Corridoio Vasariano
Buildings & Monuments, Galleries
Downtown
Architecture, History, Art, Engineering
Admission EUR 28.50; Reservations EUR 3
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Notes: Restrooms are available in the Palazzo Vechio, but nowhere along the length of the Corridoio.
Corridoio Vasariano
Vasarian Corridor
The Princely Walkway
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Piazzale degli Uffizi Florence, Tuscany 50122 |
info: +39 55 2654321; resevations: +39 55 294883 Fax: +39 55 2388694 (Uffuzi gallery) |
Description
When Cosimo de Medici, Grand Duke of Florence, moved his residence from Palazzo della Signoria to Palazzo Pitti across the river, he needed to address the issue of his daily commute from home (Palazzo Pitti) to work (Palazzo della Signoria which at that point was known as the Palazzo Vecchio, or "The Old Palace"). The one-mile walk to Palazzo della Signoria was long and potentially dangerous for Cosimo, who was more than once the subject of assassination attempts. Cosimo asked his architect, Giorgio Vasari, to build an elevated skyway that went from Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo della Signoria, well above street level, so that he could go back and forth without being seen. In record time, Vasari built what came to be known as the Vasarian Corridor. Today, the Corridor is part of the Uffizi Gallery and it contains a collection of portraits from the Renaissance to the present time.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Times vary, call ahead and make reservations.Notes: Times vary and are not always reliable; call ahead to see if the Corridoio is open.
Visit Time: 2hr-3hr
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Notes: This landmark can be visited only by appointment and by joining a large group. Also, the Corridoio Vasariano is open only a few days a year and every year its opening dates are subject to change.
Price: $30-$40
Price Notes: Admission EUR 28.50; Reservations EUR 3
Discounts Available: Citizens of the European Union aged 18-25 can get in for EUR 11.30 with ID.
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Adult
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Taxi
Walking
Parking Availability: No
Notes: Nearest parking is in the lot at Saint Maria Novel; the Palazzo Vechio area is a pedestrian-only area.
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