Studiolo Francesco I de’ Medici
A small, secret room in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio, it served as Duke Francesco I de’ Medici's private study and museum, housing his collection of natural and artificial objects from 1574 to 1613.

📜 Small, hidden chamber in Palazzo Vecchio, Florence.
🔍 Private study and museum of Francesco I de’ Medici, built 1569-1570.

Why Go

🎨 Admire intricate Mannerist paintings and sculptures
🏛️ Explore a unique Renaissance cabinet of curiosities
🤫 Discover a secret refuge of a Duke of Florence
💡 Witness the alliance between Nature and Art in its design

Why Avoid

🚫 Original objects dispersed, not all are present
📏 Small, windowless room, can feel claustrophobic
🔄 Reconstruction not entirely accurate to original setup

Tips

📍 Located on the second floor of Palazzo Vecchio.

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