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Palazzo VecchiovsMuseo di Palazzo Davanzati
Both Palazzo Vecchio and Museo di Palazzo Davanzati are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Palazzo Vecchio is preferred by most writers compared to Museo di Palazzo Davanzati. Palazzo Vecchio has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Palazzo Vecchio
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Piazza della Signoria, Florence
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"Florence's forbidding, fortresslike city hall was begun in 1299, presumably designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, and its massive bulk and towering campanile dominate Piazza della Signoria." Full review
"Florence's medieval-style city hall, Palazzo Vecchio overflows with acres of frescoes depicting the Medici family's leading figures and feats." Full review
"One of the highlights is the Room of the 500s, which features worryingly aggressive/erotic statues for a room that used to hold a political council. " Full review
"Palazzo Vecchio entrance." Full review
3 Stars
"Topped by a fine 94m-high bell tower, this huge building dominates its square." Full review
"This imposing building has served as Florence’s town hall since Medici times." Full review
"It's studded with works by the likes of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bronzino, but it's the ruling Medici family's private rooms, frescoed by Giorgio Vasari, that really spin back the centuries."
Florence Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
"Florence's fortresslike town hall was built from 1299 to 1302 on the designs of Arnolfo di Cambio, Gothic master builder of the city." Full review
"Palazzo Vecchio is an amazing example of Renaissance architecture. Statues by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Giorgio Vasari dot the exterior, and the interior is equally incredible."
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September 17, 2023
Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
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Via Porta Rossa 13, Florence
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"The prestigious Davanzati family owned this 14th-century palace in one of Florence's swankiest medieval neighborhoods." Full review
"One of the best-preserved 14th-century palaces... dedicated to domestic life in the medieval and Renaissance period." Full review
1 Star
"A narrow, three-storied building, embellished by a covered terrace supported by four small columns,." Full review
1 Star
"The 14C Palazzo Davanzati, a narrow, three-storied building, was purchased by historian Bernardo Davanzati in the 16C." Full review