Palazzo Pitti & Palatine Gallery: Skip The Line

Visit the home of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany

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Experience this magnificent royal palace firsthand. By doing so, you'll be able to avoid the long line, especially during peak season when the wait can exceed an hour while standing in an open square exposed to the scorching Tuscan sun.
Explore the luxurious royal chambers, which once housed the Grand Dukes of Tuscany, Holy Roman Emperor Francis I, Napoleon, and King Victor Emmanuel II (although not all at the same time!).
This priority entrance ticket grants you admission to the opulent Palatine Gallery, which boasts an impressive collection of art, including renowned works by Raphael, Titian, and Rubens.

Summary

Being Florence's sole royal palace, Palazzo Pitti is an essential stop on the city's tourist itinerary. It is also the most extensive museum compound in "The City of Lilies", covering around 32,000 m2. This residence is suitable for absolute rulers, ranging from grand dukes to kings and emperors. The Palatine Gallery exhibits artworks by Raphael, Titian, Rubens, and other renowned artists. Avoid the queues and immerse yourself in the Renaissance!

Description

Being the exclusive royal palace in Florence, Palazzo Pitti is a top attraction along the city's tourist route. It stands as the most extensive museum compound in Florence; covering around 32,000 m2, it's a dwelling suitable for supreme leaders - starting from grand dukes to kings and emperors. Within the Palatine Gallery, you'll find masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Rubens, and many others. Avoid the queue and delve into the Renaissance!

Palazzo Pitti has undergone a significant transformation from its initial use as the home of the determined banker Luca Pitti. The magnificent architecture of this expansive Renaissance palace along the Arno River is embellished with luxurious details. Begin your exploration similar to a noble from Tuscany by bypassing the queues and entering with ease.

As soon as you step into the magnificent royal chambers of the palace, you will encounter a diverse collection of lavish mementos like furniture, artworks, and exquisite sculptures. Moreover, you will experience a remarkable feeling of closeness – adorned with splendid gilding and stucco, these are the living spaces where the inhabitants resided. Featuring elegant historic furniture including canopy beds (perhaps not as large as expected), you truly sense that you are in the midst of nobility.

The Palatine Gallery combines four hundred years of luxurious Tuscan lifestyle with masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art. The collection showcases exquisite paintings by Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Pietro da Cortona, and numerous other renowned artists. Departing from traditional methods, the Palatine Gallery does not follow a chronological or school-based organization. The display is arranged to mirror the preferences of the past inhabitants.Exploring Palazzo Pitti and Palatine Gallery will offer you a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the aristocratic families that held the power during the Renaissance period. For an enhanced experience, we recommend acquiring a velvet robe with fur trimming to wear as you glide through the opulent halls.