Vasari Corridor
Corridoio Vasariano · 피렌체
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Vasari Corridor, a one-kilometer-long architectural marvel that snakes through the heart of Florence, three stories above the ground. Built in 1565 by the architect Giorgio Vasari at the request of Duke Cosimo I…
Listen in the app2The Start — Palazzo Vecchio to the Uffizi
Our journey begins at the Palazzo Vecchio, the 'Old Palace,' which served as the fortress-like center of Florentine government. The corridor starts on the top floor of this massive medieval structure, crossing the street via a…
Listen in the app3Crossing the Arno — The Ponte Vecchio and the Meat Market
Perhaps the most iconic section of the Vasari Corridor is where it clambers over the buildings of the Ponte Vecchio, the 'Old Bridge.' As the corridor reaches the river, it takes a sharp left, running right over the top of the…
Listen in the app4The Detour — Around the Mannelli Tower
As the corridor leaves the Ponte Vecchio on the south side of the river, it encounters a significant obstacle: the Mannelli Tower. This medieval tower belonged to one of Florence’s oldest and most influential noble families. …
Listen in the app5Through the Church — The Balcony of Santa Felicita
One of the most extraordinary moments of the Vasari Corridor occurs when it literally barges through the church of Santa Felicita. As the passage continues toward the Pitti Palace, it passes over the portico of the church and…
Listen in the app6The Hidden Path — Between the Houses of the Oltrarno
After leaving the church of Santa Felicita, the corridor becomes more hidden, passing between and even through the upper stories of private houses in the Oltrarno district. For about 100 meters, it is largely invisible to the…
Listen in the app7The Arrival — The Boboli Gardens and the Buontalenti Grotto
The journey of the Vasari Corridor ends as it emerges into the lush, sprawling expanse of the Boboli Gardens, the private backyard of the Pitti Palace. The exit is located near the spectacular Buontalenti Grotto, a Mannerist…
Listen in the app8Closing
The Vasari Corridor is more than just a passage; it is a ghost in the machine of Florence, a silent witness to the rise and fall of dynasties. It transformed the urban landscape, forcing markets to move, towers to be bypassed,…
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What is Vasari Corridor?
Vasari Corridor is a place in 피렌체 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 피렌체 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7690, 11.2564 |
| Last updated |
