The Palazzina Reale di Santa Maria Novella invites travelers to step back in time and explore a captivating slice of Florentine history. This magnificent palace, once home to the Medici family, now stands as a testament to their grandeur and artistic patronage. Visitors can wander through lavishly decorated rooms, admire exquisite Renaissance artworks, and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of this bygone era.
Category: Museums
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Loggia del Bigallo
Nestled in the heart of Florence, the Loggia del Bigallo offers a captivating glimpse into the city’s rich history and architectural splendor. This remarkable structure, adorned with intricate details and stunning sculptures, served as a gathering place for Florentine society centuries ago. Visitors today can marvel at its grandeur while exploring its fascinating past.
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Cluny Museum – National Museum of the Middle Ages
Turreted Gothic mansion housing vast collection of medieval arts, crafts & tapestries.
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Musée des Arts et Métiers
Converted church with scientific & industrial artworks & artifacts, including Foucault’s pendulum.
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National Museum of Natural History
Centuries-old institution housing rare plant & animal life, dinosaur skeletons & tropical hothouses.
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City of Architecture and Heritage
Museum with exhibitions & a program of events relating to French architecture & national monuments.
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Musée Nissim de Camondo
Elegant Belle Epoque mansion housing a museum with 18th-century French furniture & decorative arts.
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Guimet Museum
Huge Asian art collections, with Afghan Buddhas & Tibetan pieces, housed in a 19th-century building.
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Foam
Eclectic photography exhibition program in museum in 18th-century, canalside house with airy atrium.
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Wereldmuseum
Art objects, photos, music & film from non-Western cultures, including regular kids’ exhibitions.