICI TO FLORENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the <strong>Medici <\/strong>returned to rule Florence as <strong>dukes<\/strong>, they decided to transform <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> into their residence. Although the <strong>Salone dei Cinquecento<\/strong> maintained its original function, it also became where <strong>Cosimo I <\/strong>received ambassadors and listened to the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cosimo, I<\/strong> entrusted <strong>Giorgio Vasari<\/strong> with modifying and expanding the building. The paintings and frescoes were meant to celebrate the military exploits of the<strong> Medici<\/strong>, so he replaced the incomplete ones with <strong>Leonardo<\/strong> and <strong>Michelangelo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_7f406c-63\">VICTORY OF COSIMO I AT MARCIANO IN VAL DI CHIANA BY VASARI<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_3b7f78-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_3b7f78-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_3b7f78-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_3b7f78-38 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_3b7f78-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_3b7f78-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_3b7f78-38 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_c23296-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_c23296-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_c23296-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_c23296-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_c23296-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_c23296-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_c23296-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_c23296-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_c23296-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_c23296-50\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_2941a2-2a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_2941a2-2a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/92.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/92.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/92-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/92-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Palazzo Vecchio &#8211; Giorgio Vasari &#8211; The battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Among the frescoes covering the long walls of the Salone dei Cinquecento is &#8220;<strong>The Battle of Scannagallo<\/strong>&#8221; or <strong>Marciano<\/strong>. The clash between the Florentines and the Sienese occurred in <strong>1554<\/strong> in the <strong>Val di Chiana<\/strong>, between <strong>Arezzo<\/strong> and <strong>Siena<\/strong>. According to some studies, <strong>Leonardo<\/strong>&#8216;s <strong>unfinished Battle of Anghiari<\/strong> might still be underneath this fresco. Many believe that <strong>Vasari<\/strong> tried to preserve <strong>Leonardo<\/strong>&#8216;s work by painting his fresco on another wall. This is why there are two separate walls with an air gap in between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite various research efforts, there still needs to be a definite answer. Many doubts remain, especially regarding specific details depicted in Vasari&#8217;s painting. Although very distant, the microscopic inscription on one of the infinite flags held by the fighters reads &#8220;<strong><strong>Cerca trova<\/strong><\/strong>&#8221; (<strong>seek and ye shall find<\/strong>). Vasari probably intended to allude to the masterpiece hidden beneath his project.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1d6eb9-5a\">DECORATIONS IN THE SALONE DEI CINQUECENTO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Salone dei Cinquecento <\/strong>is so large that many artistic masterpieces remain to admire. The <strong>7-meter-high<\/strong> raised ceiling is composed of heavy gilded coffers. A dense structure of tie rods connected to the roof trusses allows its stability. The <strong>42 paintings<\/strong> embedded in between mainly depict the glorious deeds of <strong>Cosimo I<\/strong>. The Tribune of Audience, in an elevated position, housed the duke&#8217;s throne. It resembles a Roman triumphal arch with niches containing statues. Dominating the center is the sculpture of <strong>Pope Leo X<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the opposite wall, the balcony allows an aerial view of the hall and leads to other rooms of the Palace. Giant statues depicting <strong>Hercules<\/strong>&#8216;s labors flank the <strong>Salone dei Cinquecento<\/strong> walls on pedestals. <strong>Michelangelo<\/strong>&#8216;s &#8220;<strong>The Genius of Victory<\/strong>&#8221; statue was initially intended for <strong>Pope Julius II&#8217;s tomb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_6f5ac4-02\">ROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF PALAZZO VECCHIO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the magnificent <strong>Salone dei Cinquecento<\/strong>, there are other beautiful rooms on the first floor of <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_c26bce-a6\">FRANCESCO I&#8217;S STUDY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by <strong>Vasari,<\/strong> Francesco I&#8217;s study is an intimate, narrow, and elongated space. It is surmounted by a barrel vault, entirely decorated with allegorical and mythological scenes. This was the duke&#8217;s favorite place, where he indulged in his pastimes. He collected jewelry, gemstones, and small valuable objects and dedicated himself to studying sciences and alchemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symbolism used in this study is very significant, as it references the four natural elements of water, air, earth, and fire in every aspect. Behind the paneling of the walls were twenty cabinets concealing the duke&#8217;s treasures, although most had been lost. Some of these cabinet doors hid secret passages leading to the <strong>duke<\/strong>&#8216;s bedroom, the <strong>Treasury Room<\/strong>, and even outside the Palace. The <strong>bronze statues<\/strong> placed in niches above the cabinets and the accompanying paintings revolve around the themes of nature and art.