Corridoio Vasariano Attractions & Landmark

Path Along the River

Piazzale degli Uffizi
Florence,
50122
Italy
Phone No. +39 055 238 8651
Fax No. +39 055 238 8694
Visit Websitehttp://www.polomuseale.firenze..
E mailinfo@polomuseale.firenze.it
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Overview

When Cosimo de'Medici, Grand Duke of Florence, addressed his commute to work in Palazzo della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio) from his home one mile away in the Palazzo Pitti, he worried about the dangerous, dark trek he had to endure. Because the Medici already had assassination attempts, his architect, Giorgio Vasari, designed the elevated sky way so he could travel back and forth without being seen. The corridor became known as the Vasari Corridor and is now a gallery of self-portraits from Renaissance era to present day. Access is only available for groups of 15 or more and booking is a must.