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 ...

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 ...

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 ...