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_1de7e9-59\">LEO X&#8217;S QUARTERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leo X&#8217;s quarters<\/strong>, located opposite <strong>Francesco I<\/strong>&#8216;s study, consist of rooms. The decorations recall the achievements of the illustrious members of the <strong>Medici famil<\/strong>y, exalting their deeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include the rooms dedicated to <strong>Cosimo<\/strong> <strong>the Elder<\/strong>, <strong>Lorenzo the Magnificent<\/strong>, <strong>Giovanni delle Bande Nere<\/strong>, <strong>Pope Leo X<\/strong>, <strong>Pope Clement VII<\/strong>, and <strong>Cosimo I<\/strong>. However, during the visit, only three of these rooms can be seen, as The others are used as representative rooms for the mayor of Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>room of Cosimo<\/strong> <strong>the Elder<\/strong>, is dedicated to the founder of the <strong>Medici family<\/strong>, who made Florence economically and politically powerful. <strong>Cosimo the Elder<\/strong> lived from<strong> 1389<\/strong> to <strong>1469<\/strong> and was the first patron who sponsored significant public works in Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second room is dedicated to <strong>Lorenzo the Magnificent<\/strong>, the <strong>grandson of Cosimo the Elder<\/strong>, who lived from <strong>1449 <\/strong>to <strong>1492<\/strong>. He was also an art enthusiast, earning the nickname &#8220;<strong>the Magnificent&#8221;<\/strong> due to his intellectual and aesthetic qualities. He played a significant role in promoting the Florentine Renaissance and was a skilled politician who fostered agreements and alliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The room of <strong>Leo X<\/strong> features a beautiful terracotta floor with the Medici symbol of the diamond ring. This Pope was elected in <strong>1513<\/strong> and was the <strong>son of Lorenzo<\/strong> the Magnificent. He expanded the <strong>Medici family<\/strong>&#8216;s domains, and <strong>Rome<\/strong> became an important cultural and artistic center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A separate visit leads to the Hall of the Two Hundred, originally the <strong>Council Chamber<\/strong> or <strong>People&#8217;s Chamber<\/strong>. It is still the venue for meetings of the city council. The coffered ceiling is decorated with rosettes and fleurs-de-lis, and the walls are covered with a cycle of <strong>20 <\/strong>tapestries depicting scenes from the story of Joseph. They are now exhibited in rotation, but some can be found in <strong>Rome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_19c1fa-c9\">MEZZANINE OF PALAZZO VECCHIO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mezzanine<\/strong>, located between the first and second floors, used to be the oldest part of <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>. The rooms on this level overlook the courtyard of <strong>Michelozzo<\/strong>, and it was also the residence of the long-lived <strong>Gonfaloniere Piero Soderini<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following restoration, the ceilings of this wing of the Palace were lowered, preserving a medieval appearance. Today, the rooms display art objects that belonged to the <strong>American collector Loeser.<\/strong> He donated them to <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> to be displayed in a manner consistent with the <strong>Renaissance style<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rooms house sculptures, paintings, artifacts, and much more. The first room is the terrazzino, which features a wooden ceiling adorned with geometric and floral figures. The <strong>stone staircase<\/strong> leads to the<strong> terrazzino<\/strong>, which grants access to <strong>Cosimo I<\/strong>&#8216;s study, although it is closed to visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you pass through the dining room, with its fireplace and a distinctive <strong>wall cabinet<\/strong>, and the c<strong>orner room.<\/strong> The <strong>Hall of the Lilies (Sala dei Gigli)<\/strong> derives its name from the <strong>wooden ceiling panels<\/strong> adorned with lily motifs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_b5f4dd-c0\">SECOND FLOOR<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_f666a2-b2\">The Ducal Apartments on the second floor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ascending the <strong>Scala Grande<\/strong>, a beautiful barrel-vaulted staircase decorated by <strong>Vasari<\/strong> with <strong>cherubs<\/strong>,<strong> lattice-work<\/strong>, and <strong>grotesques<\/strong>, you reach the second floor of<strong> Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The various rooms comprise the <strong>Apartments of the Elements,<\/strong> the <strong>Apartments of the Eleonora <\/strong>, and there are also the rooms of the Priori and the <strong>Carte Geografiche (Geographical Maps)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_488858-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_488858-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_488858-1e\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_488858-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_488858-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_488858-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_488858-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_488858-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_488858-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_488858-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_488858-1e\">Apartments of the Elements QUARTIERE DEGLI ELEMENTI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Apartments of the Elements<\/strong> symbolizes mythological deities and is located precisely above the <strong>Quartiere di Leone X<\/strong>, representing the powerful territories of the time. The five rooms and the loggia of <strong>Saturno constituted Cosimo I<\/strong>&#8216;s private apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first room you enter is the <strong>Room of the Elements<\/strong>, featuring a cycle of frescoes and decorations centered around air, water, earth, and fire. Various allegories, such as<strong> justice<\/strong>, <strong>fame<\/strong>, and <strong>truth<\/strong>, complete the decorative scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Terrazza di Giunone<\/strong> (<strong><em>Terrace of Juno<\/em><\/strong>) was originally a loggia but was enclosed to create another wing of the Palace. Initially, a fountain was intended for this space, reminiscent of Verrocchio&#8217;s &#8220;<strong>Putto and the Dolphin<\/strong>&#8221; in the courtyard of <strong>Michelozzo<\/strong>. The original copy of this sculpture can be found in this room.