The Palazzo Pitti was originally built from 1458 for the merchant Luca Pitti. However, because of his involvement in the Pazzi conspiracy and the attack against the Medici family, the building could not be completed at first. Only after the Medici acquired the Boboli hill did they continue to expand the palace. He served since the 16th century. as the residence of the Dukes of Florence.

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May 23, 2017

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The Giardino di Boboli is located just behind the Palazzo Pitti, and is the most famous park in Florence. Outside, just in front of the entrance of the Renaissance Palace …

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A Renaissance palace located in the Oltrarno district, in the center of Florence and former residence of the banker Luca Pitti, Palazzo Pitti was for decades the main residence of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. Today it houses important museums with works by artists such as Titian and Raphael.

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