In honor of the 500th anniversary of the death of Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino, who contributed so much to beautify the city of Florence during his residence in our city, we offer a tour to discover the most famous to least known masterpieces of the painter.
These are unique paintings compared to Raphael's traditional style, when the painter was still in Urbino. When he arrived in Florence in 1504 Raphael was just 18 years old and immediately sought contact between the two undisputed masters of the time: Michelangelo and Leonardo. Although reluctant to meet him, they gave in and met Raphael, who was many years younger than them. The style of Raphael in Florence intertwines the style of Leonardo da Vinci, so much so that one of the reasons that prompted Raphael to come to Florence was precisely to see the Mona Lisa live, a painting that Leonardo had made a few months before. We will pass in front of the Palace where Raphael saw Leonardo's painting and was impressed by it.
That’s why we will wander among some buildings built by Raffaello in Florence which are very different palaces from the Florentine Renaissance-style buildings.
Palazzo Pandolfini was designed by Raffaello, although later executed by Sangallo. Still a private property of the Pandolfini, it preserves a characteristic Renaissance structure and garden.
Palazzo Uguccioni, one of the most beautiful and original buildings in Florence, was also designed by Raphael and has the imprint of the typical Roman palace of the late Renaissance.
Available days: Every day except on Monday
Bookable Starting Time: From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Available Languages:
All, on reservation
Adult rate: The rate of the tour depends on the number of people. CALCULATE YOUR OWN RATE!
Child rate: From 6 years to 17 years with ID. Please insert number of people.
Meeting Point: In front of the main entrance of Pitti Palace
The rate includes: Tickets with skip-the-line