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_9c249f-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_9c249f-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_9c249f-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_9c249f-66 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_9c249f-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_9c249f-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_9c249f-66 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_ba3c83-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-item_count=\"3\" data-destination-type=\"venue\" data-destination-id=\"205450\" data-partner=\"accademiagallery.org\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You then proceed to the <strong>Rooms of Jupiter and Ops<\/strong>, the wife of <strong>Saturn<\/strong>. In this case, the beautiful terracotta floor features the <strong>Medici<\/strong> coat of arms. The Room of Ceres houses some antique furniture, while <strong>Cosimo <\/strong>kept precious objects in the <strong>Study of Calliope<\/strong>, and little marble statues were displayed in the <strong>Study of Minerva<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Room of Hercules<\/strong>, you will find the round painting of the &#8220;<strong>Madonna and Child with Infant John<\/strong>.&#8221; The painting is famous for being nicknamed the &#8220;<strong>Madonna of the Flying Saucer<\/strong>&#8221; due to a strange luminous cloud resembling a flying saucer.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_2b847d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_2b847d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_2b847d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_2b847d-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_2b847d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_2b847d-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_2b847d-02 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_2f7399-b9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_89dfa1-f9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_89dfa1-f9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/93.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/93.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/93-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/93-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Palazzo Vecchio &#8211; Madonna and Child with Young St. John the Baptist<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The tour of  <strong>Apartments of the Elements ( the Quartiere degli Elementi )<\/strong> concludes with the <strong>Terrazzo di Saturno<\/strong> <strong>(Terrace of Saturn)<\/strong>, offering a spectacular view towards <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorencemuseums.com\/santa-croce-florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa Croce<\/a><\/strong> and the surrounding hills, with the prominent presence of <strong>San Miniato al Monte<\/strong> in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_581c81-ff\">Apartments of Eleonora in Palazzo Vecchio &#8211; QUARTIERE DI ELEONORA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After crossing the balcony overlooking the grand <strong>Sala dei Cinquecento (Hall of the Five Hundred)<\/strong>, you enter the <strong>Apartments of Eleonora di Toledo (Quarters of Eleonora of Toledo)<\/strong>. <strong>Eleonora<\/strong> was the wife of <strong>Cosimo I <\/strong>and the daughter Of the <strong>viceroy of Naples<\/strong>. Despite the name, this duchess never managed to move into these apartments specially restored for her as she died before that. The stories of mythological and biblical heroines inspire the themes and decorations of the rooms in this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first room is the <strong>Green Room<\/strong>, named after the color of its walls. You can see the <strong>Medici-Toledo<\/strong> coat of arms in the center of the ceiling adorned with grotesque decorations. One wall features the beautiful round painting of the <strong>Madonna and Child<\/strong> from the workshop of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visituffizi.com\/sandro-botticelli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sandro Botticelli<\/a><\/strong>. The next room, which also leads to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/vasari-corridor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vasari Corridor<\/a><\/strong>, is accompanied by the <strong>Chapel of Duchess Eleonora<\/strong>, delimited by a marble portal and frescoed by <strong>Bronzino<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_58b454-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_58b454-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_58b454-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_58b454-2c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_58b454-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_58b454-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_58b454-2c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_d9dd25-99\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_3fb0bb-d8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_3fb0bb-d8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/84.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/84.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/84-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/84-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Green Room by Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence Italy<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next is the Room of <strong>the Sabines<\/strong>, which served as a waiting room for the ladies, and the Room of Esther, used as a dining room. The beautiful marble basin seen inside dates from a later period. The duchess&#8217;s bedroom was located in the <strong>Room of Penelope<\/strong>. The apartments of the duchess conclude with the <strong>Room of Gualdrada<\/strong>, which houses an antique piece of furniture decorated with mythological scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_caf78e-c0\">SALE DEI PRIORI(Halls of Priors) AND DELLE CARTE GEOGRAFICHE (Hall of Geographical Maps)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Halls of the Priors<\/strong> are reached by passing through the <strong>Apartments of Eleonora<\/strong> and a long, narrow corridor alongside the <strong>Arnolfo Tower<\/strong> from the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_cb6f84-d8\">The&nbsp;<strong>Dante death mask<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_2bd1b1-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_2bd1b1-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_2bd1b1-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_2bd1b1-ab > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_2bd1b1-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_2bd1b1-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_2bd1b1-ab alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_07763b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_07763b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_07763b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_07763b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_07763b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_07763b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_07763b-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_07763b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_07763b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_07763b-45\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_d4841d-99 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_d4841d-99\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/86.