A Guide to museums, churches and historic buildings in Florence

Dear guests of La Casina di Mezzo, Florence, cradle of the Renaissance, invites you on an exciting journey through art masterpieces, millennial history, and breathtaking landscapes. Every corner tells a story, every stone reveals a secret—get ready to be enchanted!

Museums

Uffizi Gallery
• “La Nascita di Venere” by Sandro Botticelli
• “Primavera” by Sandro Botticelli
• Other Renaissance masterpieces that complete one of the world's most celebrated art collections

Accademia Gallery
• David di Michelangelo, the quintessential symbol of Florentine art

National Bargello Museum
• David bronzeo di Donatello
• Bacco di Michelangelo
• Other sculptures representing the excellence of Renaissance sculpture

Palazzo Pitti – Palatine Gallery
• Ritratto di Eleonora di Toledo del Bronzino
• A rich collection with works by Raffaello, Tiziano and Rubens
Outdoor spaces:
• The Boboli Gardens, a magnificent historic park that completes the complex and offers panoramic views of the city

San Marco Museum
• The cycle of frescoes by Fra Beato Angelico, which powerfully testify to the spirituality and art of the Renaissance

Churches

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)
Famous work:
• Brunelleschi’s dome, a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering and architecture

Baptistery of San Giovanni
• The bronze doors, particularly the “Porta del Paradiso” by Lorenzo Ghiberti, a symbol of medieval art

Basilica of Santa Croce
• The tombs of illustrious figures such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli—true artistic and historical monuments

Basilica of San Lorenzo
• The Medici Chapels, designed by Michelangelo, which house sculptures and artworks of great value

Church of Santa Maria Novella
• The frescoes and decorations, including works by Masaccio and Ghirlandaio, significant expressions of Florentine Renaissance

Historic Palaces

Palazzo Vecchio
Famous works:
• The decorations and frescoes in the historic halls, such as the Sala dei Gigli
• The Hall of the Five Hundred (Salone dei Cinquecento), an imposing space that testifies to the glories of the Florentine Republic

Palazzo Pitti
Famous works:
• In addition to the Palatine Gallery, the complex includes the Boboli Gardens, representing a perfect blend of art, architecture, and nature

Medici Riccardi Palace
Famous works:
• The Magi Chapel, with its cycle of frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli, one of the most significant moments in Medici art

Strozzi Palace
Famous works:
• Although mainly hosting temporary exhibitions, the palace is often home to collections of internationally renowned artworks

Davanzati Palace
Famous works:
• It preserves period furnishings and objects that faithfully illustrate everyday life and Renaissance traditions

This guide invites you to lose yourself among Florence’s historic and artistic wonders, where every place stands as a testament to a glorious past and a present that continues to enchant. Enjoy your visit!