The Corridoio Vasariano, or Vasari Corridor, was built as a secret pathway connecting Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti via the Uffizi Galleries and the Ponte Vecchio. It’s now open to the public for ...

For those who appreciate both scenic vistas and historic sites, Italy’s hill towns are captivating destinations. Their ...

For centuries it was the private rat-run of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany — not even members of their staff could walk through it. The corridor connects Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti ...

For travel tips, recipes and more insight on Italian culture, sign up for CNN’s Unlocking Italy newsletter ... or “uffici”) and Palazzo Pitti, where the family lived. The walkway allowed ...

Florence, Italy (CNN ... sites: the Palazzo Vecchio (the city’s political center), the Uffizi Galleries (once the rulers’ offices, or “uffici”) and Palazzo Pitti, where the family ...

Pair a stop here with a visit to Palazzo Pitti, which is located less than a five-minute walk from the square. Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery ...

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