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/86.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/86-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/86-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Dante Alighieri&#8217;s Funeral Mask (Dante Death Mask) at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence Italy<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A well-lit display case houses the mask of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/dante-alighieri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dante Alighieri<\/a><\/strong>, created around the 16th century. During his lifetime, Dante also served as a prior of Florence for two months in <strong>1300<\/strong>. Initially, it was believed to be a <strong>death mask<\/strong>, but scholars now believe it is simply a cast of another <strong>sculpture depicting Dante<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_d400d5-aa\">CHAPEL OF THE PRIORS<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_d1229d-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_d1229d-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_d1229d-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_d1229d-52 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_d1229d-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_d1229d-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_d1229d-52 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_843137-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_843137-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_843137-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_843137-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_843137-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_843137-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_843137-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_843137-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_843137-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_843137-8f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_cbad16-ce .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_cbad16-ce\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/82.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/82.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/82-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/82-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Chapel of the Priors of Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence Italy<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The oldest part of Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> dates back to the late <strong>13th<\/strong> century and consists of the <strong>Halls of the Priors<\/strong>. In these rooms, the <strong>Gonfaloniere<\/strong> of <strong>Justice and the Priors of the Arts <\/strong>governed Florence with a mandate lasting only two months. At that time, their private quarters were located in what later became <strong>Eleonora<\/strong>&#8216;s apartment, while the remaining halls were institutional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current <strong>Chapel of the Priors<\/strong>, dedicated to <strong>St. Bernard<\/strong>, is located in a different position from the previous one. The ceiling and walls are entirely covered with decorations and stucco work. The <strong>golden background<\/strong>, on which the frescoes are executed using a mosaic-like painting technique, resembles a mosaic. The <strong>32 Latin<\/strong> inscriptions with moral and religious principles were intended to assist the <strong>Priors<\/strong> in making wise and just decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_642d01-d6\">Audience Hall in Palazzo Vecchio, Florence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The place where the <strong>Gonfaloniere<\/strong> and the <strong>Priors<\/strong> gathered and received their subjects was the <strong>Audience Hall<\/strong>. The frescoes in this hall depict the stories of <strong>General Marcus Furius Camillus<\/strong>, who liberated <strong>Rome<\/strong> from the <strong>Gauls<\/strong>. It was intended to draw a parallel between the return of <strong>Cosimo I de&#8217; Medici<\/strong> to the government of Florence after a period of exile. The door to the <strong>Hall of the Lilies<\/strong> is decorated with depictions of <strong>Dante <\/strong>and <strong>Petrarch<\/strong>, works by <strong>Sandro Botticelli<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_69a8f6-f6\">HALL OF THE LILIES<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_89a6a2-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_89a6a2-df > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_89a6a2-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_89a6a2-df > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_89a6a2-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_89a6a2-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_89a6a2-df alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_4df9e4-b8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_1e187b-31 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_1e187b-31\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/83.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/83.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/83-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/83-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Lily Room at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence Italy<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The Hall of the Lilies<\/strong> takes its name from the decorative lilies on the walls and ceiling, although they are not <strong>Florentine lilies<\/strong>. Instead, they represent the <strong>French Fleur de Lys<\/strong>, created as a sign of gratitude for the loyalty of the Guelfs to the Angevins. The French emblem is characterized by its gold and blue colors and the absence of the stamens present in the <strong>Florentine lily<\/strong>, which is red and silver. The lily has become the symbol of Florence because irises used to be abundant on the <strong>banks of the Arno<\/strong> and the hills.