Palazzo Vecchio is a central Florence landmark with a long and storied history that dates back to 1299. The ruins of an ancient theater of the Roman colony of Florentia can be seen below from the ...

Eager to flush Cosimo out of Florence, he allowed the head of the Medici family to stay alive, gathering support whilst in exile. And Rinaldo's rash decision to besiege the Palazzo Vecchio when he ...

A city steeped in history, art and culture that's long captivated tourists and visitors was also once the capital of Italy.

The proposed changes have sparked unrest. In November, dozens of museum workers protested outside Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio. “Guarantees for the continuity of full employment, pay ...

Sitting on the opposite end of Ponte Vecchio from central Florence, the Palazzo Pitti houses a total of six museums and a chapel. The palace is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:15 a.m. to 6:30 p ...

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Eager to flush Cosimo out of Florence, he allowed the Capo of the Medici family to stay alive, gathering support whilst in exile. And Rinaldo's rash decision to besiege the Palazzo Vecchio when he ...