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Palazzo Davanzati - how the well-to-do lived in the Middle Ages

Palazzo Davanzati - how the well-to-do lived in the Middle Ages

November 15, 2018 - Florence and surroundings, Museums, Historical landmarks
Middle Ages
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​For the best look at how a well-to-do family lived in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, stop at this ancient Florentine tower house.

Initially a 14th cent. medieval tower house owned by members of the wool guild, the ground floor loggia was originally open with a ground floor shop  and battlements 

The Renaissance brought new merchant owners who created an upper loggia, audience halls, frescoed bedrooms and the rare indoor WC.  

Furniture and household items range from the 14th to 19th centuries.

  • When: Monday-Sunday 8:15 a.m. – 1:50 p.m., closed 2nd& 4th Sundays of month
  • Where: Via Porta Rossa, 13 – Florence, Tel: 055 2388610
  • Cost: €2/person or €1 reduced

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