Discovering the Secrets of Forte Belvedere

This walking tour will take us to discover Forte Belvedere : it was built between Protected content Protected content the behest of Grand Duke Ferdinando I de’ Medici, based on designs by Bernardo Buontalenti, Don Giovanni de’ Medici, and Alessandro Pieroni, with the aim of strengthening the Oltrarno defensive line and serving as an outermost extension of the grand-ducal residence at the Pitti Palace. Protected content italian tour guide will talking about history and architecture, while also discovering special places—such as the gun emplacements and the impregnable treasury—and enjoying splendid panoramic views of the city and the surrounding landscape. Protected content walking tour will continue inside the building where we can view the exhibition “Drama: 4 Acts “ . Protected content level: very easy walking but very comfortable shoes are necessary. Protected content travel time approximately: approximatly 2 hours

Free for Residents in Florence (we have to show a document)
Non-residents in Florence are 16€

There are only 4 entrances available

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