Florence · Signoria and the river
Palazzo Vecchio
The town hall of Florence since the 14th century. The museum covers the Hall of the Five Hundred, decorated apartments and works by Donatello, Bronzino and Michelangelo. The tower is a separate ticket.
- 2 h
- €18
- Booking: not needed
- Signoria and the river
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The palace was built from 1299 as the seat of the Republic, became the Medici ducal residence and serves again as the town hall. The museum route climbs from the courtyard to the Hall of the Five Hundred, a huge room with Vasari's battle scenes on the walls, and goes on to the private apartments and the small studiolo of Francesco I. A separate ticket covers the tower and the battlements, with a view of the Duomo.
What to look for
- The Hall of the Five Hundred
- Michelangelo's Genius of Victory
- The studiolo of Francesco I
- The tower and the battlements (separate ticket)
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–2:00 pm | last entry 1:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
Open 09:00 to 19:00, but on Thursday it closes at 14:00. The ticket office closes one hour before the museum. The palace is also the city hall, so ceremonies can close rooms or the whole museum. The tower runs 09:00 to 17:00 (Thursday until 14:00), needs an advance ticket and closes in rain.
Source: Musei Civici Fiorentini (MUS.E), checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €18. The museum ticket is 18. The tower and the battlements are a separate ticket at 20, and the tower needs an advance ticket. Entry for ages 18 to 25 is cheaper, and under 18 is free.
Getting there
The palace stands on the square and the Galleria degli Uffizi bus stop is about a minute away, but most visitors arrive on foot from the Duomo in about seven minutes.
Tip
Thursday is the short day, so schedule it for another day of the week if you can.