The Royal Apartments of Palazzo Pitti in Florence reopened to the public on January 21, 2025, offering visitors the chance to explore a historically significant space that served as the residence of Italy’s most illustrious dynasties for centuries. Below is a detailed guide to each accessible room, highlighting their historical and artistic significance.
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Guided Tours and Practical Information
The Royal Apartments are open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry).
Guided tours are available hourly in groups of up to 20 people, led by Italian-speaking guides. No reservations are required; visitors can sign up on-site at the Sala di Bona, the starting point of the tour.
Admission to the Royal Apartments is included in the Palazzo Pitti ticket, allowing visitors to explore other parts of the palace as well.
Here are the official ticket prices for the Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, and the combined ticket:
Category | Price | Tickets |
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Palazzo Pitti – Adults / Full price | Euro 16.00 | buy here |
Palazzo Pitti – 0-17 years (free) | Euro 0.00 | buy here |
Palazzo Pitti – EU citizens aged 18-25 | Euro 2.00 | buy here |
Boboli Gardens – Adults / Full price | Euro 10.00 | buy here |
Boboli Gardens – 0-17 years (free) | Euro 0.00 | buy here |
Boboli Gardens – EU citizens aged 18-25 | Euro 2.00 | buy here |
Palazzo Pitti + Boboli Gardens (Combined ticket) | Euro 22.00 |
Tickets purchased online in advance incur a €3 booking fee but allow you to skip potential lines.
For added convenience, you can reserve a priority ticket for Palazzo Pitti through Get Your Guide, which includes flexible cancellation.
The Royal Apartments of Palazzo Pitti
Located on the first floor of Palazzo Pitti, the Royal Apartments once housed notable figures such as Grand Prince Ferdinando de’ Medici and King Vittorio Emanuele III. Following meticulous restoration work, the apartments now shine with their former splendor.
During the restoration, original parquet floors were revealed, and frescoes, stuccoes, furnishings, and decorative objects were carefully cleaned and restored, respecting the historical and artistic integrity of each room. Visitors can now immerse themselves in the diverse decorative styles spanning centuries.
Sala Verde
Formerly the guard room of Grand Prince Ferdinando de’ Medici (1663–1713), this room features Luca Giordano’s ceiling fresco Allegory of Peace between Florence and Fiesole (1682). The green silk wall coverings, added by the Lorena family in the 18th century, give the room its name.
Sala del Trono

This Throne Room, transformed by the Savoia family during Florence’s brief period as Italy’s capital (1865–1870), features red silk tapestries and an opulent 19th-century chandelier.
Salotto Celeste

Originally the Music Room under the Medici, this space was converted by the Lorena family into a dining room in the 18th century. Blue silk decorations and a 1697 wooden chandelier add to its elegance.
Cappella

The chapel preserves Medici-era elements, including stuccoes and frescoes linked to Grand Prince Ferdinando. Additions by the Lorena family include 19th-century tapestries and a chandelier, ensuring the space remains both spiritual and visually striking.
Sala dei ‘Pappagalli’

Named after the decorative parrots on the French tapestries added by the Lorena, this antechamber to the Grand Prince’s bedroom retains much of its original 17th-century furnishings and artwork.
Salotto della Regina

Once the private bedroom of Grand Prince Ferdinando, this room later served as the entrance to the Grand Duchess’s apartment. Its yellow silk tapestries and late 19th-century furnishings reflect Queen Margherita of Savoia’s (1851–1926) refined taste.
Camera della Regina

Queen Margherita’s bedroom during the Savoia period features blue brocatelle silk with a yellow background, installed in 1844, creating a serene and intimate ambiance.
Gabinetto Ovale

Built for Maria Theresa of Austria, this oval-shaped room showcases 18th-century Rococo elegance, with golden stuccoes and white silk panels.
Gabinetto Rotondo

This neoclassical room, linked to the Gabinetto Ovale, was designed for private conversations and feminine pastimes. Its detailed stuccoes and mural paintings reflect Maria Theresa of Austria’s era, later updated by the Savoia.
Camera del Re

Originally a passage to the Grand Consort’s apartment, this room became King Umberto I’s bedroom during the Savoia period. The Empire-style furnishings and yellow French silk tapestries highlight its regal ambiance.
Studio del Re

Once part of Grand Prince Ferdinando’s private quarters, this space was later used as King Umberto I’s office. A standout feature is an 18th-century French desk from the Duchess of Parma’s collection.
Salotto Rosso

Decorated with red French damask during Elisa Baciocchi’s rule (Napoleon’s sister), this room served as an audience chamber during the Savoia era. Its décor features symbolic stars and Savoia crosses.
Anticamera del Re

This antechamber, leading to the King’s private quarters, boasts Florentine wall coverings and gilded stuccoes from the late 18th century, creating a majestic entrance.
Why Visit the Royal Apartments?
Each of the 14 rooms offers a unique glimpse into history, showcasing the opulence of the Medici, Lorena, and Savoia dynasties. Visiting the Royal Apartments provides an unparalleled opportunity to witness centuries of art, culture, and history within a single setting, making Palazzo Pitti a must-visit destination in Florence.
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