Palazzo Davanzati Review

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Palazzo Davanzati

  • Address: Piazza Davanzati 13, Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, 50123 | Map It
  • Phone: 055/2388610

Fodor's Review:

The prestigious Davanzati family owned this 14th-century palace in one of Florence's swankiest medieval neighborhoods. It reopened in May 2005 after a lengthy, 10-year restoration. The place is a delight, as you can wander through the surprisingly light-filled courtyard, and climb the steep stairs to the piano nobile, where the family did most of its living. The beautiful Sala dei Pappagalli (Parrot Room) is adorned with trompe l'oeil tapestries and gaily painted birds. Though some claim that these date from the 14th century, many art historians are much less sure.

  • Cost: Free
  • Open: Daily 8:15-1:50. Closed 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sun. of month; closed 2nd and 4th Mon. of month
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