Palazzo Vecchio without the crowds

Palazzo Vecchio is the most spectacular palace in Florence and a fascinating stage for the political and love passions for centuries. Historic seat of the Florentine government, its impressive halls explode with stories of political and love passions, ambitions of the Medici family and impressive works of art. Virtually every famous man of Florence passed before or within its walls: from Dante to Machiavelli, from Leonardo to Michelangelo, from the dominican monk Savonarola to Italy's ex-PM Renzi. Statues by Michelangelo and Donatello, paintings by Allori and Vasari, and the famous riddle fresco hiding the lost Leonardo da Vinci - there is no shortage of marvels. A special opening of the secret passages - April thru October - please BOOK ONE MONTH AHEAD.