The House of Medici came to prominence in Italy in the fifteenth century as a result of the wealth they had built up through banking. With the rise of Cosimo de' Medici, they became Florence's ...

The Corridor connects Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti and was created by Giorgio Vasari for Cosimo I de' Medici, a true walk above the city and the Arno River. Reservations open during the week ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're visiting the Pitti Palace because of an interest in Medici history, consider booking a private entry into the Vasari Corridor – a hidden passageway Medici ...