The Vasari Corridor in Florence: A Hidden Masterpiece Between the Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti
In the heart of Florence’s historic center lies a discreet and fascinating elevated passage connecting two centers of Medici power: the Vasari Corridor.
Built in just five months in 1565 by Giorgio Vasari on the orders of Cosimo I de’ Medici, this extraordinary one-kilometer walkway is one of the most ingenious achievements of the Florentine Renaissance.
Originally conceived to allow the Grand Ducal family to move safely between Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti, today it stands as an attraction full of charm, mystery, and beauty.