Via Maggio

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Via Maggio

  • July 10, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
Via Maggio

Via Maggio is the principal street of Olrtarno (it actually means the Main St). It was open after Ponte Santa Trinita was built (1253) and became fashionable street after grand-dukes moved to Palazzo Pitti (16th century). Palazzo Riscardi at No.7 is the largest palace (15C). It has fine courtyard. On the right is Palazzo Bianca Cappello at No.26, built by Francesco I for the Venetian girl. She was first his mistress and afterwards his wife. Continuing a stroll east on Via Mazzetta, one arrives shortly at Piazza San Felice, just off a corner of the vast Pitti Palace. Between 3pm and 5pm, a visit can be made to the apartment of poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, Florence’s one of the most famous exiles (or two?). Ring the bell at Casa Guidi (8, Piazza San Felice), and once inside, enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the couple’s home, furnished with the mid-1800s furniture.

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