Palazzo Davanzati shows how a wealthy Florentine household lived between the medieval tower house and the Renaissance palace. Painted rooms, furniture, ceramics, lace and domestic details make it one of the centre’s most intimate museums. It is a valuable counterpoint to Florence’s large galleries and is easy to include in a walking route near the Arno.
How to experience it
A compact museum that rewards slow looking. Check the official Bargello Museums page because floors and visiting slots can vary.
Before you go
Do not try to see everything. Choose a small group of works or rooms, pause for the architecture and leave enough energy for the walk back into the city. Official sites remain the safest source for tickets, temporary closures, accessibility and bag rules.