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_04f599-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_04f599-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_04f599-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_04f599-38 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_04f599-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_04f599-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_04f599-38 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_b506a6-e5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-item_count=\"3\" data-destination-type=\"venue\" data-destination-id=\"205450\" data-partner=\"accademiagallery.org\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this hall, <strong>Donatello<\/strong>&#8216;s original bronze statue &#8220;<strong>Judith and Holofernes<\/strong>&#8221; stands on a tall pedestal, while a copy is displayed in front of <strong>Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_4ed1a4-37\">HALL OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL MAPS<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_99c182-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_99c182-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_99c182-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_99c182-d0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_99c182-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_99c182-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_99c182-d0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_c05738-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_c05738-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_c05738-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_c05738-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_c05738-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_c05738-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_c05738-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_c05738-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_c05738-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_c05738-de\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_864dd9-f4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_864dd9-f4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/80.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/80.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/80-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/80-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Palazzo Vecchio &#8211; The Hall of Maps in Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A portal with two pillars of black marble marks the entrance to the Hall of <strong>Geographical Maps<\/strong>, commissioned by the <strong>Medici family<\/strong>. At their request, the side windows were covered to make room for large cabinets around the room, where they kept precious objects, tapestries, and <strong>collections of weapons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hall is named the <strong>Hall of Geographical Maps<\/strong> because of its magnificent decorated doors featuring <strong>53 maps<\/strong> depicting the known territories up to that time. The particular globe in the middle of the room, dating back to <strong>1564,<\/strong> was considered one of the largest of its time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking out the window, you can see the Terrace of <strong>Bianca Cappello<\/strong>&#8216;s study, the lover and later wife of <strong>Francesco I<\/strong>. She enjoyed secretly observing what was happening in the <strong>Salone dei Cinquecento<\/strong> through a grille embedded in the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_97b053-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_97b053-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_97b053-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_97b053-93 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_97b053-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_97b053-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_97b053-93 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_61781e-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_61781e-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_61781e-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_61781e-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_61781e-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_61781e-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_61781e-3d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_61781e-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_61781e-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_61781e-3d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3528_976eb4-1d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3528_976eb4-1d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/79.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Vecchio\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/79.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/79-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/79-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Palazzo Vecchio &#8211; The Hall of Maps in Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The last room to visit is the Old Chancellery, which served as the office of the chancellor, the assistant to the <strong>Florentine Gonfaloniere<\/strong>. One of these chancellors was <strong>Niccol\u00f2 Machiavelli<\/strong>, renowned as a philosopher, politician, and Florentine diplomat. A bust and a painting on display in the room commemorate him.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_170faa-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_170faa-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_170faa-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_170faa-ee{background-color:#dde3e6;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_170faa-ee > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_170faa-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_170faa-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3528_170faa-ee alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3528_42343d-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3528_42343d-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3528_42343d-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3528_42343d-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3528_42343d-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3528_42343d-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3528_42343d-1a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3528_42343d-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3528_42343d-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3528_42343d-1a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_0f5923-f5\">palazzo vecchio location<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3528_a4b396-be\"><strong>Address<\/strong>: Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3528_f00d70-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3528_f00d70-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3528_f00d70-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3528_f00d70-c4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3528_f00d70-c4 > 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