Florence

Vasari Corridor

Vasari Corridor

An elevated passageway in Florence offers stunning city and river views, unique architecture, and houses an impressive art collection.
The Vasari Corridor is an elevated enclosed passageway in Florence, Italy, connecting the Palazzo Vecchio with the Palazzo Pitti, crossing the Arno River via the Ponte Vecchio. Commissioned by Duke Cosimo I de' Medici in 1565 and designed by Giorgio Vasari, the corridor was built to allow the Medici family to move freely and safely between their residences. It is renowned for its unique architectural design and houses an impressive collection of self-portraits and artworks. The corridor offers stunning views of the city and the river, making it a significant cultural and historical landmark in Florence.