About Palazzo Vecchio

The Palazzo Vecchio is a beautiful palace in the city of Florence. It is known to be built in the 12th Century. Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo are some of the great artists who have played an important role in its construction. Now, it serves as a city town hall and as a museum in the city of Florence.

Must See

  • Verrocchio's fountain sculpture of a dolphin and putti.
  • Salone dei Cinquecento beautified by Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo.

How to reach

Take bus number 23 from Piazza Beccaria and get down at the Corso Dei Tintori station. It is at walking distance from there.

Take a taxi from the city center and drive through the SS67 route.

Tips

  • Taking a guide is advisable as it makes the journey more interesting.
  • Don't Forget to carry your cameras to capture the mesmerizing views
  • Wear comfortable footwear.
  • You can choose from a Regular tour to a secret passage tour.
  • A secret passage tour lets you see a few things extra that a normal tour doesn't show
  • The tour lasts around 1.5 hours
  • Climbing to the top of the tower might be challenging.
  • The museum is worth spending some time.
  • The place gives an insight into the  Medici family and the Italian Renaissance.
  • The place has a self-service, touch-screen, automated ticket dispenser in case of big queues.
  •  Uffizi the art gallery might take 3 to 4 hours if you are an art lover which if you are an art lover. 

Visit Time

October, November, December, January, February, March entry timings are: 

Sunday: 09:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Monday: 09:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 09:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 09:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Thursday: 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m.

Friday: 09:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Saturday: 09:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

April, May, June, July, August, September entry timings are:

Sunday: 9:00 am to 11:00 p.m

Monday: 09:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m

Tuesday: 09:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m

Wednesday: 09:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m

Thursday: 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m

Friday: 09:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m

Saturday: 09:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m

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Waiting Time

5 to 10 minutes in the queue.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Entry fee: 23,50 Euro.

 

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Time you can spend

3 to 4 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 4.33°C

 

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