Archivio di Stato di Firenze

The Archivio di Stato di Firenze is a state archive in Florence that holds more than 600 collections of public documents and records spanning many centuries. The materials are housed in a modern facility designed specifically to protect and preserve these fragile papers and parchments.

The archive was founded in the middle of the 1800s to secure and organize important Tuscan documents. It survived a major flood that damaged many other collections in Florence and was later moved to a new building where it now rests under better protection.

The archive holds documents that reveal how people lived and worked across Tuscany over the centuries, from government decisions to personal letters and business records. Walking through its collections, you can trace the daily lives of ordinary residents and powerful families alike.

The archive sits near Piazza Beccaria and provides study rooms where visitors can examine the collections. It is best to check beforehand which materials are available to view and how to arrange access, as this is a research facility with specific rules for handling the documents.

The entire archive was moved from the Uffizi Palace to a purpose-built new building between 1987 and 1988. This massive relocation was necessary to house the valuable documents under ideal temperature and humidity conditions for their long-term survival.

Location: Florence

Inception: February 20, 1852

Founders: Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany

Architects: Italo Gamberini, Rosario Vernuccio, Franco Bonaiuti, Loris Macci

Official opening: April 25, 1989

Address: viale della Giovine Italia, 6

Phone: +39055263201

Email: as-fi@beniculturali.it

Website: http://archiviodistato.firenze.it

GPS coordinates: 43.76833,11.26954

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04