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Palazzo Davanzati Review

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Palazzo Davanzati

  • Address: Piazza Davanzati 13, Piazza della Repubblica, Florence | 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'oiel 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 8:15-2. Closed 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun. of month; closed 2nd and 4th Mon. of month

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