Palazzo Davanzati

Why go

Palazzo Davanzati shifts attention from churches and rulers to the life of an affluent Florentine household. The building combines earlier tower houses behind one facade, while its courtyard, great hall, bedrooms and decorated chambers show how commerce, comfort and defense shared the same home.

What to look for

• The Sala dei Pappagalli has painted walls designed to resemble patterned textile hangings.
• Openings above the entrance once allowed residents to watch or defend the street-level atrium.
• The central courtyard connects rooms through galleries of arches, vaults and carved capitals.

Useful to know

• Follow the rooms floor by floor; the building's vertical organization is central to the visit.
• Look for domestic systems such as storage, fireplaces and indoor plumbing, not only displayed artworks.
• Check the official timetable before visiting.

Your next visit

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