Sights · Our pick in Tuscany
Palazzo Vecchio
The town hall on the Signoria
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About Palazzo Vecchio
The Palazzo Vecchio on the Piazza della Signoria is still the city hall; its museum includes the Salone dei Cinquecento and the apartments of the Medici. Tours are run with MUS.E.
Why it's on our list
- Salone dei Cinquecento
- Tower climb
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Palazzo Vecchio before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Palazzo Vecchio, as the crow flies.
- Portrait Firenze200 m3 min walk
- Hotel Davanzati200 m3 min walk
- Palazzo Portinari Salviati300 m4 min walk
- Hotel Savoy300 m4 min walk
- Palazzo Vecchietti300 m4 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Palazzo Vecchio are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram & rail stations
- Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria NovellaFirenze Tramvia T1Firenze Tramvia T2950 m12 min walk
- San Marco UniversitàFirenze Tramvia T2950 m12 min walk
- Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria NovellaFirenze Tramvia T1Firenze Tramvia T21.0 km13 min walk
Key sights
- Uffizi Galleries100 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Florence Cathedral450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Galleria dell’Accademia900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min