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The Galleria Palatina at Palazzo Pitti: a journey through Renaissance and Baroque painting
The Galleria Palatina is one of the museums housed in Palazzo Pitti, the former grand ducal residence in the heart of Florence. Located on the piano nobile of the building, alongside the Royal and Imperial Apartments, it preserves today a collection of paintings that is unique in the world—an outstanding example in the Italian panorama for its layout, which has remained virtually unchanged since the 18th century.
Masterpieces by Raffaello, Tiziano, Bronzino, Rubens, and Caravaggio (to name but a few) line the walls of its magnificent rooms, adorned with stuccoes, gilding, and frescoes: a testament to the refined taste of Medici collecting and the subsequent Lorraine administration.
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Salvatore Ferragamo and his Museum: the flair and genius of a footwear artist
If we wear wedges today, if our heels are comfortable, precious or simply colourful, we owe it to Salvatore Ferragamo. Born into humble beginnings, he conquered American celebrities and the global public with the bold originality of his footwear—an expression of rare and brilliant creativity. The Museo Salvatore Ferragamo is dedicated to the man and his creations, one of the most important and iconic figures in Made in Italy fashion.
Galleria Colonna: a priceless collection within the walls of a historic Palazzo
A dynasty that has spanned eight centuries, a palazzo radiating all the grandeur of the Baroque, and an extraordinarily rich art collection: these are the elements of a true yet incredible story, one that spans the centuries and reaches us today. The address is Piazza SS. Apostoli 66 in Rome, home to Palazzo Colonna since the 14th century, named after the family who still reside there. This sumptuous residence houses one of the city’s most important art galleries.
From Giorgione to Veronese: the explosion of colour in 16th-century Venetian painting
Unique and exceptional, Venice is not only a must-see destination for anyone visiting Italy, but also an essential stop for art lovers. It was here that, in the sixteenth century, a new style of painting took shape—one that could rival the Tuscan-Roman school and establish itself firmly in the cultural landscape of the time. Let’s explore the key features and protagonists of the so-called Venetian Renaissance.
The Corridoio Vasariano: a striking elevated passage through history and the cityscape of Florence
Unprecedented, accessible and spectacular, the Corridoio Vasariano reopened to the public in late 2024 after an eight-year restoration that now allows visitors to walk the entire length of this historic passageway: 750 covered metres linking the former Medici residence of Palazzo Pitti with the seat of government, Palazzo Vecchio.
The brainchild of Giorgio Vasari, the “passetto fiorentino”—as it was known at the time of its construction—offers visitors a truly unique experience. Here’s what to expect.
Raffaello’s Madonna della Seggiola, a masterpiece of rare familial intimacy housed in Palazzo Pitti
Displayed in the Sala di Saturno at Palazzo Pitti is one of Raffaello Sanzio’s most celebrated works: the Madonna col Bambino e san Giovannino, commonly known as Madonna della Seggiola. Set in an ornate seventeenth-century frame, the painting captivates for its deeply intimate tone – almost like a window into a tender moment of family life.
Still considered one of the Urbino master’s finest creations, little is known about its origins.
The Galleria Palatina at Palazzo Pitti: a journey through Renaissance and Baroque painting
The Galleria Palatina is one of the museums housed in Palazzo Pitti, the former grand ducal residence in the heart of Florence. Located on the piano nobile of the building, alongside the Royal and Imperial Apartments, it preserves today a collection of paintings that is unique in the world—an outstanding example in the Italian panorama for its layout, which has remained virtually unchanged since the 18th century.
Masterpieces by Raffaello, Tiziano, Bronzino, Rubens, and Caravaggio (to name but a few) line the walls of its magnificent rooms, adorned with stuccoes, gilding, and frescoes: a testament to the refined taste of Medici collecting and the subsequent Lorraine administration.
Salvatore Ferragamo and his Museum: the flair and genius of a footwear artist
If we wear wedges today, if our heels are comfortable, precious or simply colourful, we owe it to Salvatore Ferragamo. Born into humble beginnings, he conquered American celebrities and the global public with the bold originality of his footwear—an expression of rare and brilliant creativity. The Museo Salvatore Ferragamo is dedicated to the man and his creations, one of the most important and iconic figures in Made in Italy fashion.
Galleria Colonna: a priceless collection within the walls of a historic Palazzo
A dynasty that has spanned eight centuries, a palazzo radiating all the grandeur of the Baroque, and an extraordinarily rich art collection: these are the elements of a true yet incredible story, one that spans the centuries and reaches us today. The address is Piazza SS. Apostoli 66 in Rome, home to Palazzo Colonna since the 14th century, named after the family who still reside there. This sumptuous residence houses one of the city’s most important art galleries.
From Giorgione to Veronese: the explosion of colour in 16th-century Venetian painting
Unique and exceptional, Venice is not only a must-see destination for anyone visiting Italy, but also an essential stop for art lovers. It was here that, in the sixteenth century, a new style of painting took shape—one that could rival the Tuscan-Roman school and establish itself firmly in the cultural landscape of the time. Let’s explore the key features and protagonists of the so-called Venetian Renaissance.
The Corridoio Vasariano: a striking elevated passage through history and the cityscape of Florence
Unprecedented, accessible and spectacular, the Corridoio Vasariano reopened to the public in late 2024 after an eight-year restoration that now allows visitors to walk the entire length of this historic passageway: 750 covered metres linking the former Medici residence of Palazzo Pitti with the seat of government, Palazzo Vecchio.
The brainchild of Giorgio Vasari, the “passetto fiorentino”—as it was known at the time of its construction—offers visitors a truly unique experience. Here’s what to expect.
Raffaello’s Madonna della Seggiola, a masterpiece of rare familial intimacy housed in Palazzo Pitti
Displayed in the Sala di Saturno at Palazzo Pitti is one of Raffaello Sanzio’s most celebrated works: the Madonna col Bambino e san Giovannino, commonly known as Madonna della Seggiola. Set in an ornate seventeenth-century frame, the painting captivates for its deeply intimate tone – almost like a window into a tender moment of family life.
Still considered one of the Urbino master’s finest creations, little is known about its origins.
