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Palazzo Galletti hosts exhibitions of fine contemporary art within its premises. Our guests have the possibility of admiring prestigious valuable paintings displayed directly in their own room. Moreover they have the possibility of meeting the artists and of purchasing the prestigious paintings. Art lovers, the owners of Palazzo Galletti think that artworks find their real essence in the house and not in museums or art galleries. A collection is enhanced within the relaxing atmosphere of Palazzo Galletti because objects as well as paintings are set in a private, peaceful space. |
Palazzo Galletti housed works made by the renowned Florentine sculptor Piero Gensini and the Uruguayan painter Miguel Fabruccini. You will find some masterpieces of art in our frescoed rooms Cerere, Saturno and Urano. Cerere features scenes of Roman-Greek battles, Satuno offers a stunning rural theme painting and Urano a magnificent ceiling made of angels designed on a yellow and blue setting. There is also a fragment of fresco dating back to 1300. |
Beauty facilities: possibility of bio-energetic massages and therapeutics treatments upon request. Concierge services: The owners of Palazzo Galletti will be glad to help you during your stay in Florence. They can reserve for you tickets for museums and exhibitions. They can organise also tours for wine tastings for groups and visits at Chianti cellars. Possibility of organising trips to Elba, Capraia and Giglio islands. |
| Property Facilities Summary: | Concierge Service | Excursions | Guided Tours | Massage | Private Parking | Spa | Ticket Reservation Service | Wine Tasting | Wine Tours | | | |
Palazzo Galletti is situated few metres far from the renowned La Pergola and Verdi theatres. In a radius of 400 metres there are many typical restaurants where tasting flavours and aromas of traditional Tuscan cuisine (our favourites are "Natalino", the "Cantina Barbagianni" and the "Caffé Italiano La Giostra"). All these restaurants can be reached in 5 minutes walking distance. In the surroundings of the B&B our guests find the Church of Santa Croce featuring frescoes made by famous artits like Giotto, Taddeo and Agnolo Gaddi, Bernardo Daddi e Andrea dell'Orcagna. Other places of interest situated close to Palazzo Galletti are Piazza SS. Annunziata with its stunning Ospedale degli Innocenti made by Brunelleschi, the Cappella dei Pazzi and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Piazza Duomo and the monuments of the centre can be reached in 5 minutes walking distance. Walking suggestions: Museo dell'Accademia and the famous David di Michelangelo (5 minutes walking distance), Palazzo Vecchio (10 minutes), Galleria degli Uffizi (10 minutes), S.Maria Novella (15 min) and the Cappelle Medicee. Do not forget a stroll along the renowned shopping streets of the city: Borgo La Croce, via dei Calzaioli, via del Corso, via Porta Rossa, via Tornabuoni await you! We suggest our guests to visit also the colourful and picturesque flea markets of S.Ambrogio, "delle Pulci" (antiques and modern objects), S.Lorenzo for those looking for leather items and the Central market for fish, meat and spices. |
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