Florence Walk and Galileo Museum

Florence Walk and Galileo Museum

This is the perfect tour to get to know Florence away from the crowds. Let's discover Florence and its history through the scientific collection of the Medici family. The Medici were the patrons of Galileo and played a relevant role in his trial. In spite of the heresy accusation, Galileo is the father of modern science.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Church of Santa Maria Novella, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 50123, Florence Italy

This is the dominican church, where Galileo was first accused of heresy.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

The Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore was erected in 1296. Its front was just ultimated in 1903 and one of the statues represents Galielo.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy

It's the political heart of Florence, where out Public Palace stands and where Michelangelo's David used to be until 1873.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, Piazza De' Giudici 1, 50122, Florence Italy

It's the science museum of Florence, where we will find out about Galileo's discoveries and the Medici collection of scientific tools. We will spend together about 1 hour inside the museum and we will see the highlights. You can stay longer at the end of the tour, since it closes at 6 pm.

Duration: 1 hour