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Once residence of the Medici family , of the Austrian Grand Dukes of Lorraine and of the Kings of Italy, the Pitti Palace is the archetype of the European royal palaces. Lavishly decorated and fully furnished, it remains one of the most extraordinary residences in the world. The visit includes the Palatine Gallery, with masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Rubens and others, and the Royal Apartments. The Pitti Palace is located in the picturesque Oltrarno district. A short pleasant walk will unveil its atmosphere of centuries-ago Florence and the local neighbourhood feeling of Piazza Santo Spirito with its lovely outdoor cafés.
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